Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 2, 2020

But when modern American society thinks about green building, those thoughts are almost universally of buildings and not of infrastructure like roads and bridges. The Greenroads Rating System was the first third party, point based system available to certify sustainable roadway and transportation infrastructure projects.

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Construction Law

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The inaugural meeting of the new British Infrastructure Taskforce was convened by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves today (18 October), bringing together major financial companies and government in a bid to increase business confidence in making UK infrastructure investments. See the panel to the right.

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HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Before You Select A Site. Often a commercial general contractor isn’t tapped for a project until the specific site is already locked in. For ground-up projects, a GC can visit the site to look beyond what is shown on the plat of survey – including surroundings that will need to be considered in construction logistics.

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HardHatChat

JULY 28, 2017

With so much activity in the sector related to new store expansion, scouting new sites and making remodeling plans, smart grocery brands are tapping commercial construction partners with expertise in grocery store development to help navigate specific considerations that come with a grocery store construction project.

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Construction Law

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

A dedicated Parliamentary committee should be established to provide oversight on major infrastructure projects being pursued by the Scottish Government where the project is likely to run over multiple parliamentary sessions, a Scottish Government committee recommends. See the panel to the right.

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Construction Law

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Hopes for a substantial rise in infrastructure investment have been boosted by news from Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves that she will alter fiscal rules to make a potential £50 billion available. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.

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Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The Thomas Township infrastructure project will enable Hemlock Semiconductor Operations (HSC) to invest up to $375 million and create 170 jobs. .

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Construction Law

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The Treasury has announced that a new National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) to replace the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) and the Major Projects Authority (MPA) will be launched in Spring next year. See the panel to the right.

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PC Construction

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The MRRC, located on a half-acre site in Middlebury, is a cutting-edge facility designed to convert food and beverage waste into renewable biogas. The MRRC also plays a vital role in phosphorus sequestration, preventing over 60 tons of phosphorus from entering Otter Creek and Lake Champlain annually.

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 1, 2023

candidate at Capitol Technology University, and a senior construction safety manager and senior safety and loss consultant with a 25+ year record of success overseeing all areas of safety on multimillion-dollar construction, infrastructure, environmental, health and safety projects for government, insurance and private-sector clients.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 29, 2018

To address this hazard, OSHA enacted a new rule about silica dust on construction sites last fall. Technology-Driven Safety Revolution Making Construction Sites Safer. Survey: Mayors’ Top Concerns Include Infrastructure, Climate Change, Opioids. Infrastructure. One of their top concerns?

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BD+C

JUNE 5, 2023

Implementing an ‘asset drawdown strategy’ for site decarbonization Solidifying a decarbonization plan via an “asset drawdown strategy” that carefully considers both capital and operating costs represents a game-changing opportunity for existing properties to compete with new projects.

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Business Facilities

OCTOBER 1, 2022

The Boyd Company will share their experiences navigating the shifting site selection landscape for emerging industries. Jenny Massey, Sikich; Linda Burns, Wadley-Donovan-Gutshaw Consulting; and John Boyd, Jr.,

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 12, 2023

ClearSky Smart Fleet is the culmination of all our efforts, and we’re excited to see it help our customers do their jobs faster, better and more efficiently than ever before. Transforming Telematics The concept for ClearSky Smart Fleet is rooted in the desire to have our technology infrastructure match the rest of the JLG experience.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Planning for Technology and Data Capture Any hospital planned today must be designed with the necessary infrastructure to support new and emerging technology. “It We spend a lot of time studying and budgeting for future technology and infrastructure needs. It used to be that hospitals had imaging and that was about it,” said Strohm.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

of Transportation is auditing sites it has leased out that are under or near infrastructure after a fire temporarily closed part of I-10 in Los Angeles. The California Dept.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 24, 2021

Define and discuss issues as a group, beginning with a joint site walk, and continuing through project completion. Best value management of the total cost of ownership for facilities and other physical infrastructure is best accomplished with implementation of robust programmatic methods. Collaborative design for constructibility.

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 12, 2021

Collaboration and connections: partnerships—and large infrastructure projects—are key components of York County, NE’s development strategy. The post Primed For Expansion In York County, Nebraska appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

of Transportation is auditing sites it has leased out that are under or near infrastructure after a fire temporarily closed part of I-10 in Los Angeles. The California Dept.

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BD+C

MARCH 14, 2023

Meet Spot: A robot that’s being tested to keep construction sites clean 0 qpurcell Tue, 03/14/2023 - 07:57 AEC Tech What if we could increase consistency and efficiency with housekeeping by automating this process with a robot? Introducing: Spot. Currently, there’s a lack of consistency in how we manage and track housekeeping on jobsites.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

That said, this article will unravel strategies that resonate with professionals, from those who meticulously plan projects to those who wield the tools on-site. Engineers (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical) Civil engineers focus on the design and maintenance of infrastructure. Ensure equipment is maintained and used safely.

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Construction Law

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. If you don't have an account, you can get free access to the news on this site and receive a free newsletter onFridays by creating a Newsletter account. See the panel to the right.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 21, 2021

What are the things you considered before and after a construction site is built? This is the most common question by several companies and establishments that want to add another construction site in a different environment. A lot of company owners think that they can prevent damaging underground infrastructure during excavation.

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Construction Law

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Four root causes have been identified by the National Infrastructure Commission as being behind systemic failures of cost management on major infrastructure projects in a new report ‘Cost drivers of major infrastructure projects in the UK’. See the panel to the right.

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Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Florida’s 15 deep-water seaports and 19 commercial airports are the entry points for a vast international trade infrastructure. The post Florida: An International Gateway To Growth appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Unless the fundamental root causes are addressed, there is little hope of for ending the endemic economic and environment waste associated with building and other forms of physical infrastructure. Betting on Big Data: How Construction Firms are Leveraging Digitized Job Sites.” Wood, Chris. Construction Dive. 2018 Industry Report.”

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Construction Law

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. If you don't have an account, you can get free access to the news on this site and receive a free newsletter onFridays by creating a Newsletter account. See the panel to the right.

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Construction Marketing

AUGUST 3, 2022

Even infrastructure projects like roads and sewers. Heavy construction refers to megaprojects that are oftentimes infrastructure-focused, like dams or flood control systems and facilities. It’s important that project management teams are able to keep up with the communications needed by a stakeholder to workers on-site, or vice versa.

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Construction Law

JULY 12, 2024

Water regulator Ofwat proposes cuts to water company’s infrastructure investment plans over the next five years by some £16 billion, at the same time as announcing that new funding models will be used in procurement of what is still a giant programme of £88 billion. See the panel to the right.

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FDR Safety

APRIL 4, 2018

With the President’s Trillion Dollar Infrastructure Plan, it is likely that the construction industry will see an increase in Megaprojects and other large-scale developments. Applaud workers for safe practices and remind them that safety on the job site is the most effective way to enjoy life off of it.

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Lets Build

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Other than performing due diligence with site assessments and infrastructure planning , there are other ways to ensure your pre-construction phase goes smoothly: Create a single source of truth. The key to ensuring on-site and off-site quality, safety, and efficiency is standardising your processes with digital tools.

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Construction Law

JULY 26, 2024

Long-term lack of investment in infrastructure has been blamed by Environment Agency chief Alan Lovell for poor performance by water companies. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.

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Construction Law

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

A working paper on proposed planning reforms has been released by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government to accompany the working paper on the governments Ten-year Infrastructure Strategy (see Editors Comment).

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 24, 2021

President Joe Biden’s USD$2 trillion housing and infrastructure agenda have been met with mixed reactions from the construction industry. A recent Infrastructure Intelligence commentary detailed that 55% of contractors believe that the plan would do more harm than good. Waste Reduction.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 23, 2021

GAO analysis says 11 large-scale projects at coal-fired power plants and industrial sites were funded; department says it's new program beefed up with with infrastructure act funds will fix cost management.

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Civiconcepts

JANUARY 24, 2022

Before anything gets constructed, a land survey of the construction site is essential for measuring the topography factors, Angle, determining the location of existing infrastructure, establishing the boundaries of your … 10 Types of Land Survey | What Is Land Surveying | Types of Land Surveyors | Types of Land Surveying Read More (..)

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Building Radar

AUGUST 8, 2024

A site survey is a critical step in various fields such as construction, real estate, and urban planning. This article explores the importance of site surveys and outlines the process involved, providing valuable insights for stakeholders in these industries. What is a Site Survey? Importance of a Site Survey 1.

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