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Are We Missing an Important Element of Sustainability Reporting?

Autodesk Construction Cloud

2024 promises to be a transformative year for public companies when it comes to reporting on strides made toward greater environmental sustainability.[ 1 ] In preparation for this new era, large publicly held entities and smaller companies alike have ramped up measurement and reporting around environment, safety, and governance.

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On the Road with Amr: The Path to Innovation  

Autodesk Construction Cloud

In this new blog series, On the Road with Amr: The Path to Innovation, I’m seeking experts in the field who are increasing construction quality and speed, maintaining the integrity and safety of their workforce, and advocating for sustainable materials business practices.     A tall order, but it’s being done. 

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United Nations Declaration for Sustainable Architecture

Natural Building

The United Nations has written a set of “principles for sustainable and inclusive urban design and architecture” for architects to sign up to called the San Marino Declaration, which architect Norman Foster is set to launch. Port cities need to ensure that port facilities are up to international transport and safety standards.

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7 Benefits Of Wastewater Treatment

Construction Marketing

Good wastewater treatment maximizes the reusing of water for sustainability and nature preservation. . 2) Safeguard Public Health and Safety. Metal contaminants, like lead, stay on the road surface and aren’t washed off by rainwater. This wastewater can spread on roads, possibly causing biological toxicity, including humans.

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HS2 to hold bidders day for subcontractors

Construction Enquirer

earthworks, minor civils, roads, landscaping, trees) Station fit-out (incl. surfacing, kerbing / paving, road signs, gantrys, VRS) External works (e.g. earthworks, minor civils, roads, landscaping, trees) Station fit-out (incl. surfacing, kerbing / paving, road signs, gantrys, VRS) External works (e.g.

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Safety: What to do when employees know better but don’t do better

FDR Safety

This article will take a comprehensive look at addressing this problem along with the culture of safety, and examines the philosophy, accountability and structure needed to develop a successful safety program. First thoughts about safety. Many companies establish safety as a “No. Many companies establish safety as a “No.

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4 key innovations and construction trends across airport design

BD+C

4 key innovations and construction trends across airport design 0 qpurcell Mon, 12/04/2023 - 10:04 Airports Here are some of the key trends Skanska is seeing in the aviation sector, from congestion solutions to sustainability. Passengers also like knowing they’re using an airport focused on sustainability.

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