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🚨 Government Efficiency Push: A Possible Double-Edged Sword for Real Estate Construction Safety and Environmental Stewardship? 🚨 The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is here, led by @Elon Musk and backed by President-elect @Donald J. Trump, whose real estate experience spans decades. Together, they’re pushing to cut red tape and speed up processes across the board. But here’s my question: Will we risk essential safety and environmental protections in the name of “efficiency”? ⚠️🌍 In an industry like construction, regulations aren’t just bureaucratic hurdles—they’re safeguards for workers, communities, and the planet. We’ve seen what happens when oversight slips, and the consequences can be devastating. Efficiency can’t come at the cost of trust and responsibility. In my latest article, I dive into what a biased “streamlining” could mean for construction, safety, and sustainability. Let’s keep this conversation going and work toward a future where progress and integrity go hand in hand. Read the full article, and share your thoughts below. 🛠️💬 #ConstructionSafety #EnvironmentalStewardship #GovernmentEfficiency #Sustainability #ElonMusk #DonaldTrump #BIGAppWork #IntegrityInBuilding #ConstructionIndustry https://lnkd.in/gqfpJfrz BIG

𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝘆 𝗮 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀. Brownfield redevelopment presents unique challenges, ranging from contamination remediation to navigating complex regulatory landscapes. Our team is committed to helping our clients overcome these challenges through innovative solutions and a deep understanding of both the environmental and commercial aspects of brownfield projects. 𝟭. 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: With years of experience in brownfield redevelopment, our team brings a wealth of knowledge and proven strategies to every project. 𝟮. 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: We stay at the forefront of technological and methodological advancements, ensuring that our approaches are not only effective but also innovative and sustainable. 𝟯. 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁-𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵: Our clients' visions and goals are at the heart of what we do. We work collaboratively with them to ensure that their final development aligns with their objectives and expectations. 𝟰. 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀: We are deeply committed using sustainable practices in our work, supporting our clients in delivering their own environmental, social and governance targets. #BrownfieldDevelopment #Regeneration #ConstructionUK #Gettingthingsdone #JohnFHuntRegeneration LCM Media

Environmental planning for complex bridge projects can help drive on-time delivery, effective cost management and community buy-in. HNTB's Carlos Swonke outlines key considerations that can enhance project outcomes for successful complex #bridge projects. https://bit.ly/3VajPGE

Managing Director, Nigel Huish and Regional Director, Simon Edwards reflect on 25 years shaping the business from humble beginnings to global expansion thanks to the opportunities afforded by parent company IDOM.   Whilst contaminated land consultancy has always been a core service, the business has been dynamic over the years and reacted to industry opportunities, several of which have stemmed from new government regulations and policy.   As Simon notes “The key to our business success has in some ways been about being fluid and dynamic, and reacting to the macroclimate of business and industry.”   The contaminated land market is experiencing a surge in opportunity, driven over the years by increasing environmental awareness, stringent regulations and advancements in remediation technologies. As government’s globally prioritise sustainability and materials management in construction, the demand for remediation of contaminated sites has never been greater.   Read the full article here https://bit.ly/3weuffS.   We’d love to hear about your remediation challenges and success stories in the comments! #contaminatedland #brownfield #regeneration #remediation #environmentalconsultancy

🔍 #FAQ: What is a Brownfield? According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a brownfield is a property expansion, redevelopment, or reuse that may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant. There are several benefits to investing in properties classified as Brownfields, centered around the availability of infrastructure and economic incentives. Using brownfield sites for development may be preferable to using existing green space, as reinvesting in these properties benefits communities and protects the human health and the environment. A successful brownfield redevelopment can be accomplished by considering the final land reuse and how to manage any risk posed by contamination to the end user. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g2XN_8gy

At RVA Group, we’ve long talked about the importance of the tripartite alliance between client, contractor, and independent consultant. But this idea is more crucial than ever, during the remediation phase of a project, where regulators and landowners assess the standard of environmental cleanup efforts before a project can be deemed complete — without incurring unnecessary penalty costs. Here’s more: https://lnkd.in/eS_d4Rq3 #Demolition #GlobalDemolition #Decommissioning #SiteRegeneration #LandRemediation

Navigating brownfield remediation is no easy task, luckily NJIT TAB Program has a number of helpful resources and webinars to make the redevelopment process a little more straightforward (including a few #PerthAmboy success stories!). 🏭 Read more: https://lnkd.in/ePPvrn2G #NJITTAB #brownfields #environmentalremediation #njredevelopment #njdevelopment #redevelopmentlaw #environmentallaw #environmentalpolicy

Today is #EarthDay 2024. Earth Day is a reminder to us all, as individuals and organisations, to respect and celebrate the planet. This year’s theme, #PlanetvsPlastics, highlights the impact we can all have, even by making small changes. Creating a sustainable future is a cornerstone of the work we do at @BurnsMcDonnell, not only through the engineering and construction of infrastructure to support the transition to net zero, but also through our Environmental Services (ENS) team, who work to maximise the sustainability of projects, UK-wide.  You can read more about the work of our UK ENS Group here: https://lnkd.in/e8v7GjJB #BurnsMcDonnell #sustainability #environment #engineering #construction

💧AECOM focuses on climate projects, aiming for more revenue from project management. Despite recent profit dips, they're winning in infrastructure and gearing up for PFAS cleanup, set for growth in environmental and infrastructure sectors.💧 I expect more construction firms to do this in the near future AGS Associates #water #infrastructure #environmental #profit

As a Build Reuse Board Member, I am thrilled to share that our organization was selected by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to receive $6.6M in grant funds as part of President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act and the Federal Buy Clean Initiative. Over the next five years, Build Reuse will work with the #reuse industry to gather data and develop Environmental Product Declarations (#EPDs) for #salvaged #construction materials. EPDs show the environmental impacts across the life of a product and can drive more #sustainable #purchasing decisions by allowing buyers to compare products. I believe these efforts will catalyze demand for the reuse of building materials by allowing builders and cities to lower the #embodiedcarbon and #carbonemissions of buildings, which will accelerate #measurable progress towards attaining their #climateaction goals. This opportunity is a game changer for creating a sustainable built environment!