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Building for better fire resilience in WUI zones

Construction Specifier

Yet, building in wildland urban interface (WUI) zones continues at a fast pace. WUI zones are areas of transition between unoccupied land and human development, where structures and other human development meet or intermingle with undeveloped wildland or vegetative fuels. 1 Why are people still building, and rebuilding in WUI zones?

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

Safety Services Company

Joins *ISNetworld® Sable Offshore is a Houston-based upstream company with extensive experience operating the Santa Ynez Unit in California. They currently operate three platforms in offshore California and a wholly-owned onshore processing facility, located in Santa Barbara. They recently acquired this asset from ExxonMobil this year.

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Why Giving Back to Clients Makes ‘Fore’ Good Business

HardHatChat

based Englewood Construction, one of the country's leading commercial construction firms, will sponsor the 2012 Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Ill., Delivering the best commercial contracting services to national and international clients is something we feel privileged to do. Lemont, Ill.-based September 25-30.

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Behind the Build: Interview with Chris Walker, VDC Project Manager at PENTA Building Group

Autodesk Construction Cloud

People with successful careers possess many admirable qualities, but one common denominator that these folks have is their willingness to push themselves out of their comfort zone. PENTA Building Group is a general commercial contractor. That has empowered me to learn more, get out of my comfort zone, and grow professionally.

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Passive House is “In” in 2017

Green Building Law Update

While most Passive buildings are residential (well over 3500 buildings worldwide and 300 in North America), there are a growing number of commercial and institutional projects (over 500) including office buildings, hotels, schools, and even a prison. Information is available from events@psssivehousecal.org.

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Transforming shopping malls into 21st century neighborhoods

BD+C

With the State of California encouraging housing development in commercial zones, these projects are prime opportunities for alleviating the housing crisis.

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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona

Business Facilities

Vistancia Commercial Core: 320-acres in the affluent, growing community of Vistancia. Zoned mixed-use/commercial. Strong workforce within a 45 minute commute zone. Strong workforce within a 30 minute commute zone. Zoned mixed-use/commercial. Strong workforce within a 30 minute commute zone.

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