Sentences with phrase «construction practices reduce»

Improved road maintenance and construction practices reduce or eliminate runoff and fine sediment being delivered into streams, which can degrade water quality and fish habitat.

Not exact matches

Sustainability best practice was considered at every stage of the project and some of the measures included: · at least 90 % of construction and demolition waste was either recycled or diverted from landfill; · a project - specific construction travel plan was devised prior to work on site to reduce road transport movements and deliveries;

The Bureau added that apart from youths employment, the state government's massive infrastructure programme such as new roads, schools construction, introduction of modern agricultural extension and practices, and other infrastructure projects, several thousands of indirect jobs have been created to reduce the problem of unemployment.

In carrying out the initiative under this section, the Secretary shall identify and advance best practices to reduce delivery time and project costs, from planning through construction, for transportation projects and programs of projects regardless of mode and project size.

These buildings combine an integrated approach to design with tried - and - true best practices for construction and include ENERGY STAR certified refrigerators, dishwashers, clothes washers, and ceiling fans (when these appliances are provided), as well as low - flow water fixtures that reduce water consumption.

The anatomy and operation of a green school includes reduction in energy and water use, recycling efforts during and after construction, native and adaptive landscaping, practices that reduce the demand on municipal infrastructure and strategies that improve resilience to climate change.

Reducing Healthcare Facilities» Contribution to Climate Change — Hospitals, medical offices and other health care facilities can reduce their carbon footprint by adopting green building principles, choosing construction sites that are close to public transportation and mixed - use areas to cut down on automobile use, by using low - emission and no - emission lighting and heating strategies, and other ways that benefit health and ensure the environmental sustainability of the health care practice.

The CSR - interested tourist is willing to pay a little extra to ensure that social and humanitarian measures are practiced at their destination, that the local ecology is respected, and for environmentally friendly construction or emissions - reduced travel.

Construction remains one of the most dangerous industries in the country, but you can dramatically reduce the risk of serious injury and death by utilizing safe practices at all times.

Features such as low impact site planning, efficient energy usage, high indoor air quality, reduced water consumption & responsible construction practices are just some of the ways that Liberty Homes will achieve these goals.

Morris Habitat for Humanity helps reduce the community's carbon footprint by incorporating sustainable building practices during construction.