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Maryland is First State to Legislate Permitted Use of PFAS

Green Building Law Update

actually 3 separate bills) expressly permitting PFAS (. PFAS are very persistent in the environment and in the human body, meaning they don’t break down, accumulating over time, and as such have been referred to as ‘forever chemicals’ making them an emergent environmental priority. It passed legislation (. perfluoroalkyl chemicals)?!

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5 hidden benefits of mass timber design

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5 hidden benefits of mass timber design 0 qpurcell Mon, 06/10/2024 - 12:05 Mass Timber Mass timber is a materials and design approach that holds immense potential to transform the future of the commercial building industry, as well as our environment. This can be done multiple ways: gluing, nailing, or doweling.

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Rainscreen walls: An updated definition for today’s construction environment

Construction Specifier

The term rainscreen is widely used to describe a building products category that fulfills one of the main functions of an exterior wall—to screen out rain and keep a wall dry. Rain penetration results from a combination of water on a wall, openings that permit its passage and forces to drive or draw it inward,” noted Garden. “It

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Hazardous Waste Management: How Environmental Consulting Can Help

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It also poses a threat to wildlife and the general environment. Environmental consultants can assist in identifying recyclable products and optimize the overall process to reduce emissions and waste. This can improve employee security and ensure your facility complies with complex permits.

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Cannabis Retail Construction: How to Navigate the Green Rush

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Plus, having worked in many states and major cities, we’re familiar with the local construction landscape and can help anticipate regional considerations for labor, permitting and approvals. These facilities are designed to ensure a secure environment for everything from receiving deliveries to storing, displaying and selling the product.

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HRECs in a Phase l are Not Recognized Environmental Conditions

Green Building Law Update

The purpose of a Phase I is almost universally to permit a user to satisfy one of the requirements to qualify for the innocent landowner , contiguous property owner , or bona fide prospective purchaser limitations on CERCLA liability. while a poorly worded report can imperil the deal.

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PFAS in a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment?

Green Building Law Update

PFAS is very persistent in the environment and in the human body, meaning these chemicals don’t break down, accumulating over time, and as such have been referred to ‘forever chemicals’ making them an emergent environmental catastrophe. 9601) and petroleum products.”.

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