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Carbon Tax Proposed in Portland will be First in the Nation

Green Building Law Update

The City of Portland is proposing a carbon tax that would be the first of its kind anywhere in the country. Policymakers could use the resulting revenue to offset the impacts on energy-intensive industries and lower-income households, lower individual and corporate taxes, and invest in clean energy and climate adaptation. Comment here.

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Portland Cement Uses | How to Use Portland Cement | What Is Portland Cement Used for | How Is Portland Cement Made | Why Is It Called Portland Cement

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Portland Cement Uses. In construction, there have many more uses for Portland cement. They are – Portland cement is now widely used in construction to make concrete. Where in construction immediately hardness has required this Portland cement is used. How to Use Portland Cement.

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A Perfect Mix: VERIFI® and Portland Limestone Cement

GCP Applied Technologies

A Perfect Mix: VERIFI® and Portland Limestone Cement. Combining Portland Limestone Cement with In-transit Concrete Management Enhances Performance & Sustainability. Combining Portland Limestone Cement with In-transit Concrete Management Enhances Performance & Sustainability. Phillip.fry@gc…. Thu, 05/26/2022 - 12:27.

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Will We See More Seismic Retrofitting in the Construction Industry?

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Here in Portland, Ore., As communities in the area grapple with how to get ready, discussions in Portland serve as a good example of the challenges of actually making upgrades. These discussions also lead to questions about the new seismic retrofitting industry in the region. The Seismic Retrofitting Industry.

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Robotics in architecture and construction: An industry shift

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Just as the invention of ultra-strong Portland cement and innovative Building Information Modeling (BIM) software dramatically improved the way we design and construct buildings, robotics will have an equally integral role in our industry.

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State of the Construction Industry: July Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

But when you get a free minute, it’s worth taking a look at what’s going on in our industry. Finding new business in the construction industry doesn’t work the same way it used to. An in-depth report from The Portland Metro Workforce Development Board in Portland, Ore. 10 Trends in A/E/C Business Development.

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Empowering Workforce Development: Bridging Shortages and Embracing Diversity in the Construction Industry

Autodesk Construction Cloud

In an ever-evolving world, the construction industry is a backbone of progress, building cities and infrastructure that shape the future. The Looming Shortages: A Cause for Concern The construction industry has been wrestling with a concerning shortage of proficient workers.