Tag: environmental
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FORTA’s Products Receive Environmental Claims Verification – CCR-Mag.com
NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete is pleased to announce that FORTA LLC products, Forta-Ferro® fibrous reinforcement and Helix® Micro Rebar reinforcements have received an environmental verification statement from NEU. NEU’s Third-party Validation/Verification Program provides an independent, impartial assessment of environmental claims for technologies focused on reduced-carbon cement, concrete and related…
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FTA seeks to eliminate environmental criteria from capital investment grant guidelines
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: The Federal Transit Administration proposed updated guidelines to its multibillion-dollar Capital Investment Grant program that would remove the “social cost of carbon” calculation as part of the rating criteria for transit grants, calling it a…
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FTA seeks to eliminate environmental criteria from capital investment grant guidelines
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: The Federal Transit Administration proposed updated guidelines to its multibillion-dollar Capital Investment Grant program that would remove the “social cost of carbon” calculation as part of the rating criteria for transit grants, calling it a…
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Environmental Benefits of Modern Asphalt Roofing
Do you want to make your home eco-friendlier and save money? Believe it or not, you can do both with modern asphalt roofing solutions. It’s one of the best green technologies you’ve probably never even thought about. If you’ve been putting off your roof replacement, here’s what you need to know about the best and…
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Environmental Benefits of Using Skip Bins for Waste
Skip bins do way more than just give you a convenient spot to throw away rubbish. Many people don’t realise their huge environmental impact. A skip bin service helps create several positive outcomes for our environment. Companies like 7 Skips sort and recycle the waste from your bins, which cuts down landfill waste dramatically. These…
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California walks back environmental law for housing, advanced manufacturing
Listen to the article 6 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The California Legislature has rolled back provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act in an effort to spur housing construction and cut red tape for other types of projects, according to a June 30 news release from…
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Integral Expands with PennJersey Environmental Acquisition
Integral Consulting Inc., a leading environmental, scientific, and engineering consulting firm, is pleased to announce the acquisition of PennJersey Environmental Consulting, based in Milford, New Jersey. This strategic acquisition enhances Integral’s capabilities in site remediation, regulatory compliance, and environmental due diligence across the Mid-Atlantic region. Founded in 1993, PennJersey has built a reputation for providing…
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NEU Launches Program to Assess Environmental Claims
NEU, leader in the global concrete industry in advancing reduced-carbon concrete technologies, begins its Third-party Validation/Verification Program. This initiative provides an independent, impartial assessment of environmental claims for technologies focused on reduced-carbon cement, concrete, and related solutions. With the surge in technological developments addressing carbon emissions in construction, the need for credible and verifiable environmental…
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Some of the Top Ways to Improve Indoor Environmental Quality
Creating healthier indoor environments has become a top priority in modern construction and building design, particularly as developers and building managers look to improve the well-being, productivity, and comfort of occupants. Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) is a comprehensive concept that encompasses air quality, acoustics, thermal conditions, and lighting—factors that significantly influence how people feel and…
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Some of the Top Ways to Improve Indoor Environmental Quality
Creating healthier indoor environments has become a top priority in modern construction and building design, particularly as developers and building managers look to improve the well-being, productivity, and comfort of occupants. Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) is a comprehensive concept that encompasses air quality, acoustics, thermal conditions, and lighting—factors that significantly influence how people feel and…