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Phases of Commercial Real Estate Development

Construction Marketing

Commercial real estate development involves the process of acquiring, designing, constructing, and leasing or selling commercial properties such as office buildings, retail centers, and industrial parks. This includes analyzing factors such as zoning regulations, transportation access, and market demand.

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Embracing Change for Safer, Efficient Facilities

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Building Manuals: Embracing Change for Safer, Efficient Facilities The Building Confidence Report (BCR) In 2018, the Building Confidence Report (BCR) was tabled by State and Territory Building Ministers in response to concerns regarding building defects and cladding fires. What Should Building Manuals Contain?

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A Look at the Regulations Surrounding Commercial Construction in California

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Commercial construction projects tend to be heavily regulated, and notably so in California. Each city, county, and town has various agencies that outline their own criteria, and trying to understand these regulations can easily overwhelm even a seasoned developer.

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Environmental Regulations in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know

Levelset

Construction activity is incredibly intensive work — creating the built environment is inherently disruptive to the natural environment. In construction, environmental regulations generally focus on stormwater, waste disposal, hazardous waste handling, and air quality. However, certain jobsites may fall under EPCRA regulations.

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How Owners can Successfully Deal with Asset Expenditures

In Eight

A lot of projects are government-funded at the state or federal level, with the aim of improving the lifestyles of their constituents — whether this is new transport infrastructure, hospitals or even new cities or business hubs. This can be due to land restrictions or the need to support existing customers during refurbishments.

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Retainage in Construction: Security Measure for Owners, But What for Contractors?

Buildern

One such measure is the use of a retainage fee, which is a percentage of the contract amount that an owner withholds from a contractor until the completion of the project. The purpose of retainage is to ensure contractors fulfill all their contractual obligations, including timely completion and quality work.

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Discover the Latest News on Water Utility Construction and Construction Insurance Capacity

Construction Daily News

The Sierra Nevada, the US’s greatest mountain range (excluding Alaska), extends through California’s central/eastern side and covers 25% of its land. The DCP water system will service just under 30 million people, or 70% of California’s population, making it a huge event for the US’s largest state.