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The UK Sets the Scene for Mandatory ESG Laws in the Western World

Green Building Law Update

await action by the federal government on mandatory ESG laws, the United Kingdom has become the first European Union country to enact mandatory ESG disclosure laws. Two separate regulations were “laid before Parliament by Command of Her Majesty and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament”. As we in the U.S.

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ESG, including Advantaged by Green Building, Requires Risk Oversight

Green Building Law Update

Investments by individuals and institutions driven by environmental, social and governance matters continue to remain front and center in the minds of boards of directors, government regulators and the media. The issue is not new and has its roots in the 1960s ‘purposed’ investment practices of pension funds managed by trade unions.

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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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The Reasons BIM is Going Nowhere Fast

Building Information Management

Sustainability. Regulators and the building industry should support efforts by codes and standards developers and adopting jurisdictions to format criteria in ways that simplifies and enhances the ability to verify compliance. Defining High-Performance and Common Metrics. Codes and Standards Adoption and Enforcement.

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Common types of pipe fittings in a plumbing system

Construction Cost Estimating

The role of a fitting in pipe systems is to attach straight pipe or tubing sections, adjust with various sizes or shapes and for other purposes, like regulating (or measuring) fluid flow. Generally reducers remain concentric, but eccentric reducers are also utilized if required to sustain the top- or bottom-of-pipe level.

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LEED Credit is Designed to Eliminate Illegal Wood in Buildings

Green Building Law Update

Documentary proof that the products are backed by a FLEGT license accepted under the European Union Timber Regulation. The European Union has similar timber regulation. Voluntary forest certification systems have become important in promoting sustainable forestry. The entire credit can be accessed from this link.

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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. Construction project stakeholders expect you to self-regulate and reflect on whether you’re up to the task.