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Sustainability guidelines for ready mix plant certification

GCP Applied Technologies

Sustainability guidelines for ready mix plant certification. Fri, 11/02/2018 - 19:24. November 02, 2018. The webpage also provides downloads—helpful worksheets and a "Guidelines" PDF 1 —for plants to make strides toward sustainability. michael.delros…. GCP Applied Technologies. The benefits seem obvious enough.

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Action Needed to Increase the Reliability of Construction Cost Estimates

Job Order Contracting

While this report targets defense infrastructure, the issue is far worse at the GSA and other non-DOD government agencies where there is a basic lack of understanding and implementation of organization-wide, best value, LEAN Facilities Management, and LEAN Construction Delivery Methods. Publicly Released: Mar 27, 2018.

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Acquisitive RSK looks to raise £500m through stake sale

Construction Enquirer

2018: revenue doubles to £147m; pre-tax loss £9.3m “We have witnessed the global realisation that urgent action is required if we are to achieve a sustainable future. “As governments and businesses across all sectors invest heavily in achieving a more sustainable future, the opportunities for RSK increase at pace. .

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With Over $3.6 Trillion in Value You Should Pay Attention to GRESB

Green Building Law Update

For the uninitiated GRESB assesses the sustainability performance of real estate and infrastructure portfolios worldwide. GRESB’s stated “mission is to enhance and protect shareholder value by assessing and empowering sustainability practices in the real asset sector.”.

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Prep for Future Demand Through Pre-Wiring for Electric Vehicle Charging

Pro Builder

As of 2018, the median length of time owners stay in their homes in the United States is 13 years, which suggests many current builds may be up for resale by 2030. Current and pending financial incentives for both vehicles and the associated infrastructure may increase interest in a home that can accommodate EV charging. Read More. .

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EPA Releases Draft National Recycling Strategy

Green Building Law Update

yes, a subset of all waste, but a good datapoint) in 2018 was 292.4 Some of the most satisfying sustainability work we have done is working with businesses to maximize resource use and facility operations. EPA reports the total generation of municipal solid waste (. million tons or 4.9 pounds per person per day. Together, 93.9

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New Partnership Encourages Private Investment In Natural Infrastructure

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

In the wake of 2012’s unparalleled extreme weather events, a green infrastructure financing guide was released by the NatLab consortium—a collaboration between the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and The Nature Conservancy, and sustainable asset management firm EKO Asset Management Partners. Posted by Heidi Schwartz.