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What to Do if Estimated Settlement of a Building Exceeds Allowable Limits?

The Constructor

If the estimated settlement of a building exceeds the allowable settlement, then the designer can choose the following methods to cope with the.

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I Just Read my 1000th Phase I Environmental Site Assessment this Year

Green Building Law Update

For those concerned about the state of the environmental industrial complex during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, I can report that last Friday I reviewed my 1,000th Phase I Environmental Site Assessment this year. In context, last year I did not hit that 1,000 mark until late September, and while it is an unscientific indicator, because it is often a gateway assessment into matters of environmental law, I find, annually, it is an accurate gauge of environmental law activity.

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Why Construction Projects Go Over Budget

cnstrctr

And what you can do to prevent them from going over. The post Why Construction Projects Go Over Budget appeared first on cnstrctr.

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Bengal Natural House Survives Cyclone

Natural Building

When Cyclone Amphan tore through Bengal, India, Linus Kendall and Rupsa Nath’s house, built with mud, thatch and bamboo sustained minimal damage. Other houses in the vicinity suffered broken window panes or missing tin sheds, but their unique home stood tall. Fondly christened ‘Kancha-Paka’ (Raw and Ripe), the Swedish-Bengali couple’s home has some conventional elements, like a Reinforced Concrete Frame and concrete floors.

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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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Court Halts Opponents' Block to Nearly Finished $2B Texas Natural Gas Line

ENR Construction

Sierra Club failed to make case for Permian Highway line's definitive threat of future harm, said Austin judge in not granting TRO.

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NuScale Is First U.S. Modular Nuclear Reactor to Gain NRC Design Approval

ENR Construction

Federal agency signoff will advance construction of the novel technology approach at a federal site that some see as a boost for nuclear power in the U.S.

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How to Use Rate Analysis of Brick Work Calculator| Rate Analysis of Brick Work Calculator

CivilJungle

What is Rate Analysis? The basis of arriving at a correct and reasonable rate per unit. Work or Supply for a particular item following its specification and detail survey of materials, labour, equipment, etc. as required for the unit work and their prevailing rates may be called as an analysis of rate. How to Use Rate Analysis of Brick Work Calculator.

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NuScale Becomes First Modular Nuclear Reactor to Receive NRC Design Approval

ENR Construction

The approval helps advance the construction of the first SMR in the U.S. at the Idaho National Laboratory.

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What Is Hempcrete | Hempcrete Blocks | Advantages & Disadvantages of Hempcrete Blocks | Applications of Hempcrete

CivilJungle

What Is Hempcrete? Hempcrete is a bio-composite that is made from the inner wood core of the hemp plant and mixed with the lime and other natural materials. It is also known as hemp-concrete. Hemp is a plant that grown without any use of plant protection chemicals. It required a very little amount of water and it will also help to contribute to the agricultural regeneration of soil.

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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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Why Construction Projects Go Over Budget

cnstrctr

And what you can do to prevent them from going over.

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Court Halts Opponents' Block to Nearly Done $2B Texas Natural Gas Line

ENR Construction

Sierra Club failed to make case that Permian Highway line poses a definitive threat of environmental harm, said Austin judge in rejecting restraining order.

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Energix Renewable Energies Establishing U.S. HQ In Virginia

Business Facilities

The Israeli renewable energy company will invest $1.1 million to establish its U.S. subsidiary base in Arlington, VA, creating 33 new jobs. - Read: Energix Renewable Energies Establishing U.S. HQ In Virginia at BusinessFacilities.com.

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