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Basic Components of a Building’s Superstructure

The Constructor

The structural components of a building constructed above the ground level constitute the superstructure. The basic components of a building’s.

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Net Zero House Lawsuit Filed Against Home Builder

Green Building Law Update

A lawsuit has been commenced in Maryland alleging that two net zero homes are not. The facts are gleaned from a review of the court pleadings and are instructive for everyone buying or selling a green building. The complaint alleges the defendant home builder and subcontractors represented “that their new homes would be “net zero” energy efficient however neither of the homes has been close to net-zero as represented.

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Garney Named ENR Texas & Louisiana's 2019 Contractor of the Year

ENR Construction

ENR Texas & Louisiana has named Garney as its 2019 Contractor of the Year in recognition of its solid regional growth and impactful project portfolio.

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Details about Rebar Support and Chair Spacing

Construction Cost Estimating

So you are involved in a construction project comprising of heavy steel rebar and you are wondering what different types of rebar support are available in the market and what could the best choice be for rebar chair for seamless spacing. Reinforcement is placed in concrete at specific distance and orientation to provide sufficient area of steel at each section of the structural component.

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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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Jobsite Cameras Past, Present, Future

ENR Construction

Jobsite cameras have become an essential tool for the modern connected jobsite. Understanding these systems and how they support construction best practices is important in today’s ever-expanding jobsite technology array.