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Philly launches digital tool to ease building permitting process

Construction Dive

The pilot aims to improve access to information about necessary permits, approvals and other requirements for some residential and commercial projects, the city said.

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Changes coming to NYC construction safety, permitting

Construction Dive

The code update will affect the definition of a major building and how many permits a superintendent can be involved with at one time, according to former DOB assistant commissioner Peter Amato.

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Indiana county issues $1B of building permits for second consecutive year

Construction Dive

million in permit value for construction and renovation of residential and commercial projects, Allen County, home to Fort Wayne, may break a five-year record. At a daily pace of $2.2

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$1B of work slated in Des Moines, Iowa

Construction Dive

The soaring value of commercial building permits in 2018 is expected to hold its momentum, driven largely by urban renovations and suburban data centers.

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Digital Deals abound with integrations, new products and 3D printing breakthroughs

Construction Dive

building permit for a 3D-printed home was backed by D.R. The first firm to receive a U.S. Horton, America’s biggest home builder, to kick off two weeks in which more than a dozen deals were signed. Here are the highlights.

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US Housing Starts See Unexpected Surge in November

The Pro Builder

Meanwhile, building permits dropped in November, decreasing to 1.46 It is a good sign that builders are starting to ramp back up building activity with a market still in desperate need for more inventory. Census Bureau on Tuesday shows housing starts increased at a much stronger pace than expected in November, rising 14.8%

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Single-Family Build Time Grew in 2023

The Pro Builder

The amount of time it takes to build a single-family home is increasing. Since 2015, the time from permit to completion has increased by nearly three months, primarily due to stricter regulations, supply-chain issues, and a shortage of skilled labor. In 2023, the average time to complete a single-family house was 10.1 months, with 1.5