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NAHB Advocacy Efforts and Outcomes

The Pro Builder

and providing greater flexibility when using bond financing to build or preserve LIHTC properties. Department of Health & Human Services budget proposal completely eliminated Job Corps funding. In other words, it gives federal agencies the latitude to interpret the scope of regulations. Plaintiffs in Loper Bright Enterprises v.

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A Look at the Regulations Surrounding Commercial Construction in California

Stonemark

Commercial construction projects tend to be heavily regulated, and notably so in California. Each city, county, and town has various agencies that outline their own criteria, and trying to understand these regulations can easily overwhelm even a seasoned developer.

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Embracing Change for Safer, Efficient Facilities

OmTrak

Multiple government regulations add complexity, and each creates silos for specific information provision. For instance, the Work Health Safety Act requires information to be provided to workers and users on safe use of facilities, while other regulations might demand asset registers, certificates, and manufacturer instructions.

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Guide to Getting a General Contractors License in Maine: Electricians, Plumbers, and More

Contractors Liability Blog

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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Making headway: what to do about tower crane safety?

Practical Law Construction

With the scarcity of land and new residential or office developments literally growing upwards, cranes are an everyday sight in urban areas. For example: In the Battersea crane collapse in 2006 (in which two men were tragically killed), the crane operators used the manual for a different model of crane to the crane in operation.

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Paradise Palms Redevelopment: Transforming Community Living Through Innovative Design

Construction Daily News

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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Construction Marketing Secret: Architecture Billings a Leading Indicator of Construction

Construction Marketing

A greater share of nonresidential activity is reviewed and approved by architects but without complete design involvement. Diffusion indexes, centered at a score of 50, frequently are used to measure change in economic activity. [ for the June 1996-December 2004 period using a running three-month moving average for the ABI. [