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Nature as the city: Why it’s time for a new framework to guide development

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At a systems level, green infrastructure—in the form of public parks, wetlands and grasslands, urban forests, green roofs and siding, and rainwater gardens—is our most affordable and most effective technology in protecting cities from the impacts of climate change. One where nature is the city, and the city is treated as a natural system.

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Capturing a Treasure Trove of Data Insights With Digital Twin

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In his 20 years there, he has been a part of some of the largest infrastructure projects around the globe, including mining, hydropower and water and wastewater treatment, conveyance and storage, frequently working with teams in North and South America, the UK, India and Asia. Senior Director & General Manager. .

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Cannabis Retail Construction: How to Navigate the Green Rush

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As an example, Englewood was just asked to take over a dispensary build-out project in Ohio because the original contractor fell behind, leaving the operator in danger of losing its license. These facilities are designed to ensure a secure environment for everything from receiving deliveries to storing, displaying and selling the product.

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Legalized Marijuana: Opportunities and Impact for Commercial Real Estate and Construction

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As an example, Englewood was just asked to take over a dispensary build-out project in Ohio because the original contractor fell behind, leaving the operator in danger of losing its license. These facilities are designed to ensure a secure environment for everything from receiving deliveries to storing, displaying and selling the product.

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Columbus, OH Wins $50M Smart City Challenge

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This funding is a game changer for the City of Columbus and central Ohio,” said U.S. This investment will not only link neighborhoods and improve mobility for residents, it will also encourage additional growth and provide an environment for new and existing technology companies to locate in Columbus. Sherrod Brown (D-OH).

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If Green Building is Going to Save the Planet it Will Have to Include Green Roads

Green Building Law Update

The amount of impervious roads is equivalent to the size of the state of Ohio. But when society thinks about green building, those thoughts are almost universally of buildings (be it offices or schools or homes) and not of infrastructure like roads and bridges. Additionally, road building consumes a lot of energy. and internationally.

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Lean methodology is ignored by the construction sector

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Is Build-Own-Operate-Transfer a Solution to Local Governments Infrastructure Funding Problems? University of Cincinnati, Ohio. South East Centre for the Built Environment. London,UK: South East Centre for the Built Environment Limited. An assessment of clients’ performance in having efficient building process in Uganda.