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NAHB Develops Land Use Resources for Home Builders and Buyers

The Pro Builder

To help make this information more accessible to the broader public and home builders alike, NAHB’s Land Development Committee formed a working group to study and produce educational resources on land-use policy. This drives up the cost of land and, in turn, the cost of housing.

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Unlocking the potential of pickleball and padel courts

CCR Magazine

In the context of pickleball and padel courts, adaptive reuse enables developers and municipalities to transform unused properties into vibrant recreational hubs. For land use and zoning, adaptive reuse often involves reimagining vacant lots, parking lots or industrial spaces to meet the evolving needs of a community.

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Structural Lightweight Concrete: A Game-Changer for Longevity and Sustainability in Bridge Deck Repairs

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Ken Harmon Bridges are integral to a country’s connectivity and development. Yet, according to the American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) 2021 Infrastructure Report Card, 42 percent of all bridges in the United States are at least 50 years old, out of which, about 4600 of them are considered structurally deficient.

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Winvic to start first phase of £1bn West Midlands Interchange

Construction Enquirer

Construction will start later this year on phase one which will include road and energy infrastructure and the earthworks required to create development plots and landscape zones. Winvic Construction Ltd has been awarded the contract for the first phase of the £1bn West Midlands Interchange (WMI) project.

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Light at the End of the Tunnel

Civil + Structural Engineer

Despite the recent growth, some of the citys underground infrastructure is not so new. Minneapolis development combined with increased rainfall brings more water into the system, which heightens the pressure on the tunnel. This is a major job thats crucial for the future of Minneapolis underground infrastructure, Scott said.

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New York State Adds NYU Incubators As START-UP NY Development Zones

Business Facilities

The economic assistance is also expected to attract larger companies from around the globe to move to New York to tap into groundbreaking NYU research as well as the City''s infrastructure, amenities, and other assets. New York State Adds NYU Incubators As START-UP NY Development Zones appeared first on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine.

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1300TempFence: State-of-the-art safety

Roads Online

The SmartWall has already been deployed on a number of major infrastructure projects in Melbourne. 1300TempFence has introduced a brand-new product offering that is highly suitable for major infrastructure and civil works. Now the company has developed a new unit, inspired by the success of an international concept.