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Suffolk Construction establishes Suffolk Sustainability Group

BD+C

He also led building systems commissioning projects, including LEED certification, retro- and recommissioning, building system optimization, functional performance testing, troubleshooting, operations and maintenance staff system training.

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Deep green retrofits: Updating old buildings to new sustainability standards

BD+C

Instead, the office building is being renovated to new standards targeting BREEAM Excellent and WELL Platinum certifications for sustainability and wellness. 10 Fleet Street now and how it will appear after a retrofit that is targeting BREEAM Excellent and WELL Platinum certifications for sustainability and wellness.

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Passive House is “In” in 2017

Green Building Law Update

The City of Vancouver Zero Emissions Building Plan calls for a 90% reduction in emissions from new buildings by 2025 and while it does not explicitly require Passive House design or certification, it will move that market. Applications submitted under the PennHOMES and low income housing tax credit program are ranked.

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EP04: Essential Lessons for a New Safety Professional

Safety Services Company

Safety certifications are important. However, while learning standards, it’s also important to consider what is feasible, since the practicality of implementing standards in the field isn’t always considered in the creation of those standards. Lessons for new safety professionals. 1 — Get practical field experience.

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Different types of quantity surveyor in surveying field

Construction Cost Estimating

Consultant / Client Quantity Surveyor or PQS They perform a wide array of activities which range from cost planning, value management, feasibility studies, cost benefit analysis, life cycle costing, tendering, valuation, dispute resolution and cost estimating.

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Everyday Employee Safety

Safety Services Company

To reduce MSD hazards, feasible engineering, work practice or administrative controls must be used. Do these tools or equipment require special training or certification? Who has received that special training or certification? Workstation Ergonomics. This helps control fatigue and musculoskeletal disorders, or MSD’s.

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The Next Generation in Construction: A Spotlight on 6 Young Industry Innovators  

Autodesk Construction Cloud

It may be used to cover expenses to support training such as tuition, books, safety equipment, uniforms, lab fees, transportation, certification fees, or childcare. I wanted this project to be feasible and creating a completely self-sustaining home out of a 20’ x 8’ x 9’6” container without spending too much money was difficult.