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The Desert Comfort Experience Home: Navigating a Perfect Storm to Get Construction Underway

Pro Builder

The Desert Comfort net-zero energy home in the Arizona desert weathered its share of delays before construction even started, highlighting inefficiencies in building industry permitting and inspections processes—all exacerbated by the pandemic. Andrew Hunt. When the pandemic first hit in early 2020, Maricopa County, Ariz.—which Home Design.

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How To Set Up Solar Panels In A Commercial Building

Construction Marketing

A non-profit organization called the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) offers professional development, continuing education, and certification for solar energy and other renewable energy businesses. Before starting the installation process, you must get all the necessary permits and approvals.

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13 trends, technologies, and strategies to expect in 2023

BD+C

In the education market, new “Hy-Flex” classrooms will incorporate design elements supporting in-person and remote learning and lecture capture utilizing networked ceiling mic array systems, AI cameras, and multiple displays mounted around classrooms. In education, there are strong updates for a “minimum standard of care” in all U.S.

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The programmatic evolution of the lobby

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The programmatic evolution of the lobby 0 qpurcell Mon, 08/14/2023 - 14:21 Office Buildings Ian Reves, Managing Director for IA's Atlanta studio, shares how design can shape a lobby into an office mainstay. And it all commences at the lobby as building owners and management lean in to provide meaningful experiences.

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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

Green Building Law Update

Solid Waste Management. Water Quality and Land Management. Laws enacted in 1998 required agricultural operations with $2,500 or more in gross annual income and livestock operations with 8,000 pounds or more of live animal weight to have and comply with a nutrient management plan for nitrogen and phosphorus.

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Work-life Balance and Mental Health in Construction: Overheard in the Big Room  

Autodesk Construction Cloud

” – a Design Manager Set boundaries “I think it is always good to set limits and give time for each ‘thing.’ Also, leaving my phone at my desk while I take lunch in the break room or outside (weather permitting) helps me feel refreshed during the work day.” Other than that, I am unavailable.

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Consistent Delivery of On-time, On-Budget, Quality Renovation, Repair, and Construction

Job Order Contracting

The AECOO sector is not wasteful due to its inherent complexity, it’s due to lack of proper management. Implemented by… Federal Government (most experienced and successful), Education, Healthcare, County/State/Local Government (in early learning curve phase). Shorter Project Delivery Times. Owner competency and leadership.

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