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Climate Cooling Technologies Put To the Test Against Deadly Phoenix Temperatures

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Climate Cooling Technologies Put To the Test Against Deadly Phoenix Temperatures. Phoenix is notorious for its hot desert climate, but peaking summer temperatures offer a harrowing glimpse into the future of climate change in Arizona’s capital city. Fri, 01/28/2022 - 10:19.

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Suntec Concrete's Jerry Barnier Leans on Team’s Talents

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ENR Southwest’s Legacy Award winner, Jerry Barnier, grew Phoenix-based Suntec Concrete into one of the largest employers in Arizona.

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As Materials Prices Rise, One Phoenix-Based Company Is Building Homes With Foam

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As Materials Prices Rise, One Phoenix-Based Company Is Building Homes With Foam. Rather than waiting for long-delayed lumber imports or turning to a short supply of pricey materials, Phoenix-based Strata International Group is building houses with foam . Fri, 06/03/2022 - 09:45. So, it is 100% breathable 100% livable.

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ENR Southwest Legacy Award: Concrete Firm Founder Leans on Team’s Talents

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ENR Southwest’s Legacy Award winner, Jerry Barnier, grew Phoenix-based Suntec Concrete into one of the largest employers in Arizona.

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Pavement Tech Lowers City Temps

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Arizona State University researchers are working with the city of Phoenix on a pilot program studying the use of "cool pavement" to reduce heat island effect, a phenomenon that raises temperatures in urban areas covered by asphalt and concrete. According to ABC 15 Arizona, Phoenix is applying cool…

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4 key innovations and construction trends across airport design

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Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Photo courtesy Skanska Along with improvements like reconfiguring Customs screening and inspection areas and upgrading escalators, baggage was a priority for our work at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

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Water/Environment Award of Merit - Val Vista Water Transmission Main Rehabilitation

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million Val Vista Water Transmission Main Rehabilitation project was performed on more than 6,000 linear ft of pre-stressed concrete cylinder pipe that delivers water to more than 60% of the population in the city of Phoenix.

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