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What to Consider Before Converting Utility Fleets to Electric

Construction Business Owner

What to Consider Before Converting Utility Fleets to Electric ccapoccia Tue, 05/16/2023 - 15:48 The “greening” of U.S. has committed to reducing greenhouse gas pollution by 50% to 52% from 2005 levels, and with electric utility production accounting for 25% of those emissions, utilities are under pressure to turn to cleaner sources of energy.

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Magnetized Cement to Charge Electric Vehicles on Road

The Constructor

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) plans to develop roads that will be able to charge electric vehicles (EVs) while you drive on them.

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Rivian reaffirms plans for $5B Georgia EV plant despite construction pause

Construction Dive

Dive Brief: Irvine, California-based Rivian reaffirmed its commitment to build its $5 billion Social Circle, Georgia, electric vehicle plant, despite an ongoing construction pause, according to a letter from the electric automaker on April 18. The letter, addressed to the Georgia Departme.

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Different Types of Building Plans

The Constructor

Building plans are the set of drawings which consists of floor plan, site plan, cross sections, elevations, electrical, plumbing and landscape.

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Electrical contractors leverage technology to improve project efficiency

Fieldwire

Electrical contractors face many challenges when working on project and field management. In order to stay on schedule and within budget, it is necessary to streamline complex processes and planning work into an efficient and user-friendly plan. One of Fieldwire’s advantages is its data connectivity.

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Photo sharing and faster decision making: How electrical contractors use Fieldwire

Fieldwire

Electrical contractors face a lot of challenges. Electrical work often requires close coordination with other construction trades, so effective communication and collaboration with plumbing and HVAC contractors on the project are key, as well as with the general contractor.

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New One Undershaft tower plan as tall as the Shard

Construction Enquirer

More ambitious plans to build a tower matching the height of the Shard in the City of London have gone out to consultation. Singapore developer Perennial Group and development manager Stanhope are planning to submit revised plans for the One Undershaft site in the City of London. WSP is acting as multi-service engineer.

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