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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? The world’s ecosystems function as complex systems where every species plays an essential role that upholds environmental health and stability.

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

ENR Construction

s largest ski resort, the project team is navigating strict state regulations and difficult site grading on one of the largest developments in Vermont history. the access road to the ski resort that 5,000 vehicles use daily in winter, says Sherman. It’s one of the first applications for use with such high pressure,” he says. “At

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Changes at Barratt North East

The Construction Index

His replacement is Kerry Moore, who is currently senior land manager. Milburn joined Barratt Homes in May 2001 as land manager and has been development director since July 2004. As development director she now becomes responsible for overseeing the acquisition, appraisal and development of land for residential projects.

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Gongs for the quangocracy

The Construction Index

Sir Peter Lauener, chair of the CITB Senior functionaries of Homes England, National Highways , the Building Safety Regulator, the Rail Standards Board, the Infrastructure & Projects Authority (IPA) and the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) feature in the latest list of gongs, along with various private sector nabobs and worthies.

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Achieving Balance Among Drive-thrus and Walkable Communities 

Civil + Structural Engineer

by Jill Bahm, AICP, Partner, Giffels Webster Throughout the US, the interest in creating more walkable communities is intensifying. More land is consumed for vehicle stacking to keep waiting cars from extending into the roadway, as well as accommodating bypasses or “bailouts” to let drivers out of the queue, if needed.

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Navigating Government Regulations in Construction Projects

CCR Magazine

Navigating government regulations in construction often feels like steering a ship through ever-changing waters. Rules evolve, new standards emerge, and just when you think you’ve figured it out, another update lands. Health and safety remain paramount, particularly in a field where work accidents are more common.

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Protecting sensitive sites: Noise and vibration rules

Construction Specifier

By Todd Busch Photo dhvstockphoto/courtesy bigstockphoto.com In the United States and Canada, three places are uniquely regulated by government authorities for construction noise and/or vibration. The regulations require studies before construction activity and/or noise and vibration monitoring during construction.