Construction Specifier

APRIL 14, 2022

Americans experienced many climate disasters in 2021. in San Francisco in October 2021. As land is expensive real estate, designers are turning to the many rooftops, which make up 20 to 25 percent of the land area in major North American cities. Photo courtesy Stormwater Capture Co. By Sasha Aguilera and Karen Liu.

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Construction Specifier

MARCH 30, 2022

Americans experienced many climate disasters in 2021. in San Francisco in October 2021. As land is expensive real estate, designers are turning to the many rooftops, which make up 20 to 25 percent of the land area in major North American cities. Photo courtesy Stormwater Capture Co. By Sasha Aguilera and Karen Liu.

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Plant & Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Ronan Larkin, Director of Finance Regulation and Commercial comments: “NI Water has returned a strong performance across its key outputs, it continues with the investment programmes set out in the price control and is looking ahead to address the challenges posed by the climate emergency and biodiversity crisis.

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Jonas Construction

DECEMBER 22, 2021

In this article, we’re taking a look back at the important trends that shaped the construction industry in 2021 and we’re looking forward to the new trends on the horizon for 2022. Despite challenges like economic uncertainty and tightened regulations, the industry continued to adapt and find new ways to grow and evolve.

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BDC Network

AUGUST 24, 2023

Marissa Kasdan, Associate AIA Multifamily Housing Affordable Housing Senior Living Design Designers Architects According to the Pew Research Center, the number of American adults aged 25 to 34 living in multigenerational homes has steadily increased from 9% in 1971 to 25% in 2021. million individuals.

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Levelset

OCTOBER 31, 2022

In construction, environmental regulations generally focus on stormwater, waste disposal, hazardous waste handling, and air quality. The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) requires contractors to report on the storage, use, and release of hazardous substances (as defined by CERCLA). Clean Air Act (CAA).

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CivilJungle

APRIL 13, 2022

When a homeowner thinks to build a home with an original design, in that case, everything should be taken into mind, like the land is not similar every and have unusual sizes and shape. Contractors and building materials also help fulfill the dream by listening to us carefully. For the planning, some regulations are observed.

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Practical Law Construction

MARCH 8, 2023

One of the major changes to the regulation of the design and construction of “ higher-risk buildings ” is the introduction of the gateway regime. As already mentioned, gateway 1 has been in force since 1 August 2021. Do they need Building Safety Regulator (BSR) approval? No, not directly.

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Buildern

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

One such measure is the use of a retainage fee, which is a percentage of the contract amount that an owner withholds from a contractor until the completion of the project. Usually, substantial completion is when the project is ready for its intended use or occupancy, even though minor work items may still need to be completed.

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Construction Daily News

JUNE 13, 2023

Dams, levees, and stormwater infrastructure received a D grade from the American Society of Civil Engineers in 2021. In 2021, Congress authorized billions for infrastructure projects under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Many still use decades-old data and ignore climate change dangers. Assistance is coming.

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Building Radar

JANUARY 14, 2020

We have studied and evaluated numerous sources – discover with us the most important trends and developments in the construction industry in 2020. ERP and CRM systems: How to make better use of data resources 3. Now the data already recorded for the EnEV certificate can be used as the basis for a building eco-balance.

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UK Construction Blog

AUGUST 25, 2023

This included civil engineering and environmental services on Phase 2a, from the West Midlands to Crewe, which was halted in late 2021, and work on the Grimshaw-designed HS2 terminus at Euston, which was scrapped. Other regions have trouble finding development-ready lands. Arup began working on HS2 in 2015. The South West has 20.3%

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

They push for stricter regulations on polluting industries and advocate for cleaner air for all, regardless of race or socio-economic status. They use the legal system to hold polluters accountable, challenge unsustainable practices, and advocate for stronger environmental regulations.

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CivilJungle

MAY 3, 2022

Defective or improper bamboo passage, the usefulness of bamboo that is either gathered too immature or not adequately parched can be tending to differences in temperature and humidity. The extended useful life of bamboo lessens the demand for alternate, preserving resources. Moso bamboo is the species most commonly used for flooring.

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Construction Daily News

MARCH 15, 2023

The building is used. Christi Long of Lincoln County, Tennessee, stated her land was covered with the black crust-forming fungus. “The Jack Daniel Distillery will adhere to regulations and industry standards for our Lincoln Co. Construction payroll employment rose 231,000 in December 2022 compared to December 2021.

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Construction Daily News

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Three couples who are opposing the pipeline’s use of eminent domain to acquire their land filed a petition for an emergency injunction last week, but Chief Justice John Roberts refused it in a brief ruling. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, which projected $1.2

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Roads Online

AUGUST 23, 2023

A central repository of subsurface information would significantly improve Australian infrastructure for Australians that use it and reduce the burden on taxpayers that economically support it. titles), and current and historical land use. A single source of truth of subsurface information for all projects and actors.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 10, 2025

Overseas buyers looking to invest in UK property face significant additional costs in the form of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT). Since April 2021, non-UK residents need to pay an extra 2% surcharge on top of the usual SDLT rates. Although incredibly useful, these calculators have limitations.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 10, 2025

Stamp duty Scotland, officially known as Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT), is a tax on buying property in Scotland. It replaced the Stamp Duty Land Tax in 2015. Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) applies to property purchases in England and Northern Ireland. What is Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT)?

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 9, 2025

Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) has varying rates and thresholds applicable to residential and non-residential properties, with significant Stamp Duty changes in April 2025 that could impact buyers financially. How to Use the Stamp Duty Calculator A stamp duty calculator is the first step in estimating your tax liability for any property purchase.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 1, 2025

In addition, as a last step in its response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, the government announced today that it will establish a unified construction regulator. Over 28,500 solar modules will be set up using landfill-specific anchoring technologies as part of this project.

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UK Construction Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2023

It lowers bills—a 2021 analysis estimated that a well insulated new-build using low-carbon energy would save the average home £200 a year, presumably considerably more today. Since then, Cameron has called for Conservative governments to use “muscular intervention” to transition to a low-carbon economy.

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Construction Daily News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

In today’s construction news, learn about an independent government study organization that determined that the building of barriers along the southern border of the United States has harmed Indigenous cultural sites, public lands, and delicate ecosystems. The report covers 2017–2021, the Trump administration.

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Construction Daily News

JULY 17, 2024

.” Megaprojects in manufacturing and infrastructure Manufacturing and infrastructure megaprojects may help the US outperform predictions again. Sleight showed sector growth by comparing 2017-2021 and post-2022 manufacturing-facility construction values. Census Bureau data shows this market was worth $66–$78 billion in 2017–2021.

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Construction Daily News

DECEMBER 26, 2024

US dollar rose against basket of currencies. Lumber costs more Homebuilders’ optimism for fewer regulations from Trump’s Republican administration kept confidence at seven-month highs in December, according to a Tuesday NAHB survey. to 637,000 units, the lowest level since March 2021. Treasury yields climbed.

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