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Rooftop stormwater management technologies climate change adaptation and resilience

Construction Specifier

Urban centers have high concentrations of impervious areas and outdated sewer infrastructures, which post a challenge in managing stormwater during extreme rainstorms. Green infrastructure mimics a site’s natural hydrological cycle to manage runoff close to its source. Sustainable roof colors—blue or green? Green roofs.

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Rooftop stormwater management technologies climate change adaptation and resilience

Construction Specifier

Urban centers have high concentrations of impervious areas and outdated sewer infrastructures, which post a challenge in managing stormwater during extreme rainstorms. Green infrastructure mimics a site’s natural hydrological cycle to manage runoff close to its source. Sustainable roof colors—blue or green? Green roofs.

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Harvard Summer Fellows Tackle Housing-Related Issues

Pro Builder

From aging in place to green infrastructure and zoning laws, the fellows will tackle a number of obstacles impeding affordable and equitable housing development across the nation.

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All Solar Panels are Pervious in Maryland

Green Building Law Update

This is significant because regulating impervious surface on a property, either by establishing a maximum allowable area or a ratio of impervious surface to the total lot area, is a common zoning performance standard used by local governments in Maryland and elsewhere. The law is not unique to Maryland.

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Comfort Systems Road Map: A Plug-and-Play Residential Duct System

Pro Builder

How strategic Building America research helped create an innovative, market-ready HVAC solution for heating and cooling ducts inside conditioned spaces. Photo: courtesy DOE Building America Program. Source: July 2017 report: "A Plug-and-Play Duct System Evaluation" / DOE Building America. “As Mon, 09/27/2021 - 15:05.

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*ISNetworld® Client Additions May 2024: Tips to Stay Compliant

Safety Services Company

Swift Current is known for developing, constructing, and operating projects in North America. With their extensive experience, they can manage each stage of the project lifecycle, from siting and design, to construction and operation. PSE is seeking to enhance its contractor and subcontractor management platform.

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Miron Construction Wins National Contractor Award

Construction Superintendent Magazine

s Lambeau Field North & South End Zone Stadium Improvement project has been selected as the winner of a 2015 Associated General Contractors Alliant Build America Award in the Construction Management Renovation category. NEENAH, Wis. -- Miron Construction Co., This is the first AGC national win for the company. frontpage'