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Article 4 Direction: What Property Owners Need to Know Before Converting

UK Construction Blog

Key Takeaways An Article 4 Direction is a legal measure that restricts permitted development rights, requiring property owners to obtain planning permission for changes that would normally be allowed without application. The primary purpose of an Article 4 Direction is to give local authorities greater control over development.

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A Comparative Analysis of Construction Costs

CCR Magazine

Increase in Construction Prices Leads to Struggles in New Developments Since 2021 , various commercial real estate segments, such as multifamily, retail, and healthcare, have faced rising construction costs for new developments. the restaurant segment noted the highest construction cost per square foot. Across the U.S.,

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Uncover the Latest News on Decarbonize Construction and Construction Loans

Construction Daily News

Meanwhile, Construction loans cover land, blueprints, permits, labor, and materials. If your project costs more than expected, you can use a construction loan to access contingency reserves or interest reserves to avoid interest payments during development. . Construction loans cover the upfront costs of land, supplies, and labor.

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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

The project leveraged four alternative delivery methods including: landside and airside construction management at-risk, a design-build-operate-maintain baggage team, design-bid-build award contracts and multiple design-build concession/tenant packages.

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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona

Business Facilities

Arizona offers one of the lowest costs of doing business in the United States, primarily because of low taxes and small state government. In Mesa, Boeing employs more than 3,700 people at its 2-million-square-foot facility to build Apache attack helicopters for the U.S. In 2015, Apple decided to put its $2 billion, 1.3-million-square-foot

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New IBC rules for insulation in unvented enclosed roof framing assemblies

Construction Specifier

Low-slope and steep-slope unvented roof systems ( i.e. insulation and air barrier are applied directly to the underside of the roof deck) are common in applications where designers are seeking cost-effective and energy-efficient roof assemblies. The unvented attic space is completely within the building thermal envelope. Section 1203.3

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Key Elements in a Fluid-applied Barrier System Specification

Construction Specifier

By Karine Galla Air and water-resistive barrier systems play a crucial role in the longevity and performance of commercial buildings, and safeguarding against issues such as excessive energy consumption and moisture-related damage. They promote drying because they allow vapor from inside the building to diffuse to the outside.