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Legislation passed to prepare infrastructure projects for earthquakes

Construction Specifier

Earthquake Resilience Act aims to improve the nation’s preparation for and recovery from earthquakes. Photo courtesy National Institute of Building Sciences On the 35 th anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake in California, the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) leadership and Kevin Mullin, U.S. representative, passed the Earthquake Resilience Act to improve the nation’s preparation for and recovery from earthquakes.

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Flawed Data Skewed Lead Water Pipe Fix Funding, EPA Watchdog Says

ENR Construction

Data errors inflated projections in Texas and Florida of lead-lined drinking water pipes needing fix funding, according to new agency Inspector General report.

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Contractor wins EPDs for sustainable construction efforts in the U.S.

Construction Specifier

Permasteelisa Group has achieved a significant milestone for sustainable construction after being awarded the first EPDs for project-specific, bespoke facades in the United States for the Gateway development at UC Berkeley. Image courtesy Architect, Weiss Manfred Italian contractor Permasteelisa Group reached a major milestone after being recognized for its sustainable construction efforts with the first-ever Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for project-specific, bespoke facades in the

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[BOOK] Water Resources Engineering

Civil Engineer Blog

About the author The boook was written by Larry W. Mays. He is Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Arizona State University and former chair of the department. He was formerly Director of the Center for Research in Water Resources at The University of Texas at Austin, where he also held an Engineering Foundation […] The post [BOOK] Water Resources Engineering first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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How Top Firms Protect Margins in Costly Construction Markets

Construction companies face shifting labor markets, volatile material pricing, and global supply chain disruptions that threaten profitability. This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight. Learn how to deploy workforce agility, connected jobsite monitoring, automated procurement, and cost simulation models to preserve margin stability.