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ESG Often Led by Renewable Energy

Green Building Law Update

Businesses do not need to engage in the current political fights over what are green energy, noting that the European Union just announced on New Year’s Eve the Brussels “green taxonomy” list of what is sustainable energy including natural gas and nuclear, to the displeasure of some. yes, this blog will continue).

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How two buildings in Seattle achieved high-strength concrete

GCP Applied Technologies

This was surely the case for the Two Union Square building, in Seattle, Wash., Pacific First Center , also in Seattle, achieved a similar strength of 14,000 psi, with hyper focus on quality assurance, like its Two Union Square neighbor. Silica fume (42 kg/m 3 ) was specified into the concrete mix design for Two Union Square.

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8 essential steps for effective project cost estimation and budgeting

Fieldwire

For example, focusing on green projects in your county where recycled and carbon-neutral materials are paramount can make you the local authority in sustainability. Factoring material waste into the equation can reveal how many additional supplies you should procure to prevent delay. Digital data lends itself to analytics.

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5 Best Hearing Protection Earmuffs for Lawn Mowing

Work Gearz

The logical solution is to procure really good hearing protection. The USA Noise Reduction Rating – NRR and the British Standards Institution – BSI together with the European Union – CE offer measurement units for determining how effective ear protectors are. Wireless or wired connectivity. Environmental Noise.

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Job Order Contracting – Best Practices Implementation

Building Information Management

The procurement process for a JOC contractor begins with an Owner request for proposal (RFP) where the real property Owner identifies the type(s) of work for which it is requesting services. The Technical team (Facilities Management / Engineering) develops specifications and plans necessary for the procurement and implementation of the JOC.

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State by State Incentives Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Appalachian Regional Commission and Delta Regional Authority Grants: Federal-state partnerships that work with the people of 37 Appalachian counties in Alabama and the Mississippi Delta region’s twenty Alabama counties to create opportunities for self-sustaining economic development and improved quality of life. SSBCI dedicates $12.1

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

They also offer a Sustainable Communities Grant and Loan Program that assists communities implementing “smart growth strategies,” and the CalReUSE Program that offers low-interest, forgivable loans to assist public and private partners in redeveloping contaminated “brownfields.” Expand fuel infrastructure, fueling stations and equipment.

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