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Boston Contractor Licensing Guide 2024: Steps, Permits, and State Differences

Contractors Liability Blog

The OCABR gives out statewide licenses, but Boston needs extra paperwork and permits for projects in some trades: General Contractors Need a Massachusetts Construction Supervisor License (CSL) to work on projects that affect structural elements. Historic Preservation Compliance Boston has tough rules for contractors working on old buildings.

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San Francisco sues former city official for permit fraud

Construction Dive

Authorities claim that former building commission chief Rodrigo Santos used his knowledge of the city's permitting process to aid in the filing of false and misleading applications.

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MILESTONE ACHIEVED IN CONSTRUCTION OF CLYDE CROSSING BRIDGE IN RENFREWSHIRE

Civil + Structural Engineer

H&H/ROD were commissioned by Hollandia Iemants JV to lead the design of the new 184-meter double-leaf bobtail cable-stayed swing bridge. The spans are gear-driven and operated by an efficient electro-hydraulic system capable of swinging each span 110 degrees to permit passage of marine vessels.

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Building a Luxury Home in Beverly Hills? Read This First

Stonemark

There are plenty of reasons to build a dream home in Beverly Hills. Challenges of Building Luxury Homes in Beverly Hills If you plan to build a mansion in Beverly Hills, California , your most significant challenge will be to satisfy the city’s Building Review Commission.

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General Contractor License Kentucky: Licensing Requirements

Contractors Liability Blog

Electricians: The Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings, and Construction (HBC) issues electrical licenses. Consult local government offices like the Bowling Green Planning and Zoning or the Covington Building & Inspections Department for details. Plumbers: Plumbing contractors must be licensed by the HBC.

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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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When Speed Counts: EPCM Delivery for Industrial and Manufacturing Projects

Civil + Structural Engineer

Owners building complex industrial projects face a wide range of risks in delivering their projects as quickly and as cost-effectively as possible. This is a major departure from traditional design-bid-build delivery where the team only sees lump sum costs with various contingencies and, of course, large margins.