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5 Green Construction Practices that are becoming Standard Commercial Construction Procedures

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This is a great example of a practice that is not only good for the environment, but also makes good business sense as it mitigates shipping costs, keeping construction budgets in line. And when those changes are positive for both the environment and how we do business, it’s a win-win for everyone. Chuck Taylor, Director of Operations.

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Award of Merit Water/Environment Central Industrial District (CID) Green Infrastructure and Improvements Project

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To help develop and assess new techniques for capturing stormwater runoff before it enters the combined sanitary sewer system, the Kansas City Water Services Dept. piloted a green infrastructure demonstration project that aims to reduce overflows by more than 20%.

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Best Sustainability, Award of Merit Safety, Award of Merit Water/Environment: South Adams County Water

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The 12 alluvial wells that supply the South Adams County Water and Sanitation District’s 66,000 customers produce severely hard water, requiring local homeowners to frequently replace plumbing and water heaters and purchase costly in-home softeners that release corrosive brine waste into the sewer.

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Award of Merit: Water/Environment

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Lower Beacon Street Sewer Separation. Bonus Regions'

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Award of Merit Water/Environment: Tucson Blvd. Diversion Structure

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When a rotten egg odor began plaguing the El Rio Vista Natural Resource Park, local officials realized that it was coming from a Pima County wastewater sewer structure, which had undergone numerous modifications over the last 50 years.

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How to See the Underground Before Starting a Project

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If yes, you have probably built several establishments in a different environment. This is the most common question by several companies and establishments that want to add another construction site in a different environment. Beyond that, doing so can also ensure a smooth and safe work environment for your contractors.

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Water/Environment Award Of Merit: South Cobb Emergency Services Contract

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A 2018 failure at South Cobb’s Wastewater Reclamation Facility influent lift station caused a backup of its combined sewer overflow system that spilled sewage into the Chattahoochee River.

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