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CEA: Equipped for defence

Roads Online

One of these milestone moments came in mid-2023. Early in the process, the contract outlined several key dates to be achieved. These “milestone dates” as outlined by Withell, were critical in ensuring the six-year project was completed on time. It was at this point JCB CEA started to deliver the first of the machinery.

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Protecting US Homes From Climate Change Depends on More Than Individual Action

The Pro Builder

Organizations like First Street Foundation analyze climate resiliency and provide detailed projections about the preparedness of communities for disasters like floods, fires and heat waves. Rain gutters won’t stop a home’s lower-level from flooding when the sewers are backed up because of outdated infrastructure.

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Inside Out: Building Resilient Infrastructure to Safeguard Against Natural Disasters  

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Holly Schaubert As the world faces increasingly frequent and intense natural disasters, ensuring the nation’s infrastructure is built to last has never been more important. Natural disasters often occur concurrently or in rapid succession, making a multi-hazard approach essential. Approximately 1.5

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How inclusive design supports resilience and climate preparedness

BDC Network

How inclusive design supports resilience and climate preparedness 0 qpurcell Thu, 11/16/2023 - 13:31 Resiliency Gail Napell, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, shares five tips and examples of inclusive design across a variety of building sectors. Design for Access Design so all people can access, exit, and use a space independently.

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Hurricanes and flooding: Advancing building strategies for resilience

Construction Specifier

Flooding is the leading cause of destruction in natural disasters across the U.S., The devastating hurricanes of the 2024 season, along with severe flooding events in the Midwest and Northeast regions, have highlighted the widespread need for improved flood preparedness. impacting both coastal and inland regions. mm (1 in.)

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Emergency Response Plans: Is Your Construction Site Ready?

CCR Magazine

deaths for every 100,000 construction workers in 2023, bringing total fatalities to 5,283 for the year. In this guide to emergency response preparedness, well tell you why these plans are crucial for ensuring safety on your construction site and how you can make sure that your worksite is prepared. OSHA reported 3.5

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Building Beyond Profit Why Construction and Nonprofits Need Each Other

Construction Daily News

Labor shortages continue to plague projects nationwide, with the Associated Builders and Contractors estimating the industry needs to attract nearly 650,000 additional workers beyond normal hiring to meet labor demands in 2023 alone.