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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

Green Building Law Update

Maryland’s Renewable Portfolio Standard was enacted in 2004 to facilitate a transition to renewable sources of energy. Water and Sewer Services. Between October 1, 2018, and January 31, 2019, there were 342 reports of incidents of sewer overflows or treatment bypasses (an average of 21 per week). Clean Energy Jobs.

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U.S. Construction – Improving Efficiency & Competitiveness

Building Information Management

It’s time that more Owners educated themselves on best value collaborative construction delivery methods and are held accountable as stewards of the built environment. Studies document 25 to 50 percent waste in coordinating construction labor and in managing, moving, and installing materials (Tulacz and Armistead, 2007); losses of $15.6

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Why Contractors Should Consider Hiring Us Over A Bookkeeper

Contractor Bookkeeping

No having to find out what a construction accountant is or what skills they need to do the work. No additional utility costs for heat, ventilation, air conditioning, lights, water, sewer and garbage. Construction Bookkeeping And Accounting System Diagram And Table. Accounting. Skill Level. Payroll Cost. Business Planning.

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Automotive Industry Focus: Hitting On All Cylinders

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

These larger vehicles account for more than half of U.S. The Titan has been in production since 2004 and is assembled exclusively at the Canton facility. With gas selling for less than $2 a gallon nationwide, automakers project a continuation of the robust demand for higher-margin pickup trucks and sport-utility vehicles.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

MasterFormat 2004 (and subsequent updates) is now composed of up to 8 digits (though many have expanded to 12+ digits) and 50 divisions at Level 1, “Sections” within each division, as well as four standard levels, and a user-defined fifth level. 2004+ Edition. 22 13 13 Facility Sanitary Sewers. 27 34 00 Call Accounting.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

MasterFormat 2004 (and subsequent updates) is now composed of up to 8 digits (though many have expanded to 12+ digits) and 50 divisions at Level 1, “Sections” within each division, as well as four standard levels, and a user-defined fifth level. 2004+ Edition. 22 13 13 Facility Sanitary Sewers. 27 34 00 Call Accounting.