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The Complete Guide to Project Commissioning

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The main driving force behind a successful project is improved commissioning—and that’s what you’ll learn about below. . Why is Project Commissioning Important? Project commissioning, also referred to as Cx, is a series of milestones that includes the testing of systems, materials, and staff who will be operating the systems.

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SEC Proposes Rule Requiring Public Firms to Report Climate Risks

ENR Construction

Securities and Exchange Commission proposal would seek standardized disclosures of climate-related risks and greenhouse gas emissions to investors for the first time.

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SEC Proposes Rule Requiring Public Firms to Disclose Climate Risks

ENR Construction

Securities and Exchange Commission proposal would seek standardized disclosures of climate-related risks and greenhouse gas emissions to investors for the first time.

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SEC Charges Mining Company with Misleading Investors in its ESG Disclosures

Green Building Law Update

Securities and Exchange Commission last month charged Vale S.A., By allegedly manipulating those disclosures, Vale compounded the social and environmental harm caused by the Brumadinho dam’s tragic collapse and undermined investors’ ability to evaluate the risks posed by Vale’s securities.”.

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SEC Assessment of Climate Change Risks Still Mandated

Green Building Law Update

While I was on the Baltoro glacier making my way down from K2 in Pakistan earlier this month the Securities and Exchange Commission informed Exxon Mobil Corp. that it closed its investigation into whether the company had misled investors about the risks that climate change posed to its business.

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Using Locking Hardware to Support Code-Compliant Safer School Design

BD+C

All these pieces need to work together properly to enhance school safety and security. As such, safer school design brings together building, construction and security communities. Instead, specifiers are encouraged to use locks with either the entrance/office function or the classroom security function.

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Advancing Healthcare: Medical Office Buildings at the Forefront of Access and Safety

BD+C

However, unlike other industries, healthcare providers face a number of unique and challenging security issues. Implementing modern access control systems in the MOB environment can mitigate these concerns while offering an array of additional benefits that extend beyond mere security.

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