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Single-Family Build Time Grew in 2023

The Pro Builder

The amount of time it takes to build a single-family home is increasing. months on construction, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ Eye On Housing blog. In 2023, the average time to complete a single-family house was 10.1 months, with 1.5 months spent on obtaining authorization and 8.6

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QR Codes Unlocking Secrets of NYC Building Permits | ENR.

ENR Construction

Building Types. QR Codes Unlocking Secrets of NYC Building Permits. New York City building permits are sprouting up with QR codes that instantly unlock vast amounts of project information. of Buildings commissioner. It is now nearing the issuance of its 200,000th building permit with a QR code.

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The First Permitted Tire Bale Home in New Mexico

Natural Building

I recently received the following email from Kimi Ishikawa: We are in the process of building the first-ever fully permitted tire bale home in New Mexico! Anyway, here is our blog post on our build, in case you have any interest in including it in the Natural Building Blog: [link] com/post/breaking-new-ground.

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Design and Construction Solutions for Commercial Building Efficiency

Wolgast Corporation

Building an efficient and sustainable commercial building can be perceived to be costly and complicated, but it does not have to be. Working with an experienced Design-Build Contractor can save you money and provide guidance for savings from sustainable and long-lasting material investments.

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5 Key Considerations When Constructing Agricultural Steel Buildings

Construction Marketing

Agripreneurs are now taking advantage of steel buildings for their agricultural projects. So, if you’re planning to put up an agricultural steel building, here are the key considerations you need to take into account: 1. The Building Purpose. It’s better to have a separate building for each function.

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Read the Latest News on Top Construction and Engineering Hazards, March Permits Down 8.8%, US Team Builds $1.2bn Hanoi Embassy, $70.5 Million B-21 Hangar Contract, and O-I Glass Builds Its First American Magma Facility

Construction Daily News

Meanwhile, March saw a slowdown in new construction, with permits falling by 8.8%. million to build a hangar for the B-21 bomber. Sustainable energy and modern building approaches will overhaul the risk landscape, with drastic changes in design, materials, and construction processes,” Berruguete added. “To March Permits Down 8.8%

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How to Avoid 3 Common Commercial Construction Scheduling Delays

Commercial Construction Blog

Unrealistic Expectations for Construction Permit Review. One of the first ways a project can get jammed up early on in the construction process is if the client is unrealistic about the length of the municipality’s permitting process. It’s also important to remember that permitting processes vary from city to city.