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Emergency Commercial Facility Disaster Planning: 3 Takeaways from Recent Hurricanes

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Earlier this fall, the entire country watched as hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria caused widespread destruction across Texas, Florida, the Caribbean and Puerto Rico. We also understand how important it is to have a commercial facility disaster plan in place ahead of time. Make the Most of Advance Notice.

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Zika Virus and LEED Buildings – Redux

Green Building Law Update

there are 5,460 locally acquired cases in Puerto Rico, and those numbers will grow significantly because the mosquitoes that can carry Zika are found in increasing areas of the U.S. But where a building has an insect management plan, the negligent implementation of a plan may arguably give rise to liability.

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Why Are Weather Delays Such a Big Issue in the Construction Industry?

Construction Marketing

Hurricanes and beyond have ripped apart all kinds of construction and infrastructure and plenty of areas in the US face rebuilding: Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico. Watch weather reports carefully and always plan accordingly. Have plans in place. Knowing these plans ahead of time will help everyone know how to react.

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Cat Dealership Gets Permission For Distribution Center in Cuba

Construction Equipment

The Miami Herald reports Caterpillar's Puerto Rico-based dealer, RIMCO Cat , has been give permission to set up a distribution center and warehouse in Cuba's Mariel Special Economic Development Zone.

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Wipe Out Zika Virus Carrying Mosquitoes with Pesticides

Green Building Law Update

Local mosquito borne transmission of Zika virus has recently been reported in Puerto Rico, the U.S. storm water management ponds, landscaping features, etc.) Zika virus, that is spread to people primarily through the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito, has become a matter of real concern. Across the continental U.S.

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News About Earthbags Solving Climate Problems

Natural Building

Thousands of people in Puerto Rico are still living under blue tarps three years after Hurricane Maria struck the island, and more than 30,000 families have asked the government for assistance after the storm destroyed or damaged their homes, with not everyone eligible to receive help.

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7 Tips for Aligning Your Project Management Workflows & Construction Technology

Construction Business Owner

7 Tips for Aligning Your Project Management Workflows & Construction Technology How to achieve the best possible project management — and how an integrated, cloud-based construction software solution can help mhodges Wed, 08/30/2023 - 09:38 Effectively managing today’s construction projects can be a complex, exhaustive process.