Sat.Mar 26, 2022

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Leak Detection Techniques for Distribution Systems: FEMP, USA

The Constructor

According to the Association of Civil Engineers 2017, the Infrastructure Report Card estimated that the United States loses around 2 trillion gallons.

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Rustic Underground Homes in France

Natural Building

René Douma and his mom Marianne began building houses into the hillside on the family farm without any experience in underground construction. Relying on books and online forums, they excavated a knoll behind their farmhouse and used 45 acacia trees from the property to shore up the walls and roof. After a waterproofing layer of asphalt fabric, they covered the homes with dirt and waited for the native grasses to grow back.

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#111:  The "One Year" Warranty: Myth and Reality

NH Construction Law

A common misperception among commercial contractors, particularly those who use standard form contracts, is that their warranty obligations only last for a year. While contracting parties are free to agree to limit warranties to a one-year duration by explicit language in their contracts, that is not the approach taken by most standard form contracts – except in one limited instance.

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Russia Sanctions Could Propel North America LNG Projects

ENR Construction

Developers weigh options to expedite export infrastructure as Biden administration expands market to help Europe cut Russia ties, but U.S. and global clean energy pressure cloud long term outlook.

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

The Verdantix Green Quadrant: EHS Software 2023 is an independent third-party analysis of 23 EHS software vendors (including Intelex) that provides an in-depth look at the technical capabilities, application breadth, innovation focus, and momentum of key environmental, health, and safety management software market players. The guide is essential reading for EHS software benchmarking, especially for understanding unique vendor strengths and capabilities.

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Russia Sanctions Offer Some Lift to North American LNG Marketplace

ENR Construction

Developers weigh options to expedite new projects as Biden administration expands exports to help Europe cut Russia ties, but U.S. and global clean energy goals cloud long term growth outlook.

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