Green Building Law Update

JULY 5, 2020

There has been much speculation and supposition about the interplay of force majeure provisions in leases and other contracts in response to government orders closing businesses during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, but now there is an authoritative court decision that may provide persuasive authority. In a motion in a Bankruptcy case the landlord demanded payment of post petition rent from the Hitz Restaurant Group or that the Chicago restaurant vacate the premises immediatel

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The Constructor

JULY 5, 2020

The maturity concept uses the time/temperature history of concrete to develop a maturity-strength curve that is specific to a mix. The curve thus.

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BD+C

JULY 5, 2020

Last year, contractors used mass timber to construct an estimated 78 buildings in the U.S., representing 4 million sf of space. A comprehensive new report on the North American mass timber market projects that the number of mass timber buildings could double every two years. By 2034, there would be new demand for 12.9 billion board feet of lumber that would require the establishment of nearly 77 million acres of new forestland.

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The Constructor

JULY 5, 2020

How can we measure the infiltration rate in the filed? Mention the apparatus used for the measurement. The post How can we measure the infiltration.

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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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ENR Construction

JULY 5, 2020

Despite a June US Supreme Court win on a disputed route, Dominion Energy and Duke Energy cite increased costs and barred project use of key fast-track NWP-12 federal permit.

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ENR Construction

JULY 5, 2020

Rulings on disputed NWP-12 permit set back Keystone XL, Dakota Access projects; but high court okays it for others just as Atlantic Coast gas line ended over costs, delays.

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Permits 67

The Constructor

JULY 5, 2020

What is the criteria for the location of the head works in the irrigation system? The post What is the criteria for the location of the head works.

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ENR Construction

JULY 5, 2020

Conservationists are hailing the passage last week by the U.S. House of Representatives of the Bird-Safe Buildings Act.

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The Constructor

JULY 5, 2020

Is it necessary to add a plinth beam between two columns, constructed for installing an iron gate? The post Is it necessary to add a plinth beam.

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As the use of Enterprise Resource Planning systems in the construction industry is critical to optimizing operations, it's critical that decision makers conduct a thorough software evaluation to find the one that best aligns to their needs.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 5, 2020

1. Jeddah Tower Could this be the year that the tallest synthetic structure ever at long last tops out? Development of the Jeddah Tower in Saudi Arabia has been tormented by political, financial and work issues, with the proposed finish date of 2020 estimated to be unreasonable for a long time now. Be that as it may, ongoing clamors clue that development might be ventured up in the coming months so there stays a likelihood that the structure planned by Adrian Smith with Gordon Gill Architecture

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The Constructor

JULY 5, 2020

Which methods are used to compute ‘Runoff’ from a catchment? The post Which methods are used to compute ‘Runoff’ from a.

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CivilJungle

JULY 5, 2020

What Is Lime (Hydraulic)? It is an important binding material used in building construction. Lime has been used as the material of construction from ancient times. When it is mixed with sand it provides lime mortar and when mixed with sand and coarse aggregate, it forms lime concrete. Lime is a good building material for construction its use in the construction of foundations, walls, plastering, white washing is known to you.

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The Constructor

JULY 5, 2020

What are the methods used to control silt at head work? The post What are the methods used to control silt at head work? appeared first on The.

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Choosing the right procurement software is a crucial step in ensuring third-party risk management, process governance, and bidding efficiency. With so many procurement solutions to choose from, it can be overwhelming without a frame of reference and a solid starting point. This free buyer’s guide will cover: Benefits of Procurement Software –– Why do you need it?

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Work Gearz

JULY 5, 2020

Plain toe or a cap toe? Cap toe or a plain toe? The confusion is real and grave because it will define your personality. If you go by the looks only, plain toe will give you a more formal look while cap toe boots are meant for a more decorative look, for example say business parties. But with plain toe you will get a variety of options to style in which won’t be possible with the cap toe boots.

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The Constructor

JULY 5, 2020

On-site generally, I heard these two terms capping beam and ground beam, so What is the difference between these two? The post What is the.

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ENR Construction

JULY 5, 2020

Our preview of this year's Top Specialty Contractors ranking lists roughly 45 Southeast firms.

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ENR Construction

JULY 5, 2020

July 6 rulings set back Keystone XL and Dakota Access projects over disputed NWP-12 permit, but high court justices okay it for others just as Atlantic Coast gas line is halted over costs, delays.

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ENR Construction

JULY 5, 2020

Rulings on key permit set back Keystone XL and Dakota Access oil pipelines, while Atlantic Coast gas line calls it quits; but other projects are allowed to use NWP-12 permit

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