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Technology Trends In Construction Improving Job Site Safety

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VR can also be useful in educating architects and engineers, of whom many have never worked or spent a lot of time on construction sites during their academic training. Lever & Associates, PLLC in 2014 and is the firm’s top legal strategist. Author Bio: David B. Lever, founded the law firm, David B.

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RELi Could be Standard Practice in Nearly Every Real Estate Transaction

Green Building Law Update

RELi was first developed over 5 years ago by the Institute for Market Transformation to Sustainability and adopted by MTS in 2014, following the ANSI accredited American National Standards procedure. Use Legally Logged Wood from Ecologically Managed Forests , recognizes “FSC Certified Wood” only, (. not RELi’s 500 year storm).

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Mental Health In Construction: The Ugly Truth

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People in occupations that don’t require any education after high school are at a higher risk of suicide. Paul Hodgkinson, chief executive and chairman of contractor Simons Group, said in a 2014 interview for Building.co.uk , “There are issues with the pace things are happening. Get educated! How do the signs go unnoticed?

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RELi Could be Standard Practice in Nearly Every Real Estate Transaction

Green Building Law Update

RELi was first developed over 5 years ago by the Institute for Market Transformation to Sustainability and adopted by MTS in 2014, following the ANSI accredited American National Standards procedure. Use Legally Logged Wood from Ecologically Managed Forests , recognizes “FSC Certified Wood” only, (. not RELi’s 500 year storm).

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FEATURE STORY: 2014 Economic Development Awards

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From the March/April 2014 issue. The focus of our 2014 Economic Development Awards is Achievement. Without further ado, here are the winners of our 2014 Economic Development Awards. This quickly expanding success story has earned the Georgia Department of Economic Development our 2014 Achievement in Cluster Development Award.

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A “Living Building” Reflects Indigenous Values in New Zealand

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New Zealand law now recognizes the local terrain as a living entity, with legal rights of personhood. On a small island off New Zealand’s mainland is a building known as Te Kura Whare, which is designated as a “living building.” hoe, in collaboration with New Zealand architect Ivan Mercep followed the Living Building framework.

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New Industry Survey Says to Get Ready for Work Force Shortages.

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Earn Continuing Education Credits. Description: More than 70% of general contractors expect workforce shortages in design and construction by 2014. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery. Ethics & Corruption. Economic Stimulus. Associations. Washington Observer. Economic Stimulus. Product Snapshot.