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Toll Brothers City Living® and Daiwa House Announce Joint Venture to Develop Waterfront High-Rise Condominium Community on New Jersey’s Gold Coast

Civil + Structural Engineer

Toll Brothers is acting as managing member and development lead for the project, overseeing approvals, design, construction, and sales. Vista Pointe represents a rare opportunity to build a luxury waterfront community with outstanding amenities and unparalleled views of Manhattan.

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Construction Law 101: Essential for Builders and Renovators

CCR Magazine

Whether you’re building new structures or remodeling old ones, understanding construction law is crucial to keep your projects running smoothly and avoid any legal hiccups. We’ll cover the basics you need to know, from contracts and permits to safety regulations and dispute handling.

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Federal Real Property Regulations (FAR / FMR)

Building Information Management

Federal Management Regulation – FMR, For Real Property. Carpool” means a group of two or more people regularly using a motor vehicle for transportation to and from work on a continuing basis. Occupants of facilities under the custody and control of Federal agencies must—. (a) Department of Homeland Security.

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Federal Real Property Regulations (FAR / FMR)

Building Information Management

Federal Management Regulation – FMR, For Real Property. Carpool” means a group of two or more people regularly using a motor vehicle for transportation to and from work on a continuing basis. Occupants of facilities under the custody and control of Federal agencies must—. (a) Department of Homeland Security.

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Environmental Regulations in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know

Levelset

Governments balance the needs of both by requiring contractors, property owners, and others involved in construction to mitigate the effect of building activity on the environment, including air, water, and animal and plant life. In general, these laws apply to both contractors on the jobsite and the owner of the completed building.

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Complete Construction Terminology Cheat Sheet: US and AU Specific

Buildern

In this article, we’re serving up a construction terminology cheat sheet to demystify the jargon used in the United States (US) and Australia (AU). Importance of Construction Terminology Building terms and unique collocations are like the secret sauce that makes communication in the industry smooth and efficient.

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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. After all, who said contractors have lower risks of underpayment and they don’t need their own security measures from owners?