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Secrets of Environmental Permitting Solar Farms

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Ken MacDonald, Regional Director of Environmental Permitting and Compliance with UES First, a secret is only a secret if one doesn’t know it. There are lessons learned, hints discovered, and tips earned through permitting and compliance for tens of thousands of acres of solar energy facilities. What are the potential effects?

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Early Collaboration: The Key to Commercial Construction Risk Mitigation

Commercial Construction Blog

Early Engagement for Improved Decision-Making Engaging GCs early provides Directors with critical insights that enhance the project’s overall design and feasibility. During this stage, the client/GC team collaboratively address site assessments, permit requirements, and scheduling, leveraging the GC’s practical experience in the field.

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Why Probate Properties Are Hot for Multi-Family Conversions in Phoenix

CCR Magazine

This includes ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units), density bonuses for developers, and a willingness to approve projects that increase housing supply. Instead of a single-family home, you could add units by building duplexes or triplexes. Zoning and permitting can also be a challenge. These measures are helping ease the crisis.

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Navigating the intricacies of code compliance and authorities having jurisdiction

BDC Network

Navigating the intricacies of code compliance and authorities having jurisdiction 0 qpurcell Thu, 09/19/2024 - 12:02 Codes and Standards The construction of a building entails navigating through a maze of regulations, permits, and codes. If these are clearly conveyed, the permitting phase often sees fewer hiccups.

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How Practitioners are Applying AI and CFD Research to Advance Wind Engineering 

Civil + Structural Engineer

Wind tunnel testing (WTT) has been and continues to be the primary choice for accurate quantitative evaluation of wind flows around buildings. Case Study: San Francisco, California A consulting engagement in San Franciso illustrates how innovative tools impact a community.

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Paradise Palms Redevelopment: Transforming Community Living Through Innovative Design

Construction Daily News

The project promises to enhance local infrastructure while fostering economic growth and community engagement. With various approvals and planning hurdles overcome, the project is now set to begin construction in early October. Construction is set to begin in early October, following essential approvals.

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What the Building Quality Assurance Act means for Dutch construction – and how to prepare

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The Building Quality Assurance Act, Wet Kwaliteitsborging voor het Bouwen , is set to be introduced in mid 2023 and will radically change the building system regulations for the Dutch built environment. The new legislation will impact many stakeholders from construction businesses and municipalities to building owners and consumers.