BDC Network

MARCH 13, 2024

This blog first appeared as part of Gensler's Design Forecast blog series , looking at what’s next in 2023 and beyond. I would add zoning to the conversation. Europe is well on its way to creating completely regenerative systems, and emerging markets can leapfrog by learning from those strategies.

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UK Construction Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

The post Innovations in Plumbing & Heating: Enhancing Efficiency in Modern Construction appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Innovations in plumbing and heating systems play a huge role in that regard. Not only do these newer systems make things more comfortable for inhabitants, but they also help to conserve energy.

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 1, 2014

We also configured our Renewable Energy Leaders category to rank the metros that are using the most renewable energy, with some surprising results (hint: the top-ranked metro is the home of the oil bidness). (To But loyal readers of the BF Blog know that we’re bullish on Motown’s recovery. According to the U.S.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 25, 2023

This includes analyzing factors such as zoning regulations, transportation access, and market demand. After acquiring the property, the developer must design and plan the project, considering factors such as building codes and zoning regulations, the intended use of the property, and the target market.

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 1, 2014

The state also fully implemented its Tennessee Educator Acceleration Model (TEAM) educator evaluation system. It may surprise some folks that the birthplace of Big Oil also rules the roost in our Renewable Energy Leaders—Power Generation ranking. Many states are making giant strides in generating power from alternative energy.

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Contractors Liability Blog

AUGUST 20, 2024

Local Jurisdiction Differences While the CCB provides statewide licensing, certain cities and counties in Oregon may impose additional requirements: Portland: Contractors in Portland must comply with local zoning laws, environmental regulations, and may need additional permits from the City of Portland Bureau of Development Services.

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BDC Network

JUNE 13, 2024

According to research by real estate services firm JLL, renewing an existing building can increase its market rate by 120%. Modernize the Machine: Upgrade aging building systems. many cities offer tax credits and early permitting for building renewals 1. Enter: “Midlife Metamorphosis.”

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 31, 2022

In fact, officials of New York City are beginning to re-examine its zoning to ensure green spaces and parks are accessible and equitably distributed throughout the urban landscape. It also creates a new building zone called the ‘mid-doors,’ a term coined recently by Transsolar’s Erik Olsen, in his series “What is Indoors?”

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Contractors Liability Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Landscaping: Certain landscaping tasks, particularly those involving irrigation systems or large-scale projects, may require a specialized license. Building Codes Contractors must comply with the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code (MUBEC) and any local building codes. Do contractors need to comply with local building codes?

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BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Pressure From Both Directions With the volatility of energy prices, there is already ample justification for the hospitality sector to deploy energy-efficiency, sustainable measures to their properties. Paul Scriven, Energy and Sustainability Director with HDR, has seen a growing demand for such systems.

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Building Radar

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

This project focuses on completing a ring road around Tokyo, which is expected to greatly reduce the traffic burden on the capital’s central areas and improve access to key industrial and commercial zones. The expansion is expected to connect the remaining sections of the expressway, completing the loop around Tokyo.

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Rapport3

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

The key to keeping growth on track lies in adopting scalable systems and processes that can handle the increasing complexity. You may tackle infrastructure developments, renewable energy projects, or large-scale retrofitting, each with unique compliance and budgeting requirements.

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Construction Daily News

JUNE 13, 2023

As federal infrastructure funding increases, towns risk spending millions on systems unprepared for floods. Many stormwater systems, levees, and dams are nearing or past their usable lives. Retrofitting old stormwater systems in cities like Chicago and Philadelphia is expensive. Average retention pond lifespan is 20–30 years.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 21, 2025

The post Striking a Balance: How Cities Can Grow Without Losing Green Spaces appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The complexity of regulations creates obstacles for establishing and enforcing zoning laws that safeguard green spaces. Sustainable cities require their governance systems to stay in sync with their growth patterns.

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Construction Daily News

APRIL 5, 2023

The Louisiana vessel owner reported that US House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-Louisiana) and executives from Ørsted and Eversource Energy attended the event at LaShip in Houma, Louisiana. “We’re Commercial scuba diving required specific zoning from Frederick County. AGC CEO Stephen E. This natural deep pool trains U.S.

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