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Florida will allow virtual inspections, building code enforcement, permit issuance

BD+C

Florida is about to make virtual inspections legal statewide.

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Rehabilitation Extends Life, Restores Historical Aspects of Minneapolis’ Third Avenue Bridge

Civil + Structural Engineer

The HNTB team was selected as engineer of record to study the bridge’s history, inspect, load rate, design, and assist in its reconstruction under a construction manager/general contractor (CMGC) model. To achieve that goal, HNTB developed a full, as-built and as-inspected load rating to understand the bridge’s capacity.

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Mayor backs reform of Pittsburgh inspection, permitting practices

BD+C

Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto wants to transform the city Bureau of Building Inspection into a new Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections. Codes Codes and Standards'

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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.

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Design and Construction Solutions for Commercial Building Efficiency

Wolgast Corporation

Building an efficient and sustainable commercial building can be perceived to be costly and complicated, but it does not have to be. Working with an experienced Design-Build Contractor can save you money and provide guidance for savings from sustainable and long-lasting material investments.

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Bobbi Davis to Chair Permits and Inspections Committee

The Korte Company

The Korte Company is proud to announce that Bobbi Davis of The Korte Company, has been selected to chair the Permits and Inspection Committee of the Associated General Contractors (AGC), Las Vegas Chapter. Additionally, the committee works to establish reasonable zoning, permitting and inspection regulations.

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How To Set Up Solar Panels In A Commercial Building

Construction Marketing

If you have a commercial building, consider installing a solar power system. One of the best ways of installing solar panels in a commercial building is by placing them in an open area. You may install them on your building’s roof or the roof of a carport if there isn’t any adjacent clear, open ground.