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Secrets of Environmental Permitting Solar Farms

Civil + Structural Engineer

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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Design and Construction Solutions for Commercial Building Efficiency

Wolgast Corporation

When working with Wolgast, a 75-year contractor, an owner will receive a high-quality building that will last them decades with proper maintenance and a one-year warranty to ensure all systems continue working properly once we are done with construction. For more info visit blog How Economies of Scale Works in Construction.

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Three Easy Steps to Building a Commercial Building

Wolgast Corporation

This preliminary phase includes a floorplan, exterior elevations (if applicable), code and zoning checks, and an initial engineering analysis. We also gain all permit approvals, get materials ordered, and trade contractors scheduled for construction to commence at this time.

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Off-Grid Monolithic Cob House

Natural Building

It has a 1-kilowatt solar power system and a backup generator for electricity, a propane radiant in-floor heating system and a Rumford fireplace for heat, and a constructed wetland for natural wastewater treatment. Since it was built in a seismic zone, the home had to be engineered and built to withstand earthquakes.

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The Desert Comfort Idea Home: a True Desert Oasis

The Pro Builder

To do so, he combined and optimized several commercially available materials, products, systems, and practices—including insulated concrete forms (ICFs), structural insulated panels (SIPs), and a “plug-and-play” ducting system—that currently live outside the mainstream of the housing industry.

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Everything You Need to Know About Building Your Own Home

CCR Magazine

Consider factors such as size, style, layout, number of rooms, and special features like outdoor spaces, basements, or energy-saving systems. Make sure you are aware of any zoning restrictions, environmental factors, and available utilities in your chosen location. This phase requires a clear vision of what you want in your new home.

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Phases of Commercial Real Estate Development

Construction Marketing

This includes analyzing factors such as zoning regulations, transportation access, and market demand. After acquiring the property, the developer must design and plan the project, considering factors such as building codes and zoning regulations, the intended use of the property, and the target market.