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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

Green Building Law Update

Water and Sewer Services. Between October 1, 2018, and January 31, 2019, there were 342 reports of incidents of sewer overflows or treatment bypasses (an average of 21 per week). PSC must also add further educational information related to electric customer choice on its website. Septic Systems.

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U.S. Construction – Improving Efficiency & Competitiveness

Building Information Management

It’s time that more Owners educated themselves on best value collaborative construction delivery methods and are held accountable as stewards of the built environment. Measurement of performance to enable innovation and improvements in products and processes. (3.).

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A career in plumbing can lead to many paths | Sustainably Speaking

Contractor Magazine

This was not on my vacation agenda, but a half day on Saturday was devoted to dealing with a backed up sewer system in my mom’s and grandmother’s condo, so we called Mr. Rooter, the company the condominium association suggested. Then, just last week, I went to Viega's continuing education media event in Nashua, N.H.

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Nitrogen Diet Reduces Arizona County's Drinking Water Threat.

ENR Construction

Earn Continuing Education Credits. The plan also includes an interceptor sewer that reroutes flows from the Roger Road plant to the Ina Road facility, which was completed in December 2010. CH2M Hill won a $164-million portion of the design-build-operate contract in December 2010. Amid PPP Slowdown, India Turns To Cash Contracts.

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Mark Grinter, the teacher

The Korte Company

He pulled off a career shift from builder to educator, teaching, researching and becoming Chair of the Construction Management Department at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE). Mark had read about the recently established university in high school and their outdoor and environmental education values stuck with him.

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Rainwater capture next for plumbing contractors | Management.

Contractor Magazine

In addition, IAPMO is receiving inquiries from all over the country about inserting the rainwater provisions into codes and for education and training in various jurisdictions, Viola says. Many municipalities are requiring building owners to manage stormwater onsite rather than just sending it into the sewers. Contracting Business.

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Food Processing: Generating Growth for Good Eats

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Brampton’s young, educated and diverse labor force is matched by its ideal location. Brampton has access to a large pool of highly skilled workers and to trained employees and graduates from first-rate post-secondary educational institutions. It is served by the New Castle municipal water and sewer utility.

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