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10 Construction Certifications and Where to Get Them

CivilJungle

Introduction of Construction Certifications . Certification can be a huge addition to a construction worker’s resume, as it tells an employer that you’re serious about keeping your qualifications and experience updated. Beyond the possible career development opportunities, certifications are needed in certain cases.

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ACI certification builds concrete wisdom

GCP Applied Technologies

ACI certification builds concrete wisdom. Why, then, is ACI certification so important in such a controlled—the lab is kept at an ideal 70°F—environment? Phillip.fry@gc…. Wed, 03/21/2018 - 10:38. GCP Applied Technologies. March 21, 2018.

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GHG, SHG, SEC Regulations – Facilities Regs and Reporting Changes Coming Soon

Job Order Contracting

Source building material, bricks, cement, aggregate and sand from the closest source to reduce the transport distance and related emissions. Modify and refurbish instead of demolishing or adding to avoid unnecessary production and transport of building materials. Design for long life and adaptability. Reduction possibilities.

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Coating for sustainability

Construction Specifier

Innovation is key though, since the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification and the Living Building Challenge (LBC) standards limit the amount of allowable emissions from coatings. It also must meet the standards for the Red List-compliant materials and quality of its indoor environment. Regional Priority.

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Proactive Risk Management Strategies for Oil & Gas Companies

Safety Services Company

However, the industry is exposed to many risks that can significantly impair operations, the environment, and the safety of people. Consequently, risk management is crucial to identify and mitigate damages while guaranteeing the safety of workers, the general public, and the environment.

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The growing demand for transparency in buildings

Construction Specifier

According to the Carbon Action Network (materialsCAN), embodied carbon is defined as “the carbon dioxide [CO 2 ] emitted during the extraction, manufacture, and transport of building materials.”

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Joint public-private sector effort needed to mitigate the construction sector’s embodied carbon problem

BD+C

The built environment generates 42% of annual global CO 2 emissions, according to the International Energy Agency. used Kingspan’s KarrierPanel in the building’s rainscreen to achieve a high R-value and reduced energy consumption toward a goal of LEED certification. The CODE Building in Charlottesville, Va.,