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How Zoning Impacts Housing Development

The Pro Builder

million homes—some jurisdictions have updated zoning codes and improved planning processes to increase the amount of land where residential developments are allowed and make it more efficient to build. To address the housing shortage—estimated at 4.5

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Building Codes and Regulations: Ensuring Compliance in Construction Projects

Building Radar

Adhering to building codes and regulations is crucial for ensuring safety, quality, and legal compliance in construction industry. What Are Building Codes and Regulations? Building codes are a set of standards designed to ensure the safety and quality of construction. Importance of Compliance 1.

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North Dakota county cuts power on $1.9B data center project

Construction Dive

The vote to shut off power follows several failures to meet building codes and zoning ordinances, according to a county commission meeting.

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Keep Emergency Communication Out of the “Dead Zone”

CCR Magazine

That’s not always an easy task in many buildings. In-building radio signals are often absorbed or blocked by structures that are larger, underground, or constructed of concrete or metal. These advanced systems boost the signal inside the building, providing clear, two-way radio communication without dead spots.

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City Mayors Push for Changes to Make Converting Office Buildings to Apartments Easier

The Pro Builder

City Mayors Push for Changes to Make Converting Office Buildings to Apartments Easier ibush Mon, 07/17/2023 - 11:22 New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C., City Mayors Push for Changes to Make Converting Office Buildings to Apartments Easier ibush Mon, 07/17/2023 - 11:22 New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C.,

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Stadiums Can Keep Emergency Communications Out of the “Dead Zone”

CCR Magazine

In-building radio signals are often blocked or attenuated by structures that are large and primarily constructed of metal and concrete and with below grade areas. When this occurs, weak or obstructed signals result in radio communication “dead zones” that can jeopardize emergency coordination among first responders. </p>

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Portland’s zoning reform looks to boost the ‘missing middle’ of housing

BD+C

recently approved the “Residential Infill Project” (RIP) , a package of amendments to the city’s zoning code that legalizes up to four homes on nearly any residential lot and sharply limits building sizes. The city council in Portland, Ore.,

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