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Facility Condition Assessment Data Can Help Reduce Carbon Footprint

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Today, 11 states have mandated a 100 percent goal for both renewable portfolio standards, carbon emission portfolio standards, and greenhouse gas reduction standards. Buildings and facilities significantly contribute to carbon emissions through energy consumption for heating, cooling, lighting, and operating equipment.

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NYC’s $700M Subway Resilience Plan Hinges on $30B Sewer Upgrade and Local Action

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HERMANN/MTA via Creative Commons July 22, 2025 The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s $700 million program to fortify New York City’s subway system against flash flooding is advancing on multiple fronts. of rain in one hour overwhelmed the combined sewer system and sent torrents of water into subway tunnels. Commissioner Rohit T.

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Renovate or Extend? How to Choose the Right Home Improvement for Your Budget & Needs

UK Construction Blog

You control how much to spend, and with expert advice, you can estimate the value your changes will add to your property. Updated kitchens, modern bathrooms, and energy-efficient improvements typically offer strong returns on investment, with some projects adding up to 10% to your property’s value.

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Infrastructure Work Kicks Off $5B Vermont All-Season Resort Expansion

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Since buying 1,095 acres of land in 2023 for $43 million , Great Gulf’s goal has been to develop a community that includes “immersive year-round events and amenities,” including a swimming pool with an indoor/outdoor roof, a fitness facility/spa and conveniences to be found along walking and mountain biking trails.

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Manchester United New Stadium: £2bn 100,000-Capacity Vision to Replace Old Trafford

UK Construction Blog

Innovative sustainable design features include a distinctive umbrella-like canopy with integrated solar panels, rainwater harvesting systems, and acoustic engineering to amplify crowd atmosphere whilst maintaining environmental responsibility. The project promises significant economic benefits with Oxford Economics projecting £7.3

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Loft Conversion Planning: The Critical Role of Technical Drawings and Structural Assessment

UK Construction Blog

Original roof structures were typically designed to support only the roof covering and wind loads, not the additional dead and live loads associated with habitable spaces. Portal frames, ridge beams, and floor strengthening systems all require precise specification within the technical drawings to ensure structural adequacy.

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Green Light for Ameren Illinois $1.6B, 380-Mile Transmission Build

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The project stems from the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) 2024 Long-Range Transmission Plan Tranche, which identified critical bottlenecks in the Midwest grid. Easement negotiations are led by Emerald Energy & Exploration, Volkert and Contract Land Services. billion upgrade. of Illinois, in a company release.