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Zero Waste in an Era of Net Zero Everything

Green Building Law Update

But regular readers of this blog will know that we believe any business claiming “zero” anything is indefensible, fraught with risk and likely to lead to litigation. a lot less than zero risk) as a level of exposure that would cause no more than 1 extra case of cancer in 100,000 people over a 70 year lifetime.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

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Morrisroe Group suffers its first trading loss

Construction Enquirer

“In future we expect our integrated offer to generate growth in revenue for both our demolition and piling businesses and we will continue to take measured risk to facilitate sustainable growth in other areas of the business.” Over the course of the testing year, cash at bank slipped to £27m from £38m.

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Contractors Should Beware of Recovery Risks | ENR: Engineering.

ENR Construction

Banking & Credit Crisis. Contractors Should Beware of Recovery Risks. Description: Contractors face recovery risk when they take on too much work after they’ve depleted their staff, cash and other resources. Risk management. Specialty contractor innovation. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods.

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ESG is Not Just for Public Companies

Green Building Law Update

Many find engaging an attorney with sustainability expertise is a good way to mitigate ESG associated risk. banking industry is signaling its willingness to consider ESG when underwriting lending. Smaller businesses, without a deep bench of internal ESG expertise need to be particularly cautious of greenwashing in ESG claims.

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How Brexit Will Affect The Construction Industry – Infographics

Lets Build

As a member of the EU, the UK had access to the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Investment Fund (EIF). A study conducted in 2010 by the Department of Business Skills and Innovation estimated that more than half of building materials were imported from the EU. This is another risk for the UK with no clear-cut answers.

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Sewage Treatment Innovation Promises Big Net Energy Gain | ENR.

ENR Construction

Banking & Credit Crisis. Sewage Treatment Innovation Promises Big Net Energy Gain. Risk management. Specialty contractor innovation. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Sustainability. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus.