CivilJungle

JUNE 23, 2021

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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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 22, 2019

Katie Chimelewski has been named director of safety and certification for The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA). In the newly created position, she will be responsible for managing operations and expanding industry participation in the American National Standards…

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Business Facilities

JUNE 12, 2020

Read: City Of Santa Fe Earns Sustainability Certification at BusinessFacilities.com. The New Mexico city is only the second in the world to achieve LEED Gold status under the USGBC's more stringent LEED v4.1 rating system.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Therefore, it is in every owner’s interest to promote quality and require contractors who maintain the highest industry standards that are confirmed by certification, such as the ones offered by the American Concrete Institute (ACI). Certifications will be verified using ACI Cert app.

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BD+C

AUGUST 30, 2018

Existing schools interested in applying for LEED Building Operation and Maintenance certification should start with a thorough understanding of key performance metrics. Measures of energy and water consumption, along with waste, transportation, and air quality assessments are all necessary before starting a sustainability project.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 21, 2018

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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Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Thoughtful gift givers in Orange County, California are being encouraged by the Transportation Corridor Agencies to buy gift certificates in $15, $30 and $60 denominations that can be used to pay tolls on the area highways that use FasTrak or ExpressAccount transponders.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 5, 2017

The certification exam is open to all transportation project workers, supervisors, foremen, managers, designers, planners, owners, equipment operators, manufacturers and materials suppliers who meet the eligibility requirements.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 4, 2017

transportation infrastructure construction projects each year, according to Federal Highway Administration data. Nearly 50,000 people die or are injured in and around U.S. The cost of these tragic incidences—to families and employers—is staggering.

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The Constructor

DECEMBER 11, 2012

Ready Mix Concrete placement methods include following basic principles: When arriving to the site the concrete transport certificate must be checked.

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BD+C

JUNE 5, 2013

Green Building Council (USGBC), creators of the LEED green building program, announced today a new campaign offering free LEED certification to the first projects to certify in the 112 countries where LEED has yet to take root. In an effort to accelerate sustainable development around the world, the U.S.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 17, 2022

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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Best Practices Construction Law

OCTOBER 29, 2013

Thanks to my partner, Mark Leach , for sharing an example of how the shutdown has affected the transportation and road building industry. Last year, the Department of Transportation issued a notice of proposed rulemaking for changes to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) regulations. Image: Marina Noordegraaf.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 18, 2014

In recognition of the importance of sustainable parking facilities and practices to the development of sustainable communities, the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI), the certification body for the U.S.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Skanska also spearheaded improvements to AGT (Plane Train) stations and Transportation Mall and wayfinding, improving the overall traveler experience. JFK Airport’s future Central Terminal Area Roadways, Utilities and Ground Transportation Center. In Philadelphia, the new baggage claim building received LEED® Gold Certification.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 22, 2023

This increase has been driven by a need to reach the anticipated Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) regulations to achieve Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) B rating by 2030. “New infrastructure and expanding transport links have attracted people to previously overlooked areas like mid-town and the eastern fringes of the City.

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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

Several websites devoted to human resources offer checklists and other guidance for what to do when an employee dies on the job.

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Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Twenty-seven members of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe earned their certification to work as flaggers on tribal construction projects through a free Construction Academy sponsored by the Arizona Department of Transportation.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 8, 2022

Completed homes rely on trucks for transportation and delivery and cranes for assembly, but supply chain issues and heightened costs for services have created roadblocks for modular builders. In order to bypass delays and inflated costs, companies like Terra Verde plan to deliver units from a centralized location in Arkansas. “The

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 9, 2020

has secured the first 2020 National Green Building Standard certification. The Greenwich Condos not only secured the first certification, but the highest level available, Emerald. In addition to the interior features and home design, the building is near public transportation and has high walk and bike scores.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 10, 2016

While we are aware of six LEED Dynamic Plaque certifications, according to the USGBC, the Dexter Horton Building in Seattle was the first of the six buildings certified with the Dynamic Plaque. The LEED Dynamic Plaque does not override any other certification. Rather, the LEED Dynamic Plaque keeps all these certifications up to date.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

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. So, the core goal of most industrial coatings is sustainability. Regional Priority. Green Building Council.”.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

OCTOBER 17, 2012

However, many rural sites will also be able to achieve this certification and be competitive with sites in this and other certification programs. The ECD began looking intently at developing a site certification program in August 2011. Furthermore, Gov.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

The Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) has launched LEED Proven Provider, a new designation that streamlines the LEED project review process for experienced organizations that demonstrate consistent excellence in administering LEED projects. Green Building Council (USGBC) and GBCI. “It

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Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Twenty-seven members of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe earned their certification to work as flaggers on tribal construction projects through a free Construction Academy sponsored by the Arizona Department of Transportation.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 30, 2014

As sustainability increasingly becomes a mainstream concern, one of the strategies some government departments of transportation have adopted for providing a more sustainable approach is a “green streets and highways rating system.” This score translates to one of four certification levels: Bronze, Silver, Gold and Evergreen.

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Roads Green Sustainability Certification 120

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 15, 2018

Revisions to the Standard include: The new section dedicated to Site and Building Resilience now incorporates a broad breadth of transportation criteria and addresses access to public transportation, bicycle paths, car and van pools, alternative re-fueling stations, and neighborhood assets, such as grocery stores.

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BD+C

JUNE 2, 2014

Responding to the growing desire for more livable communities and rising concern about our planet, the Green Parking Council (GPC), an affiliate of the International Parking Institute (IPI), launched the Green Garage Certification program. The program is the parking industry equivalent of the U.S.

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Pro Builder

MAY 24, 2022

Hope Renovations, a North Carolina-based nonprofit, hopes to whittle away at a gender disparity in the skilled trades by providing females with education, training, and certifications needed to secure a well-paying construction job. We want to make it as easy for them as possible.".

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BD+C

MAY 3, 2013

This week, the Green Building Advisory Committee established by the General Services Administration (GSA), officially recommended to GSA that the LEED green building certification system be used for all GSA buildings as the best measure of building efficiency.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JANUARY 27, 2014

Certification may be expanded to other work types at the DBEs request, but may only be granted upon proof of experience in performing the work, proof of ownership of the necessary equipment to perform said work and through an on-site visit (if necessary).*.

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SAB Magazine

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

To respond to the present needs of Westmount residents, it was decided that the existing facilities would be demolished to make way for a new complex on the previously developed site, which had the advantage of being close to public transportation and a number of other services, notably a school, church, daycare and supermarket.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 11, 2022

Cranes are essential to any major construction project, providing safe and efficient on-site transportation of heavy materials. For instance, a lattice boom crawler crane can be perfect for lifting heavy and large loads, and at the same time, you may transport and assemble it on-site. Consider the ease of repair or maintenance.

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Construction Specifier

MARCH 12, 2021

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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Constructlaw

MARCH 10, 2023

ALS began performing invasive species removal and control work for a Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) intersection improvement project in February 2018. It dismissed subcontractor All Seasons Landscaping, Inc.’s Travelers Casualty & Surety Company of America (Travelers) issued the payment bond for the project.

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Natural Building

MAY 8, 2022

A building with reclaimed wood gains points toward certification from the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED program, or even certification from the more rigorous Living Building Challenge. Reclaimed wood shortens the supply chains and transportation of necessary materials.

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BD+C

MARCH 19, 2024

This includes operational carbon — the ongoing carbon emissions from day-to-day use — and embodied carbon — all the carbon emitted in producing, transporting, and disposing of construction materials. Carbon-negative products like those from the LP Structural Solutions portfolio can help achieve these certifications.

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