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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

Green Building Law Update

Organics recycling” means any process in which organic materials are collected, separated, or processed and returned to the marketplace in the form of raw materials or products, and includes anaerobic digestion and composting. Water and Sewer Services. Septic Systems.

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U.S. Construction – Improving Efficiency & Competitiveness

Building Information Management

Characteristics of an efficient construction sector include: Production of quality products that meet owners’ and communities’ needs. Measurement of performance to enable innovation and improvements in products and processes. (3.). Relative low adoption of technology. Competitiveness in the global marketplace.

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Civil Works Application Helps Get Rid of On-Site Errors

Construction Cost Estimating

Company director Shane Dodd said: Rework - and its lost productivity, ballooning timeframes and added costs - is a global problem. This application handles sewer main and drainage construction calculations, civil engineering calculations, road and civil construction formulas, and civil volume calculations.

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#75:  Recovery for Defective Work After Termination for Convenience

NH Construction Law

Shelter Products, Inc. Subcontractor shall be entitled to be paid the full cost of all work properly done by Subcontractor to the date of termination not previously paid for, less sums already received by Subcontractor on account of the portion of the work performed.” Water & Sewer Authority , 70 A.3d 257 Or.App.

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A HERS Rating for Water Use?

Pro Builder

The program is rolling out in tandem with the second version of the Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense program, which certifies water-saving products and services. . . Ryan Meres: HERS H2O takes into account both the indoor and outdoor water use of a home. There's a 65% increase in water and sewer costs from 2009 to 2019.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: The Process of Food

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

As one of the largest segments of Agribusiness, the food processing industry interacts with farmers, livestock growers, distributors and consumers to convert fresh ingredients such as fruits, vegetables, grains, meats and dairy products into finished goods. A number of factors must be taken into account when processing food.

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The Process of Food

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

As one of the largest segments of Agribusiness, the food processing industry interacts with farmers, livestock growers, distributors and consumers to convert fresh ingredients such as fruits, vegetables, grains, meats and dairy products into finished goods. A number of factors must be taken into account when processing food.