Contractors Liability Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

From electrical work to asbestos removal, knowing the local regulations, insurance, and bonding requirements will make sure your business is compliant and legal. It is important to understand what constitutes a business entity, such as limited partnerships or LLCs, and the necessary steps to ensure compliance with local regulations.

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Building Radar

AUGUST 8, 2024

This may include measuring land features, assessing environmental conditions, and evaluating existing structures. Site surveys are essential for ensuring that projects are feasible, compliant with regulations, and designed to meet the needs of stakeholders. This may include: Topographical Surveys : Mapping the land’s surface features.

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Construction Daily News

JUNE 20, 2023

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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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 27, 2024

The post Building Smart, Building Beautiful: Your Guide to Architectural Design Services appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Do not fear, because in this blog you’ll learn to simplify the process. Together, we’ll explore the potential of your existing space or the land you have in mind.

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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. Do they need Building Safety Regulator (BSR) approval? The gateways are: Gateway 1 – Planning stage.

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Construction Daily News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

With various approvals and planning hurdles overcome, the project is now set to begin construction in early October. Key Takeaways The Paradise Palms redevelopment is a $300 million project focused on mixed-use development. Construction is set to begin in early October, following essential approvals.

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Buildern

MAY 4, 2023

In this article, we’re serving up a construction terminology cheat sheet to demystify the jargon used in the United States (US) and Australia (AU). By using the right words, we can minimize misunderstandings and keep errors at bay. This, however, doesn’t hinder the innovative spirit of US construction professionals.

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Construction Daily News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

The development of 2 Hudson Square marks a significant milestone in the transformation of the Hudson Square area into a vibrant mixed-use destination. In 2003, the city identified the need to update zoning regulations to accommodate the area’s growth and changing needs.

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UK Construction Blog

AUGUST 25, 2023

The post Uncover the Latest News on New UK Building Product Launched by Markel, Arup Cuts Jobs as UK Construction Slows, British Construction Firm Buckingham Group Near Collapse, South East Plans Permission-ready Properties First, and Construction Business Civil Sanction Boosts Charity Funds appeared first on UK Construction Blog.

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In Eight

JUNE 22, 2023

This can be due to land restrictions or the need to support existing customers during refurbishments. CAPEX is often used to fund new, major projects or invest in key acquisitions. The key difference here with SUSCAP is that it is not used for expansion of a plant or growth of the organization – that would be CAPEX.

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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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Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

Pfizer, the pharmaceutical giant based in NY and NJ, reportedly is in talks to merge with British drug behemoth AstraZeneca, an engagement which may attract the scrutiny of antitrust regulators on both sides of the pond. After Congress approved a then-unprecedented $1.5-billion corporations. .”

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Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

A recent report in The New York Times indicates that not everyone in LALA-land is happy with the prospect that LA’s distinctive low-lying and spread-out urban landscape soon may be supplanted by a more run-of-the-mill conglomeration of towers.

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Construction Daily News

JUNE 13, 2023

But there’s a problem: New infrastructure planning often uses historical flood patterns rather than climate change risk estimates. To predict future flood danger, new infrastructure is often planned using historical data like high-water marks and storm strength. Many still use decades-old data and ignore climate change dangers.

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Construction Daily News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

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 project will use TBMs for substantial tunnelling. Also used will be steel, especially rebar and aqueduct pipelines. Next Delta Conveyance Project steps?

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

The post Oak Frame Porch Design: Enhancing Your Home’s Entrance appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Built using traditional techniques, these structures invoke a sense of classic craftsmanship and durability. This will ensure compliance with local regulations and a smoother building process.

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Buildern

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

What Software Do Construction Project Managers Use? Managing Project Schedule After the bids are approved, they add the approved bids to the estimate and start planning. They are also responsible for approving change orders, negotiating with vendors, and ensuring the financial stability of the projects.

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Contractors Liability Blog

MARCH 9, 2022

Please note that requirements are constantly changing and while every effort is made to ensure the accuracy contained in this blog you need to check with any State or local government before you proceed. The fee is $100 You need to provide: Three (3) references on forms approved by the State. The application can be found HERE.

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Construction Daily News

MARCH 15, 2023

The building is used. Construction fencing will follow if approved. Christi Long of Lincoln County, Tennessee, stated her land was covered with the black crust-forming fungus. She sued the county zoning office for approving warehouse permits improperly. Ward said city employees visit Memorial Auditorium daily.

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 21, 2025

The post Single Storey Extensions: Renovate Your Home with Extra Living Space appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Property owners have many possibilities for customisation since they can use their vision to create extensions that elevate their comfort while boosting their house value. The answer is: it depends.

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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

MARCH 10, 2025

The post Stamp Duty Scotland: Understanding LBTT Rates and How They Affect You appeared first on 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. LBTT was introduced on 1 April 2015.

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Construction Daily News

JANUARY 8, 2025

Housing Construction What if bureaucracy caused the housing crisis, not lumber, labor, or land? Imagine if cities built the housing they need instead of developers managing entitlements, permits, and approvals. Vienna and Paris demonstrate how to reduce red tape and build stakeholder-approved homes. communities.

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Construction Daily News

APRIL 4, 2025

Construction permit approval is a crucial stage that could take 30 months. X-energy’s streamlined, modular, intrinsically safe SMR design widens nuclear technology’s uses and markets and improves safety, cost, and building time compared to other SMRs and conventional nuclear.

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