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5 Green Construction Practices that are becoming Standard Commercial Construction Procedures

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This is a great example of a practice that is not only good for the environment, but also makes good business sense as it mitigates shipping costs, keeping construction budgets in line. Product and Material Selection. And when those changes are positive for both the environment and how we do business, it’s a win-win for everyone.

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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

Green Building Law Update

The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) may adopt regulations to implement the bills. Organics recycling” means any process in which organic materials are collected, separated, or processed and returned to the marketplace in the form of raw materials or products, and includes anaerobic digestion and composting.

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Unique Parts of the European Construction Industry

Constructonomics

While this new east-west link has been built life has went on above ground uninterrupted as this rail network is threaded through the sewers, cables, and foundations of London. Their product the Tefra Quick Coupler is designed to ensure safety and eliminate one of the most dangerous aspects of handling digger plant attachments.

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U.S. Construction – Improving Efficiency & Competitiveness

Building Information Management

Few experts would disagree that there is a lot of room for improvement with respect to the renovation, repair, sustainability, and construction of the built environment(1.). The importance in doing so lies in the facts that the construction sector has major impact upon our economy and our environment(2.).

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15 Different Types of Cement and Their Uses

CivilJungle

Sewer construction. It is also used to construct precast sewer pipes. It also provides improved durability for concrete in most aggressive environments, reducing the risk of deterioration of the structure and structural failure. Hydraulic Cement : Heavy construction places. Bridges and culverts. Walls , floor , stairways.

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What Is Tunel | Types of Tunnels | What Are Tunnels Used for | Classification of Tunnel | How Are Tunnels Built |Advantages of Tunnels | Disadvantages of Tunnels

CivilJungle

Tunnels appear economical than bridges or open cuts for public sector utilities such as water, sewer as well as power. While the title indicates, such tunnels are being unearthed from the production of hydropower. Tunnels are also proven economical to carry publicly owned utilities such as water, electricity, sewers, and so on.

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Builder of the Year Ivory Homes' Innovation Agenda

Pro Builder

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. Collaboration within and across operational groups is critical, especially when adding new product to the mix. Photo: Erik Ostling / dbphotoagency.