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Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
One of the firms supporting the AEC industry’s charge towards efficiency and transparency is Ecobot, which launched in 2018 as one of the first digital solutions for environmental permitting. As these changes occur, the task of the environmental consultant remains the same: to assess land use risk and opportunity for their client.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
MARCH 11, 2024
By Ken MacDonald, Regional Director of Environmental Permitting and Compliance with UES First, a secret is only a secret if one doesn’t know it. There are lessons learned, hints discovered, and tips earned through permitting and compliance for tens of thousands of acres of solar energy facilities. What are the potential effects?
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Breaking Ground on Better Payment Processes: Strategies for Construction Pros
Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors
The Pro Builder
MAY 8, 2023
The effect of local land-use policy on housing affordability is not often readily understood by those outside of the home building industry. Each primer focuses on a component of land-use policy and the impact it has on builders and buyers: density, zoning, and development review.
The Pro Builder
JANUARY 8, 2024
The Link Between Land-Use Reforms and Housing Development ibush Mon, 01/08/2024 - 15:31 Minneapolis has managed to increase housing supply while keeping rents in check. New land-use regulations and policies to encourage housing construction In 2019, the city of Minneapolis took the bold step of eliminating single-family zoning.
The Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 17, 2024
and providing greater flexibility when using bond financing to build or preserve LIHTC properties. Promoting Resilient Buildings Act In a positive development on the codes front, the House has passed the Promoting Resilient Buildings Act of 2023. Plaintiffs in Loper Bright Enterprises v. County of El Dorado , Calif.,
Construction Marketing
JANUARY 25, 2023
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.
Building Radar
JULY 25, 2024
From zoning laws to safety regulations, understanding these requirements is essential for the success of any construction endeavor. Understanding Zoning Laws and Permits Zoning Laws Zoning laws in Texas dictate how land can be used in different areas, impacting the type of construction permitted.
Building Radar
AUGUST 13, 2024
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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Natural Building
OCTOBER 18, 2021
3ndless 3arth 3covillage describes itself as “a regenerative community focused on land restoration, permaculture, natural building, holistic health, and eco-conscious education.” Building is central to their mission, with natural building workshops being a primary source of community collaboration and trade education.
CCR Magazine
DECEMBER 7, 2023
If you are looking for a planning guide for US Patriot Steel metal buildings , look no further than this step-by-step overview! Planning your US Patriot metal building involves several key steps to ensure a smooth transition from vision to reality.
CCR Magazine
AUGUST 28, 2024
Building your own home can be one of the most rewarding and significant investments of your life. However, it’s also a complex process that requires careful planning, budgeting, and a clear understanding of the building process. Here’s everything you need to know to make your home-building journey a success.
CCR Magazine
JULY 31, 2024
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.
Contractors Liability Blog
OCTOBER 31, 2024
This guide will show you how to get licensed, from the types of licenses you can get to local permit rules and costs, and how Las Vegas rules differ from state rules. Building Contractor License Fits contractors who work on building-specific projects, like remodels, renovations, and new builds.
Levelset
OCTOBER 31, 2022
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.
Contractors Liability Blog
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
In Maine, general contractors don’t need a state license, but certain building trades like electricians, plumbers, and several others do have specific licensing requirements. From electrical work to asbestos removal, knowing the local regulations, insurance, and bonding requirements will make sure your business is compliant and legal.
Civil + Structural Engineer
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Vista Pointe represents a rare opportunity to build a luxury waterfront community with outstanding amenities and unparalleled views of Manhattan. The Company operates its own architectural, engineering, mortgage, title, land development, smart home technology, and landscape subsidiaries. Used under license. All rights reserved.
UK Construction Blog
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
The post Maximizing Land Value: Tips For Preparing Your Land For Auction appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Picture your land, not as a mere plot of soil, but as a beacon for bidders at auction. This article will arm you with five proven strategies to elevate your land’s worth. You may have faced this, too.
CCR Magazine
AUGUST 8, 2024
Are you seeking innovative ways to maximize the use and benefit of vacant lands in Bedford, Texas? Potential of Vacant Land in Bedford The unused, vacant land in Bedford, Texas presents a golden opportunity. Vacant land is indeed unutilized potential. An approach that can inspire Bedford!
CCR Magazine
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
When it comes to purchasing land for commercial use, the process can be intricate, requiring a clear understanding of the steps involved. Whether you’re aiming to build your own business property, develop it for rental income, or make an investment, the journey requires due diligence, expert advice, and careful planning.
Stonemark
AUGUST 9, 2020
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.
Civil + Structural Engineer
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Additionally, retrofitting the pond to provide higher quality water treatment helps the county comply with the municipal separate storm sewer system permit and contributes to restoring the Chesapeake Bay.
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Building Radar
AUGUST 8, 2024
This may include measuring land features, assessing environmental conditions, and evaluating existing structures. Site surveys are essential for ensuring that projects are feasible, compliant with regulations, and designed to meet the needs of stakeholders. This may include: Topographical Surveys : Mapping the land’s surface features.
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CivilJungle
JANUARY 2, 2021
Urbanization leads to the Construction of the High Rise building. It is also necessary to design high rise building such that it will fulfil all the safety criteria. There are different types of exist that are provided to the building which are either horizontal or vertical. Introduction of Fire Escape Staircase.
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Construction Daily News
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Can California’s $20bn Water Utility Construction Stop Climate Change Original Source: Can California’s US$20bn water utility construction curb a climate change catastrophe? The Delta Conveyance Project is a $20 billion California water utility construction project in development and permitting.
Construction Daily News
JUNE 13, 2023
billion Mountain Valley natural gas pipeline , West Virginia environmental officials have issued a new water permit, clearing the way for construction to resume. But there’s a problem: New infrastructure planning often uses historical flood patterns rather than climate change risk estimates. What can communities do?
CCR Magazine
JULY 12, 2023
Incorporate your lifestyle needs, desired features, and any local building regulations into the design process to ensure a successful project. Site Preparation and Foundation Prepare the site for your shipping container home by clearing the land, leveling the ground, and addressing any necessary permits or zoning requirements.
Construction Daily News
SEPTEMBER 8, 2024
The development of 2 Hudson Square marks a significant milestone in the transformation of the Hudson Square area into a vibrant mixed-use destination. Many former warehouses and industrial buildings were repurposed into lofts and studios, creating a distinct urban character.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
DECEMBER 1, 2023
The project leveraged four alternative delivery methods including: landside and airside construction management at-risk, a design-build-operate-maintain baggage team, design-bid-build award contracts and multiple design-build concession/tenant packages.
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UK Construction Blog
MARCH 5, 2024
Built using traditional techniques, these structures invoke a sense of classic craftsmanship and durability. Historical Significance of Oak Oak has a venerable history in the UK, serving as a traditional building material for centuries. This will ensure compliance with local regulations and a smoother building process.
Buildern
MAY 4, 2023
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.
CCR Magazine
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
What is a barndominium, exactly, and how is it different from mainstream new build choices ? Also known in some circles as a barndo, a barndominium is an open concept building, often made from a metal, steel or sometimes wood. A barndominium is a cost-effective way to use space to its fullest potential to house all areas of your life.
Construction Marketing
JULY 6, 2010
Given that construction decisions are made by hundreds of thousands of businesses, nonprofit institutions, and government organizations, it is extremely difficult to get comprehensive information on building plans. 1 ] Construction spending for nonresidential buildings totaled more than $330 billion in 2004, according to data from the U.S.
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Practical Law Construction
MARCH 8, 2023
One of the major changes to the regulation of the design and construction of “ higher-risk buildings ” is the introduction of the gateway regime. Gateway 2 – Before building work starts. Gateway 3 – When building work is “completed” and before occupation.
UK Construction Blog
AUGUST 25, 2023
The post Uncover the Latest News on New UK Building Product Launched by Markel, Arup Cuts Jobs as UK Construction Slows, British Construction Firm Buckingham Group Near Collapse, South East Plans Permission-ready Properties First, and Construction Business Civil Sanction Boosts Charity Funds appeared first on UK Construction Blog.
UK Construction Blog
JULY 31, 2024
By bringing empty homes back into use, buyers can contribute to revitalizing communities and providing much-needed housing solutions. Resources like the land registry and title documents are essential. Include a timeline, necessary permits, and a description of intended renovations.
CivilJungle
APRIL 13, 2022
Important Factors to Consider When Building a New Home. So when we want to build a new home, we also have to consider all our needs related to home and comfort zone. So when we want to build a new home, we also have to consider all our needs related to home and comfort zone. Building Design. Building’s Size.
Contractors Liability Blog
MARCH 9, 2022
For more information general contractor license requirements in Alaska Arizona Any general contractor who builds, alters, repairs, adds to, subtracts from, improves, moves, wrecks or demolishes any structure must hold a state general contractor license to work in Arizona. This license does not allow you to build a home or remodel a home.
CivilJungle
MARCH 9, 2021
Canal Fall is a sturdy masonry foundation built upon its canal when the natural land level is steeper than that of the planned canal bed slope. Necessity or Importance of Canal Falls: If the slope of the field abruptly shifts to a steeper slope, the permitted slope of the bed cant be retained. What Is Canal Fall?
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CivilJungle
JANUARY 16, 2021
Drop manhole is a type of manhole where the vertical pipe is permitted to flow between the main sewer and branch sewer. This type of manhole is used in steep areas or where the elevation of the inlet pipe is more than the elevation of the outlet pipe. are required and mortar of 1:4 ratio used. What Does Drop Manhole Mean?
CCR Magazine
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Building your dream home isn’t just about looks but about creating a space that fits your life. Let us get it right for you! How do you use your current space? Additionally, defining distinct areas within an open space requires creativity, such as using furniture or rugs to create separate zones.
Construction Daily News
SEPTEMBER 8, 2024
This area is pivotal for various businesses and organizations, supported by its careful planning and zoning regulations. Furthermore, the integration loop aids in land management, optimizing property use while preserving valuable green spaces. Its state-of-the-art buildings are designed to foster a collaborative environment.
CivilJungle
SEPTEMBER 3, 2022
In the past, people used to rely on rain from various perspectives, but in the modern period, people invented various technologies that reduced the dependency of humans on rain. Humans invented various methods to wrench the groundwater out and use that for good. Rainwater can be used in many ways.
CivilJungle
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
This resulted in a higher rate of production of vehicles as well as a higher rate of use of cars. As the higher number of residential and building projects are undertaken in an urban city, due to a constant amount of space within a country, the lack of parking spaces, are increasing day by day. What Is Parking? Parking Statistics.
Construction Daily News
SEPTEMBER 8, 2024
Key Takeaways The Paradise Palms redevelopment is a $300 million project focused on mixed-use development. Zoning and Rezoning Process The first hurdle in the Paradise Palms redevelopment involves zoning regulations set by the Cairns Regional Council. It must comply with various local and state regulations.
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