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Tenants Order Phase l to Avoid Hazardous Substance Liability

Green Building Law Update

It has been a year since the omnibus spending bill signed on March 23, 2018 amended the Superfund law, for first time making clear that tenants can qualify as bona fide prospective purchasers, protected from cleanup costs from the presence of hazardous substances on a property; but tenants are only now beginning to order Phase l Environmental Site Assessments taking advantage of the liability protections in the new law.

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7 Key Equipment Rental Questions for the Savvy Construction Executive

ENR Construction

A rental technology transformation: How savvy construction executives are taking advantage of rental technology to save money and time sourcing rental equipment.

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Basic differences among RC slab and RB slab

Construction Cost Estimating

RC Slab: RC Slab stands for a horizontal structural component of steel reinforced concrete. Generally, the thickness of RC slab varies from 100mm to 500mm. RC Slabs are frequently applied as floorings, ceilings etc. Slabs are supported on two sides only or contain beams on all four sides. RC slabs are erected with formwork, that is generally created with wooden planks, boards, plastic & steel.

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VIEWPOINT: Passive Design Improves Infrastructure and Community Resiliency during Extreme Weather

ENR Construction

Engineers and architects have the responsibility to hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public. Until building codes adapt, building professionals must seriously consider integrating passive design into their projects to ensure occupant safety during extreme weather events.

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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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Innovations Enhancing Jobsite Communication

ENR Construction

Jobsite technology innovations are helping construction managers increase productivity, improve communications, and avoid costly rework.