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LEED can Help Mitigate Legal Risks in ESG Disclosures

Green Building Law Update

Public companies in the U.S. find themselves at a dynamic time of emergent environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) disclosures. Vocal socially conscious investors, activist stockholder environmental proxy proposals, and the like are driving companies to make ESG statements. This blog post highlights the legal risk associated with ESG disclosures and proffers that with green building practices companies can mitigate their legal risk while still being responsive to the trend of investor deman

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Applications of Rice Husk Ash in Building Constructions

The Constructor

Rice husk ash (RHA) plays two roles in concrete constructions. The first role is using rice husk as a substitute for Portland cement which leads to.

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John Deere 135G, 245G LC Excavators

Construction Equipment

The 135G and 245G LC reduced-tail-swing excavators have been upgraded to Tier 4-Final, with 101 and 159 horsepower, respectively. The Powerwise III hydraulic system balances engine performance with hydraulic flow for predictable operation.

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Specifications for Sewer and Manhole Bricks Based on ASTM C32

The Constructor

Manhole and sewer bricks manufactured from shale and clay should meet requirements of applicable codes such as ASTM C 32 in order to be able to serve.

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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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Sunken Greenhouse and Community Permaculture in Montana

Natural Building

When Richard Weaver inherited 3 acres in the center of a golf-oriented community developed by his father in Bozeman, Montana, he bucked family tradition and tore out the grass to create a self-sufficient urban farm and underground greenhouse home. He turned his father’s RV garage into an off-grid home relying on photovoltaics, rainwater and composting toilet.

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Massachusetts Follows Gas Tax Hike Plan With $18B Spending Bill

ENR Construction

But Governor's opposition to new taxes leaves proposal to boost transportation and infrastructure upgrades facing an uncertain future.

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Applications and Importance of Non-destructive Tests on Concrete

The Constructor

Non-destructive tests (NDT) are widely used and play important role in engineering projects including newly constructed and existing structures. For.

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Judge's Move Delays Last Lawsuit to Block $2B D.C Suburb Light Rail Project

ENR Construction

Judge halts proceedings and recuses himself in $2B Purple Line case, citing potential conflict of interest.

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Pigments for Concrete: Types, Purposes, and Influences

The Constructor

Pigments are fine dry powder or slurry or aqueous suspension that added to the concrete ingredients to produce colors, other than the normal grey.

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Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP

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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Judge's Move Delays Last Lawsuit to Block $2B D.C Suburb Light Rail

ENR Construction

Judge halts proceedings and recuses himself in $2B Purple Line case, citing potential conflict of interest.

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Mass. House Follows Gas Tax Increase Proposal With $18B Transportation Spending Bill

ENR Construction

The transportation and infrastructure spending bill faces an uncertain future.

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States Sue to Block Trump on New $3.8B Border Wall Fund Shift

ENR Construction

19 state attorneys general charge that diversion halts milcon projects and disrupts national guard ops in their states, with economic impact.

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