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LEED Bird Collision Deterrence to be Required in Highland Park

Green Building Law Update

The City of Highland Park, Illinois, became the latest jurisdiction to consider bird friendly building regulations when on June 22, 2015 the City Council forwarded a proposal to the Plan Design Review Commission for comment prior to final approval by the Council. It is that same standard now being adopted in Highland Park.

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LEED Bird Collision Deterrence to be Required in Highland Park

Green Building Law Update

The City of Highland Park, Illinois, became the latest jurisdiction to consider bird friendly building regulations when on June 22, 2015 the City Council forwarded a proposal to the Plan Design Review Commission for comment prior to final approval by the Council. It is that same standard now being adopted in Highland Park.

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6 Reasons to Hire a Professional Contractor

Contractor Connection

Most homeowners think about renovations sooner or later. It’s true that there’s no other home quite like yours, but there are common threads among most renovation projects. It means that a job is done right, and it also helps prevent injuries and property damage. That’s where things can get tricky.

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Thought Leader Series: Home Modifications to Increase Safety for Seniors

Contractor Connection

They’ve remodeled and renovated their home over the years to be exactly the way they want it to be. Falling at home is the #1 cause of injuries for seniors. Renovating kitchen cabinets to include shelves that pull out so seniors can more easily reach items. Retirement is for taking it easy, not work!They’ve

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Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

All the tools and support services are readily available to enable strategic collaboration and efficient delivery of any type or size of repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build activity. Federal acquisition regulation. The effectiveness of interventions for preventing injuries in the construction industry: a systematic review.

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

via Four BT, LLC – 4BT enables owners to consistently deliver quality facilities repair, renovation, and minor new construction projects on-demand, on-time, and on-budget. Check throw regulator and spring assembly for tightness. ARCS-BAR-01-06M Frequency: Semi-annually. Security Bollards/Barricade. On rotating types: a.

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How the Infrastructure Bill Could Expand Opportunities to Women and Minorities

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Infrastructure regulations typically target road, railroad, bridge, and port designs. Improving smart technology in the construction industry also reduces the risk of on-site injuries. Rose Morrison is the managing editor of Renovated , where she covers contracting and residential construction topics. Schedule Demo.