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Suffolk Construction establishes Suffolk Sustainability Group

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As an expert in low-carbon solutions for construction operations and material selection, Burke can help curate a list of carbon-optimized options for Suffolk clients on their projects. Swenson also offers specialized services through Suffolk Design including carbon neutral master planning, energy modeling, and building systems commissioning.

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Implementing lean construction for infrastructure projects

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Contractors need to focus on value creation—that means ensuring that all of the project’s resources, materials, and information are linked together, creating a single workflow. Read more: Applying lean construction to residential projects. Focus on value creation. Implement just-in-time management. Aim for zero defects.

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Homes LEEDing the Way to Sustainability and Resiliency

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Green Building Council's 2020 LEED Homes Awards for single-family residential projects. by Green Phoenix Development, of nearby Newton, was certified LEED Platinum, as the gut rehab was able to divert 94% of demolition and construction waste material from landfill. Homes LEEDing the Way to Sustainability and Resiliency.

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APB's Annual Industry Report Shows Positive Outlook for 2023

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The report, compiled annually, surveys 1,000 residential home builders operating in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, and is commissioned to gather deeper insights into the residential construction industry and spot emerging trends to enable building company owners to benchmark their own businesses against industry standards.

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Maryland Adopts 42 New Environmental Laws in 2021

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Additionally, the bill establishes a Commission for the Innovation and Advancement of Carbon Markets and Sustainable Tree Plantings charged with developing a plan to achieve the State’s carbon mitigation goals. The Commission is tasked with examining issues of “environmental justice” and sustainable communities for all Marylanders.

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Style Meets Safety with Fire Rated Glass Fences

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SAFTI FIRST is the largest premium provider of fire rated glass fencing in the United States, with many of the largest residential developers such as KB Home, Lennar, Tri Pointe Home and Pardee Homes installing miles and miles of “SAFTI FENCE ” in their communities. II impact safety, the maximum federal impact safety standard.

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Low-Cost Fire Protection For New Home Building/Remodeling

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The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates nearly 50 percent of all home electrical fires annually could be prevented with AFCIs. said Arnold. With a concerted effort, arc fault-induced fires, deaths, and injuries could be virtually eliminated.