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Biodiversity and Development: How to Build Without Destroying Ecosystems

CCR Magazine

What strategies can we use to advance human development while protecting the planet’s diverse ecosystems? It’s essential to maintain biodiversity conservation while expanding infrastructure growth since these two goals can be achieved side by side.

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Secrets of Environmental Permitting Solar Farms

Civil + Structural Engineer

There are lessons learned, hints discovered, and tips earned through permitting and compliance for tens of thousands of acres of solar energy facilities. Solar power has emerged as a frontrunner in the pursuit of sustainable energy. What are the potential effects? How do we mitigate those effects?

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5 things developers should know about mass timber

BDC Network

Erik Barth Regulations Mass Timber Wood The Changing Built Environment The U.N.’s Both types of emissions are generally measured in carbon use intensity (kgCO2e/SF) and are combined to understand the overall carbon profile of a project. Operational emissions are associated with the building performance after completion.

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2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement: Environmental/Sustainability

Civil + Structural Engineer

The park expands Arlington County’s ability to meet Chesapeake Bay Watershed regulations while cultivating native plants and providing new boardwalk areas and fresh interpretive designs. The resultant multifaceted benefits impact not only the local community but set a precedent for nationwide flood management and environmental conservation.

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Learn About the Latest News on US Worker Fell 40 Feet, Growing Construction Worker Wages, and Construction Aggregates Market

Construction Daily News

A US 127 Worker Fell 40 Feet in East Lansing and Was Hospitalized Original Source: Worker on US 127 project hospitalized after falling 40 feet in East Lansing A construction worker fell 40 feet from US-127 at Trowbridge Road on April 28 after a beam he was sawing gave way. Wage increases ripple. billion by 2034, up from USD 434.3

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Eco-Friendly Building Ideas: Innovative Designs for Sustainable Living

UK Construction Blog

Eco-friendly building ideas are pivotal for this shift, focusing on reducing carbon footprints and improving energy efficiency in homes and commercial structures. These building strategies encompass a broad spectrum of practices, from incorporating energy-efficient appliances to the use of renewable materials.

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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

The building’s strategic design includes a 35 percent targeted reduction in potable water use through efficient fixtures and equipment, a 25 percent targeted reduction in energy costs with a focus on thermal performance and optimal heating, and a 360-panel floating solar array to name a few. ladder truck, fire engine and ambulance.