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Discover the Latest News on Water Utility Construction and Construction Insurance Capacity

Construction Daily News

The Sierra Nevada, the US’s greatest mountain range (excluding Alaska), extends through California’s central/eastern side and covers 25% of its land. The DCP water system will service just under 30 million people, or 70% of California’s population, making it a huge event for the US’s largest state.

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Sound advice: Fenestration and acoustic solutions

Construction Specifier

A well-designed building envelope will provide the necessary sound attenuation while maintaining daylight and outside views without compromising energy efficiency, safety, or functionality. Photo by Ted Miles Photography/courtesy EFCO Meeting code and project-specific needs The International Building Code ( IBC ), the U.S.

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Read the Latest News on Uniper Begins Solar PV Portfolio Building, Rolls-royce’s Multimillion-dollar Expansion Begins Construction, the Ultimate Grenfell Tower Inquiry Measures Includes Single Construction Regulator, and HS2’s Most Notable Construction Milestone is Long Itchington Wood Tunnel

UK Construction Blog

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. This will guarantee that persons who are responsible for the safety of buildings are held accountable for their actions.

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Stamp Duty Scotland: Understanding LBTT Rates and How They Affect You

UK Construction Blog

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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Read the Latest News on UK Delays Low-carbon Rules, UK Pays Bae $5b for Royal Navy SSN-AUKUS, Global Holdings Builds UK’s Largest Full Timber Edifice, and Hs2 Train Link Frustrates Business

UK Construction Blog

The post Read the Latest News on UK Delays Low-carbon Rules, UK Pays Bae $5b for Royal Navy SSN-AUKUS, Global Holdings Builds UK’s Largest Full Timber Edifice, and Hs2 Train Link Frustrates Business appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Building low-carbon homes from the start is cheaper and climate-friendly.