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Tube Structural System: Types & Features

The Constructor

A tubular structural system is used in high-rise buildings to resist lateral loads like wind and seismic forces. These lateral load resisting systems.

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What Is Slab On Grade | Grade On Slab Foundation | Slab On Fill vs Slab On Grade | Slab on Grade Foundation vs Crawl Space

Civiconcepts

What Is Grade On Slab? The Slab On Grade is defined as a directly laid on the earth surface for supporting the structural elements and walls. The minimum thickness of … What Is Slab On Grade | Grade On Slab Foundation | Slab On Fill vs Slab On Grade | Slab on Grade Foundation vs Crawl Space Read More ».

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Soil Issues Undermine Va. Express Lanes Extension Schedule

ENR Construction

Completion of a privately financed 10-mile extension of Virginia’s I-95 express lanes will be pushed past the originally scheduled October 2022 completion deadline as the state’s toll road operator and contractor work to resolve responsibility for addressing geologic conditions that have slowed progress on the $565 million project.

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Is 800 Grams of Thinsulate Good?

Work Gearz

There’s always a common confusion between hikers and workers working in extremely cold climates: is 800 grams of Thinsulate good? Some might even go to the extent of saying that 400 grams of Thinsulate is better and more functional than 800 grams of Thinsulate – but is it? . The grams of Thinsulate you use reflect the insulation that you’ll be getting from cold, wind, and snow.

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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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FERC Gets Tougher on Natural Gas Pipeline Pollution Violators

ENR Construction

Energy Transfer Ohio line faces $40M federal fine for fuel dumped in drill mud, and Cheniere Oklahoma line could be penalized for construction debris left on private land; commissioners debate more rigorous agency scrutiny of environmental and climate change impacts in project approvals.

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#108:  Replacement Contractor Issues

NH Construction Law

When a contractor abandons or is terminated from a construction project before substantial completion, one of the first tasks for the owner/developer (or for the contractor’s performance bond surety if such a bond exists) is to locate and hire a completion contractor. Particularly if the original contract went south due to defective workmanship issues, the newcomer will often be tasked not only with finishing up uncompleted scope, but with correcting existing mistakes.

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What Is an Ice Dam | How to Remove Ice Dam From Roof | What Causes Ice Dams on Roof | How to Remove Ice Dams

CivilJungle

What Is an Ice Dam? Generally, ices are very beautiful in nature, but they can also cause many problems like shingles to get looses, tear off gutters , water can get back into the indoor portion of your house, etc. So, here we fix those problems, prevention, and long-time repair process. In the winter region, Icicles are hanging from the eaves of the house and look very beautiful, but later it can cause some huge problems.

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ESG Accelerates Greenwashing

Green Building Law Update

A growing number of American businesses and consumers are looking to invest in and purchase ESG friendly companies and their products and services. Companies have responded with ESG disclosures touting the environmental and social benefits of what they’re selling. Sidestepping for a moment those companies that set out to intentionally deceive other about their ESG bonafides, from time to time, what companies think their ESG claims mean and what others really understand are two different things.

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