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Columbus, OH Wins $50M Smart City Challenge

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A local investment of $90 million has been pledged to match the $50 million award, resulting in $140 million of new investment to change the mobility landscape of Columbus. The other finalists in the competition were Austin, TX; Denver, CO; Kansas City, MO; Pittsburgh, PA; Portland, OR; and San Francisco, CA. Sherrod Brown (D-OH).

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What Is Recycled Concrete Aggregate | Importance of Recycled Concrete Aggregate | Crushed Concrete Driveway Pros and Cons

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The use of recycled aggregates is undoubtedly an essential step towards sustainable development in the concrete industry and building waste management. In order to fulfill UK and sustainability targets, there is a rising demand on landfill capacity and on construction sites to divert trash away from disposal. Good for the Environment.

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Ready mix concrete resource

GCP Applied Technologies

There's also a growing demand for sustainable concrete, to lower cement's carbon footprint—5% of global emissions come from cement production. Along with these demands, luckily, are advancements in admixtures and the Internet of Things (IoT) in construction, leveraging mobile devices among other computer technologies to optimize operations.

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GSA, LEED, USGBC, and Politics

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Is there no better way for GSA to meet sustainability requirement than via LEED? The recently released sustainability and energy “scorecard” by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) demonstrates just how successful GSA has been at reducing costs, improving efficiency and eliminating waste. Ackerstein Sustainability LLC.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Texas – Innovation Moves Front And Center In Austin

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The company has officially launched its mobile application and is available now on iTunes or Google Play. Customers can use it for free on their mobile device.”. Customers can use it for free on their mobile device.”. The company’s commitment to the environment and safety is a top priority,” Cura said.

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Ready mix concrete

GCP Applied Technologies

There's also a growing demand for sustainable concrete, to lower cement's carbon footprint—5% of global emissions come from cement production. Along with these demands, luckily, are advancements in admixtures and the Internet of Things (IoT) in construction, leveraging mobile devices among other computer technologies to optimize operations.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

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Various cost information is typically formatted as Products & Activities, General or Routine Maintenance, New Construction, Renovation and/or Repair, Sustainability/Green, Job Order Contracting (JOC), or any combination thereof. Site Mobilization Meetings. 01 33 29 Sustainable Design Reporting. 01 71 13 Mobilization.