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Building for better fire resilience in WUI zones

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Yet, building in wildland urban interface (WUI) zones continues at a fast pace. WUI zones are areas of transition between unoccupied land and human development, where structures and other human development meet or intermingle with undeveloped wildland or vegetative fuels. 1 Why are people still building, and rebuilding in WUI zones?

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Icy Hot

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At the conclusion of the World Economic Forum last week, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov declared that Russia is eager to mine the Arctic for rubles and prepared to partner with other nations to develop its portion of the Arctic zone. Should large-scale development of the Arctic region be permitted? Don’t believe us?

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3 Best Work Boots for EMTs

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That foot and leg support should not only reduce foot and leg fatigue but sustain you as your endurance is put to a test. The removability of the insole permits the insertion of custom orthotics if so desired. A dual ortholite footbed with an Achilles heel flex zone reduces foot fatigue and undesirable stress. Military Boots.

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Lessons From the Hudson River PCB Cleanup Project | ENR.

ENR Construction

Environment. Sustainability. Related Links: Why PCBs are So Persistent in the Environment. The company had permits for most of its discharges. But by the mid-20th century, a growing body of research suggested that PCBs posed a threat to health and the environment. SUBSCRIBE TODAY & receive immediate web access.

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19 Different Types of Slabs in Construction | What Is a Slab

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The cores have a satisfaction in sustainability terms diminishing the amount of concrete utilized. Permits and Property Value. Building a monolithic dome may require special permits depending on the type of structure. Sustainability. This design option can become unstable in specific environments.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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The finalists for our new overall Economic Development Excellence awards were asked to prepare a detailed submission that summarized the most productive project development in their locations and gave our us an overview of the economic development strategy they have deployed to ensure sustained long-term growth.

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Builder of the Year Ivory Homes' Innovation Agenda

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1 home builder in building permits and construction value, scaring off every large-volume, multistate production operation that dared enter Ivory’s Wasatch Mountain lair. They have to pitch in and get involved because they all realize that we won’t have sustainable economic growth if housing is too expensive here.”.