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NAHB Develops Land Use Resources for Home Builders and Buyers

The Pro Builder

The effect of local land-use policy on housing affordability is not often readily understood by those outside of the home building industry. Each primer focuses on a component of land-use policy and the impact it has on builders and buyers: density, zoning, and development review.

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Las Vegas Contractor Licensing vs Nevada: Key Differences and Requirements

Contractors Liability Blog

Building Contractor License Fits contractors who work on building-specific projects, like remodels, renovations, and new builds. Class B (General Building Contractor): They’re in charge of putting up homes and commercial structures. Required from Clark County Department of Building & Fire Prevention.

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Streamlining international construction projects

GCP Applied Technologies

An eye-opening Forbes article revealed international building projects that went billions over budget. Here are issues to discuss with your project stakeholders to help get your global building project off the ground smoothly: What are the local building regulations? Streamlining international construction projects.

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Are Green Building Rating Systems Really Sustainable?

Natural Building

The following are her thoughts about green buildings and the rating systems that score them. Despite greater efficiencies and more greenery, buildings increasingly consume energy and resources, forget the poor, and cannibalize the natural life-support system. It is no longer enough to “do no harm”. .

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: Moving Toward.

Natural Building

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life.

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Streamlining international construction projects

GCP Applied Technologies

An eye-opening Forbes article revealed international building projects that went billions over budget. Here are issues to discuss with your project stakeholders to help get your global building project off the ground smoothly: What are the local building regulations? Streamlining international construction projects.

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Eco-Friendly Building Ideas: Innovative Designs for Sustainable Living

UK Construction Blog

The post Eco-Friendly Building Ideas: Innovative Designs for Sustainable Living appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Eco-friendly building ideas are pivotal for this shift, focusing on reducing carbon footprints and improving energy efficiency in homes and commercial structures.