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Best Practices for Ensuring Clean Drinking Water on Construction Sites

UK Construction Blog

The water provided to workers must meet the standards set out by the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2016 in England (or the equivalent regulations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland). The topography and proximity of contaminated areas such as concrete washout pits or fuel storage zones should also be evaluated.

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STEEL BRIDGE TASK FORCE NAMES DAVID STODDARD AS THE RECIPIENT OF 

Civil + Structural Engineer

The annual award recognizes individuals who have made significant industry contributions to advance steel as the material of choice for steel bridge supply, production, design, fabrication or construction. Wilson Memorial Award. It was instituted in 2022 to honor Alexander D. About Alexander D. Dexter Memorial Award Lecture.

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Innovative Approaches to Improving the University Lakes System 

Civil + Structural Engineer

These challenges forced the residents of Baton Rouge to start thinking about the future of University Lakes, and a master plan was developed in 2016. For Sasaki’s team, this meant understanding both the minimum depth of water needed to restore the lake system and the volume and amount of material created.

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Mass Timber Buildings: Sustainable Path to Net Zero Goals

CCR Magazine

With public and private support for this renewable resource, experts believe mass timber could challenge steel and concrete as favored construction materials. Mature forests are maximizing their carbon storage while growing forests are maximizing their carbon sequestration. It is also estimated that forests in the U.S.

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What You Need To Teach Your Employees by December about GHS changes to Hazard Communication Standard

Safety Services Company

Jay Acker is a technical writer who creates material for conducting safety meetings, safety training programs, posters and other items. So if your workplace includes hazardous chemical warning labels or Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), please read on to find out what your employees need to know so that you meet the first deadline.

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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

Initially, the plan was to place loose rip-rap rock on the slope to prevent material sloughing. Impact : The backbone of this project was infrastructure that included new roadways, underground utilities, large stormwater planters, detention basins, and below-ground stormwater storage. 2 | SMR-ISD Consulting Structural Engineers, Inc.

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What You Need to Teach Your Employees by December about GHS Changes to the Hazard Communication Standard

Safety Services Company

Jay Acker is a technical writer who creates material for conducting safety meetings, safety training programs, posters and other items. So if your workplace includes hazardous chemical warning labels or Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), please read on to find out what your employees need to know so that you meet the first deadline.