OK Hardware & Construction World News 09.13.22

This week on #construction news, studies have shown that are signs of a slowdown happening. "signs of strain" were beginning to show due to rising inflation. Concrete has been responsible for 8% of global carbon dioxide emissions alone. "Fast Company" list multiple ways to lower the carbon emissions on concrete. In #Hawaii news, Honolulu's Department of Planning and Permitting is enforcing zoning laws. Due to permits changing there has been a backlog of commercial and residential projects. It has been hard for architects to obtain a building permit application number.

https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/data/construction-industry-showing-first-signs-of-slowdown-13-09-2022/

https://www.fastcompany.com/90786922/concrete-more-polluting-than-flying-4-ways-to-decarbonize-cement-industry

https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/local-news/2022-09-12/honolulu-dpp-resignations-are-concerning-for-construction-industry-city-council-chair