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The Link Between Land-Use Reforms and Housing Development

The Pro Builder

The Link Between Land-Use Reforms and Housing Development ibush Mon, 01/08/2024 - 15:31 Minneapolis has managed to increase housing supply while keeping rents in check. New land-use regulations and policies to encourage housing construction In 2019, the city of Minneapolis took the bold step of eliminating single-family zoning.

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Passive Solar Greenhouses in Ladakh

Natural Building

We studied the positives and drawbacks of traditional greenhouses, which are used extensively in Ladakh. Easily hand operated ventilators in these newly designed and developed greenhouses make it easy to regulate the temperature during summer months. There is not even a single electronic gadget that farmers have to use here.

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Read the Latest News on the U.K. Rail Network Advancement, a Quick Guide to Buying Used Construction Equipment, and Yimbys Urging Developers to Reform to Solve Affordable Housing Dilemma

UK Construction Blog

Rail Network Advancement, a Quick Guide to Buying Used Construction Equipment, and Yimbys Urging Developers to Reform to Solve Affordable Housing Dilemma appeared first on UK Construction Blog. In the meanwhile, let’s get started on learning about A Straightforward Guide to Buying Used Construction Equipment.

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Making headway: what to do about tower crane safety?

Practical Law Construction

In 2017, three men were killed while a crane was being erected. With the scarcity of land and new residential or office developments literally growing upwards, cranes are an everyday sight in urban areas. Most recently, a crane collapsed in East London, resulting in one death and a hundred people being evacuated from their homes.

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Paradise Palms Redevelopment: Transforming Community Living Through Innovative Design

Construction Daily News

Key Takeaways The Paradise Palms redevelopment is a $300 million project focused on mixed-use development. In 2017, 216 homes within the neighborhood received historic status. Zoning and Rezoning Process The first hurdle in the Paradise Palms redevelopment involves zoning regulations set by the Cairns Regional Council.

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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

The building’s strategic design includes a 35 percent targeted reduction in potable water use through efficient fixtures and equipment, a 25 percent targeted reduction in energy costs with a focus on thermal performance and optimal heating, and a 360-panel floating solar array to name a few.

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Locations For The Food Processing Industry: The Food Puzzle

Business Facilities

From the July/August 2017 Issue. M idway through 2017 the Food Processing industry already has seen a number of expansions and relocations along with new facility construction. Across Ohio, there are more than 13 million acres of farmland and over 10 million acres used to grow principle crops of corn, soybeans, wheat and hay.