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AI in Home Building. What Now? What Next?

The Pro Builder

AI in Home Building. ibush Fri, 02/16/2024 - 10:00 Artificial intelligence is coming to home building. How can builders use AI in new-home construction? But how can home builders use AI in new-home construction? Generative AI uses machines to create original content such as text, images, and music.

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Key Bridge Reconstruction: Engineers Look to AI, Machine Learning to Accelerate Rebuild Timeline

Civil + Structural Engineer

As recovery efforts continue amidst heaps of debris, engineering experts estimate that a complete rebuild adhering to stringent safety standards could take a staggering 10-15 years using existing methodologies and design approaches. All while ensuring that projects adhere to both local and national standards and regulations.

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Biodiversity and Development: How to Build Without Destroying Ecosystems

CCR Magazine

What strategies can we use to advance human development while protecting the planet’s diverse ecosystems? Development that protects and values biodiversity can be achieved through renewable resources combined with green building methods and community involvement.

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A Quick Guide to Tax-Efficient Real Estate Investing

CCR Magazine

Real estate investments can be a smart path to building long-term wealth, but there’s more to it than just buying and renting out property. From annual tax deductions and depreciation to 1031 exchanges and smart entity structures, there are several tools you can use to reduce your tax burden and grow your portfolio faster.

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Secrets of Environmental Permitting Solar Farms

Civil + Structural Engineer

In simplest terms, to get environmental approvals, agency regulators need the answers to three questions: What resources are at the site? Developers are served by selecting locations that balance optimal solar exposure, proximity to transmission, and minimal environmental impacts. What are the potential effects?

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Key Bridge Reconstruction: Engineers Look to AI, Machine Learning to Accelerate Rebuild Timeline

Civil + Structural Engineer

As recovery efforts continue amidst heaps of debris, engineering experts estimate that a complete rebuild adhering to stringent safety standards could take a staggering 10-15 years using existing methodologies and design approaches. All while ensuring that projects adhere to both local and national standards and regulations.

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What is ‘Zoning’ in Construction: Regulations and Their Impact on Development

Building Radar

Zoning is a fundamental concept that influences how properties can be developed and used in construction and urban planning. Zoning regulations are essential for managing land use, ensuring that development is orderly, and balancing the needs of residential, commercial, and industrial areas.

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