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Designing environments for memory care residents

BD+C

A recent study finds that by 2050 the number of individuals in the United States age 65 years and older with Alzheimer’s disease will nearly triple, from 5 million to 13.8 As a result, this calls for architects and designers to gain a better understanding of the special needs that we are designing for.

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The present and future of crisis mental health design

BD+C

The present and future of crisis mental health design 0 qpurcell Thu, 08/10/2023 - 10:07 Healthcare Facilities BWBR principal Melanie Baumhover sat down with the firm’s behavioral and mental health designers to talk about how intentional design can play a role in combatting the crisis.

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The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: A Pivotal Moment for Water Public-Private Partnerships in the United States

Constructlaw

7] This unprecedented funding injection primes the USACE to harness the power of P3s in transforming water infrastructure in the United States. P3s also promote environmental objectives, incentivizing private companies to develop and deploy innovative technologies that reduce pollution, conserve resources, and protect the environment.

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Phase l Environmental Site Assessment Standard Being Revised

Green Building Law Update

million commercial and industrial real estate transactions in the United States each year, so you need to be aware of the revised standard expected to be issued later this year. This is hugely significant because a Phase l Environmental Site Assessment is conducted in the vast majority of the 5.6 9601) and petroleum products.”

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Concrete mix design

GCP Applied Technologies

Concrete mix design. concrete / mix design. . TB-1601 – Utilizing a mid-range water reducer specifically designed for clay mitigation. The information included here allows engineers to properly design with CLSM … more. TB-0900—TB-911 – Guidelines for incorporating corrosion inhibitors into mix designs.

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Protecting students from modern security risks with rolling door and grilles

Construction Specifier

By Jason Millard In recent years, the safety of students in schools has emerged as a paramount concern for districts across the United States. A growing commitment to student safety has ignited a wave of innovations and initiatives aimed at creating secure learning environments.

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PFAS in a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment?

Green Building Law Update

PFAS has been manufactured and used in a variety of industries around the globe, including in the United States since the 1940s and have been the most extensively produced and studied of these chemicals. 9601) and petroleum products.”. a substance defined as a hazardous substance pursuant to CERCLA 42 U.S.C.§9601(14),

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