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Radon Caused More Than 21,000 Deaths Last Year

Green Building Law Update

The EPA’s map of radon zones shows which areas have the greatest potential for elevated indoor radon readings. All below-grade openings in the concrete foundation floor are sealed in existing homes to reduce soil gas entry into the home. Curiously, existing green building certification systems (e.g., Sealing and Caulking.

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Green Code Mandatory on April 1 For All Building in Baltimore

Green Building Law Update

The new enactment allows the Code official to accept third party certification of compliance with these alternative compliance paths; and the authors’ businesses will provide those certifications. The form code all but bans asphalt pavement in favor of concrete products (i.e., This delay in effective date is a big deal.

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Construction Cost Estimating Blog: Annual World Of Concrete Show.

Construction Cost Estimating

Annual World Of Concrete Show 2011. Annual World of Concrete Show is the biggest show on earth for the commercial concrete and masonry. The most comprehensive commercial concrete and masonry event will take place from 17 to 21 st January, 2011. Construction Cost Estimating Blog. adsense analytic. Global Associates.

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Achieving aesthetics and energy efficiency with stone wool insulation

Construction Specifier

Continuous exterior wall insulation is a requirement of the International Energy Conservation Code ( IECC ) for all climate zones using metal-framed, above-grade walls, and within the International Residential Code ( IRC ) in climate zones 6 and above for wood-framed walls.

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Trends to watch shaping the future of ESG

BD+C

ESG Interest from Clients “Certifications are often the first thing people think of when ESG and design are mentioned in the same breath. Where are you seeing the most interest from clients when it comes to ESG and certifications?” I would add zoning to the conversation. Kirsten Ritchie: That’s right.

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Former munitions plant reimagined as net-zero federal workplace

BD+C

Building site: Designed to SITES Silver certification, the landscape will feature adaptable trees, a pollinator garden and bioswales for water conservation to further connect employees to nature. The project added 73 new windows that are 8’ x 10' in dimension. The design team also added 85 stunning skylights throughout the building.

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Construction Cost Estimating Blog: CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM.

Construction Cost Estimating

Each participant got a certificate of completion. Labels: concrete estimating , constructioin estimating , construction bidding. If you are a newbie in the estimating service zone then you should know about construction estimating checklist and how to organize them. Global Associates. at 4:15 PM. Email This BlogThis!