Smart Irrigation Market Expands with New IoT Water Management System
Green Industry Professionals
DECEMBER 7, 2017
Adding the Internet of Things provides new insights that improve irrigation monitoring, performance and troubleshooting.
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Essential Reasons Why Everyone Should Be Certified in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
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JUNE 13, 2022
The sustainable sites category supports site preservation, restoration, or management strategies that enhance the site’s natural setting, biodiversity, ecological functions, and associated watersheds. Water Efficiency. It also includes how water is managed and treated after use to prevent pollution.
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7 Benefits Of Wastewater Treatment
Construction Marketing
MAY 13, 2021
Properly treated wastewater can be a reliable water source for many purposes. Good wastewater treatment maximizes the reusing of water for sustainability and nature preservation. . Waste water treatment systems are specifically designed to prevent waterborne pollution. 2) Safeguard Public Health and Safety.
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Heaviland Landscape Puts Heavy Dent in Tech Center's Water Consumption
Green Industry Professionals
JUNE 3, 2016
Heaviland Landscape Management projects it will save the Palomar Tech Center 2.3 million gallons of potable water annually, through landscape design renovation and a recycled water irrigation system conversion.
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Landscape Irrigation, Water Features and Lakes Go Hand in Hand
Green Industry Professionals
MAY 1, 2014
The Irrigation Association has added a specialty group for water features and lake management, citing the importance of these related industries to landscape irrigation.'
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GreenIQ Introduces PlantLink Soil Moisture Sensor and Launches Support Program for Contractors
Green Industry Professionals
NOVEMBER 10, 2015
GreenIQ expands its smart watering with PlankLink and introduces support program for lawn care specialists to streamline irrigation management.
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91 Year Old Babulal Gandhi Tells the Secrets of His Farm
Natural Building
MARCH 16, 2020
He has built the forest in a way that consumes 50% less water. Harvesting or conserving water was a crucial step in the transformation. Usually, when water is stored in such huge volumes, one assumes that there is an abundance of water. However, Gandhi says that “Ensuring water in 100 acres of the farm is no mean feat.
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THIS ENGINEERED WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Contractor Magazine
NOVEMBER 2, 2012
THIS ENGINEERED WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM is designed to manage harvested rainwater, stormwater, graywater, process and foundation water for reuse as cooling tower, toilet and irrigation makeup. read more.
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High-Performance Features That Set The New American Home 2021 Apart
Pro Builder
MARCH 18, 2021
just outside of Orlando, but showcases significant energy, water, and resource efficiencies that deliver comfort, indoor health, and convenience to its owners. Water Heaters. Energy Star-qualified tankless water heaters with 96% thermal efficiency (0.96 9 Housewraps That Block Air But Allow Water Vapor to Escape.
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Greensburg, Kansas Rebuilds Green After Tornado
Natural Building
OCTOBER 26, 2020
They also save thousands of gallons of water with low-flow toilets and drought-resistance landscaping and have LED street lighting. A rainwater irrigation system for its Main Street has never worked. More than $120 million in disaster relief funds from the state, Federal Emergency Management Agency and U.S.
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You Should Comment on the Revised Green Globes Standard
Green Building Law Update
SEPTEMBER 13, 2015
The Water assessment area’s point allocation has also been raised significantly to highlight the vital importance of water efficiency. This ensures that Green Globes buildings prioritize indoor water efficiency. For example, Section 9.1 With respect to the future, GBI is moving to a continuous maintenance process (i.e.,
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Sustainable Agriculture Standard Announced
Green Building Law Update
MARCH 6, 2016
For example, set a target by requiring that water use per acre be less than X gallons (or acre feet) per acre (i.e., a performance based metric) as opposed to requiring that only irrigation equipment from an approved list of low water use equipment can be used (i.e., which would be a practice based metric).
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FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
There are four phases of project management which are required to manage projects efficiently on quality, time and costs. Defining and organizing the project: Defining project is the first step in the project management process. Team members monitor and control progress in terms of cost, time, and quality; and manage risk.
You Should Comment on the Revised Green Globes Standard
Green Building Law Update
SEPTEMBER 13, 2015
The Water assessment area’s point allocation has also been raised significantly to highlight the vital importance of water efficiency. This ensures that Green Globes buildings prioritize indoor water efficiency. For example, Section 9.1 With respect to the future, GBI is moving to a continuous maintenance process (i.e.,
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120 Subways in America
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 11, 2011
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The Green Roofs of Sea Ranch
Natural Building
JANUARY 30, 2021
Green roofs have gained global momentum during the last three decades as water conservation becomes more of an issue along with the need to manage rainwater runoff in urban areas. Thus, the roofs may need mowing and/or watering so that they do not provide fuel for the spreading of a fire.
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TYPES OF CRACKS IN CONCRETE BEAMS
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 8, 2011
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Introduction to Finite Element Methods-The Book-Part-2
The Constructor
JANUARY 14, 2012
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EXPOSURE CONDITIONS AFFECTING DURABILITY OF CONCRETE
The Constructor
AUGUST 10, 2012
2 Moderate Concrete surfaces sheltered from severe rain or freezing whilst wet, Concrete exposed to condensation and rain, Concrete in contact or buried under non-aggressive soil / ground water. Advertisement Hot Topics Recent Topics Most Viewed Most Discussed FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT?
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REDUCING DRYING SHRINKAGE IN CONCRETE
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 8, 2011
Magnitude of the tensile stresses is influenced by a combination of factors: Amount of shrinkage Degree of restraint Modulus of elasticity Amount of creep The amount of drying shrinkage is influenced mainly by the amount and type of aggregate and the water content of the mix. The result is a series of shallow, closely spaced, fine cracks.
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TYPES OF CRACKS IN REINFORCED CONCRETE SLABS
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 8, 2011
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BRICK MASONRY CONSTRUCTION TIPS
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 15, 2011
These bricks should be properly soaked in water for at least two hours before use. Advertisement Hot Topics Recent Topics Most Viewed Most Discussed FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT? The bricks should be compact, homogeneous, free from holes, cracks, flaws, air-bubbles and stone lumps.
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STRUCTURAL DEFECTS OF FOUNDATIONS AT CONSTRUCTION.
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 1, 2011
Problem Areas Effect on foundation Defects in structure Insufficient depth of foundation (mostly in soft clayey soil) Movement of foundation due to changes in water table seasonally, and movement due to trees and vegetation. The problem areas, effects in foundation and defects in structure due to those causes are presented here.
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240 TESTS ON WATER FOR CONCRETE
The Constructor
AUGUST 18, 2012
The initial setting time should not be less than 1 hour and to be within 25% of the result with distilled water. The initial setting time should not be less than 1 hour and to be within 25% of the result with distilled water. Final setting time shall not exceed 12 hours and also be within 25% with the distilled water.
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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws
Green Building Law Update
APRIL 28, 2019
Solid Waste Management. Water Quality and Land Management. Laws enacted in 1998 required agricultural operations with $2,500 or more in gross annual income and livestock operations with 8,000 pounds or more of live animal weight to have and comply with a nutrient management plan for nitrogen and phosphorus.
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120 Introduction to Finite Element Methods-The Book-Part-1
The Constructor
JANUARY 14, 2012
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Top 10 PVC Pipe Manufacturers in India
CivilJungle
JUNE 7, 2021
The company’s objective is to meet the growing needs of its clientele in water, waste management, and infrastructure sector through a specially developed high-performance range of piping products. Jain Irrigation. This will pass on the boiling water with effectiveness joined with economy and have a long life.
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52 REINFORCEMENT COVER AND PRE-CONCRETE CHECKS
The Constructor
MARCH 20, 2012
Steel spacers can be used, but only when the structure is not in a corrosive atmosphere or be exposed to water. Advertisement Hot Topics Recent Topics Most Viewed Most Discussed FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT?
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Witchcliffe Ecovillage in Australia
Natural Building
JUNE 16, 2021
The entire development is to be carbon negative, sourcing its own energy, water and fresh food through solar and rainwater capture, regenerative agriculture practices, and passive solar and low carbon building techniques. An on-site sewage treatment plant will provide processed water to feed surrounding gardens.
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52 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING SITE PLANNING
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 16, 2011
Civic services such as water supply, drainage sewers, electric lines, telephone lines, etc. The ground water table at the site should not be very high. Advertisement Hot Topics Recent Topics Most Viewed Most Discussed FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT?
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ACCELERATED CURING METHOD FOR COMPRESSIVE.
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 27, 2011
The most commonly adopted curing techniques are steam curing at atmospheric pressure, warm water curing, boiling water curing and autoclaving. The temperature of water in the curing tank shall be at boiling (100 o C) when the specimens are placed. Compressive strength test using Accelerated curing method: 1.
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FACTORS AFFECTING STRENGTH OF CONCRETE
The Constructor
MARCH 21, 2012
Water: frequently the quality of the water is covered by a clause stating “.the the water should be fit for drinking.”. This criterion though is not absolute and reference should be made to respective codes for testing of water construction purpose. in dry conditions), it should be suitable for use in concrete.
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230 BENEFITS OF USING STEEL FIBRES IN CONCRETE
The Constructor
JANUARY 1, 2012
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244 STRUCTURAL USES OF PRECAST CONCRETE
The Constructor
MARCH 25, 2012
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SOLING UNDER FLOORS & FOUNDATIONS
The Constructor
AUGUST 16, 2012
Preparation of Surface: The bed on which rubble soling is to be laid should be cleared of all loose materials, leveled, watered and compacted before laying rubble soling. The surfaces should then be watered and consolidated with mechanical or sufficiently heavy wooden tampers and log-rammers.
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203 PILE LOAD CAPACITY
The Constructor
MARCH 17, 2012
EFFECT OF WATER TABLE ON SAFE BEARING CAPACITY OF SOIL LOAD ON PILES LOAD BEARING MASONRY What is the relation between lab/field california bearing ratio test (CBR) and the bearing capacity of soil? Advertisement Hot Topics Recent Topics Most Viewed Most Discussed FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT?
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230 Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
The Constructor
DECEMBER 20, 2011
Advertisement Hot Topics Recent Topics Most Viewed Most Discussed FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT? Tweet Loading GET LATEST TOPICS IN YOUR EMAIL- SUBSCRIBE NOW. He is the founder of The Constructor and works in a reputed construction company.
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What Will It Take for the Construction Industry to Reduce Carbon Emissions?
Fieldwire
APRIL 18, 2022
It captures rainwater and runoff in conventional barrels, which pumps move directly to irrigation systems. The remaining water is pushed through a filtration device. Individuals can use the purified water for cleaning, bathing, drinking, washing and more. Installing a rainwater harvesting system can conserve vital resources.
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WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT?
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT? WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT? If you’re managing a project and you want to ensure its success, you need to transform what may begin as a vague concept into a measurable and accountable process that meets your company’s requirements. You minimize costs. You utilize resources effectively.
TEMPERATURE EFFECTS ON CONCRETE
The Constructor
MARCH 21, 2012
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Homes LEEDing the Way to Sustainability and Resiliency
Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
The lawns are a locally produced hybrid grass, which requires minimal water and no chemicals. An innovative filtration system provides purified water and an irrigation process captures, filters and utilizes graywater alongside a rainwater harvesting system to support the native xeriscape landscape. . .
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105 TYPES OF PRECAST CONCRETE CLADDING & FEATURES
The Constructor
AUGUST 7, 2012
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223 Journal of Structural Engineering
The Constructor
DECEMBER 25, 2011
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BALANCED CANTILEVER METHOD OF BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
The Constructor
JANUARY 17, 2012
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