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3 Secrets to Successful Landmark-Status Building Construction Projects

Commercial Construction Blog

Prior to the usual municipality review and approval of construction plans, the project must already have sign-off from the appropriate landmark authority. This step can be further complicated if the building has both city and state landmark status, since the project will have to receive approval from those two separate authorities.

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Protecting lives and our most important heritage

Specification Product Update

The goal was to ensure the window’s ornate stonework and glass would be effectively protected in the event of a fire, balancing aesthetics with the need to ensure safety for town hall users, as well as to protect the culturally important building itself.

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Construction To Begin: Mainland Companies Granted Luxury Garden Development

Bylt News

Mainland has received approval to build five 3-story attached residences which will range between 4,400 to 5,600 square feet. This is the 3 rd approved Germantown project for the company. To restore the building’s original appearance, the outside stonework was cleaned and windows were restored. million in 2021.

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General Contractor License Virginia

Contractors Liability Blog

Approved Providers: The education must be undertaken through a provider approved by the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR). Step 5: Submit the Application and Await Approval Applications can usually be submitted online through the DPOR website or mailed to the DPOR office.

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Protecting lives and our most important heritage

Specification Product Update

The goal was to ensure the windows ornate stonework and glass would be effectively protected in the event of a fire, balancing aesthetics with the need to ensure safety for town hall users, as well as to protect the culturally important building itself.