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Legal Requirements for Construction Projects in Texas: Compliance Checklist

Building Radar

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.

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4 considerations for increasing biodiversity in construction projects

BDC Network

4 considerations for increasing biodiversity in construction projects 0 qpurcell Thu, 05/25/2023 - 09:39 Urban Planning As climate change is linked with biodiversity depletion, fostering biodiverse landscapes during construction can create benefits beyond the immediate surroundings of the project.

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Under Water?

Civil + Structural Engineer

Fall protection grates are frequently used at wastewater treatment plants to protect workers. Roofers die at close to twice the average rate of all US construction workers, with 29.9 Sadly, many falls in both industries can be reduced by simply following regulations. deaths for every 1,000 full-time workers.

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2023 BALA Winners: The Best of the Best

The Pro Builder

A low-slung front façade includes a “concealed” garage and uses a combination of handmade bricks and traditional Japanese shou sugi ban siding, both of which also appear on select interior walls. ARCHITECT AND LAND PLANNING (ENTRANT): LRK , Memphis BUILDER / DEVELOPER / INTERIOR DESIGNER: Lifestyle Communities , Columbus, Ohio SIZE: 4.5

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2 Hudson Square: A New Landmark in New York City’s Architectural Landscape

Construction Daily News

The development of 2 Hudson Square marks a significant milestone in the transformation of the Hudson Square area into a vibrant mixed-use destination. In 2003, the city identified the need to update zoning regulations to accommodate the area’s growth and changing needs.

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Safety Measures in Marine Projects

CCR Magazine

This includes shipbuilding, port construction, offshore oil and gas exploration, land reclamation, and underwater construction. Site inductions Site inductions are a key method for introducing new staff to the occupational health and safety rules, and emergency procedures on a project site.

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Making headway: what to do about tower crane safety?

Practical Law Construction

With the scarcity of land and new residential or office developments literally growing upwards, cranes are an everyday sight in urban areas. They provide height and lifting capacities for constrained sites while occupying only a minimal footprint.