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Rooftop stormwater management technologies climate change adaptation and resilience

Construction Specifier

Urban centers have high concentrations of impervious areas and outdated sewer infrastructures, which post a challenge in managing stormwater during extreme rainstorms. Large volumes of stormwater can also lead to combined sewer overflow in older cities across the U.S., Sustainable roof colors—blue or green? Green roofs.

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Rooftop stormwater management technologies climate change adaptation and resilience

Construction Specifier

Urban centers have high concentrations of impervious areas and outdated sewer infrastructures, which post a challenge in managing stormwater during extreme rainstorms. Large volume of stormwater can also lead to combined sewer overflow in older cities across the U.S., Sustainable roof colors—blue or green? Green roofs.

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Facility programming: The driving force behind healthcare design

The Korte Company

And because most of those functions are heavily regulated, healthcare leaders and builders join forces for a rigorous process known as facility programming. CMS regulations. Department of Defense. Designing modern healthcare facilities is the perfect example. What’s included in a building program? State licensing requirements.

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Green construction tips to make your facility environmentally friendly

The Korte Company

Across the commercial, residential and industrial spectrum, water quality is heavily regulated. In addition, if owners can demonstrate that their building will use less water over the lifespan of the building, they can save money before construction is even finished in the form of reduced sewer tap-in costs.

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New Partnership Releases Guide To Stimulate Private Investment In Natural Infrastructure

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

In the wake of Superstorm Sandy and 2012’s unparalleled extreme weather events, a new green infrastructure financing guide was released by the NatLab consortium—a collaboration between the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), The Nature Conservancy , and sustainable asset management firm EKO Asset Management Partners.

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State by State Incentives Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Alabama Infrastructure Grant Program: Funds are available to public entities for extension of water, sewer and road facilities to service new or expanding industries. To receive an abatement for property taxes, a project must meet certain qualifications and follow certain procedures, as determined by law and regulation.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

ALABAMA INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM: Funds are available for extension of water, sewer and road facilities. Higher credits (3 to 8 percent, depending on tier status) are available for investments in recycling or pollution control equipment and for defense plant manufacturing conversion to a new product.

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