Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The changes, which go into effect next month, establish minimum requirements for the use of protection devices such as concrete barriers.

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Zoning 384

Construction Dive

OCTOBER 16, 2024

In March 2023, motorists killed six construction workers on I-695. Now one of their families is suing the drivers, the state and the road builder.

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Zoning 364

Construction Dive

MAY 30, 2023

AGC called upon legislators and motorists alike to improve roadwork safety as part of its highway contractor survey.

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Construction Dive

APRIL 15, 2018

Officials says more traffic and road work and distracted driving are to blame for the increase in fatalities.

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Zoning 292

Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

During his State of the City address last week, Mayor Eric Adams also announced new funding to enforce tenant protection laws and expanded free broadband services for residents who live in public housing.

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Zoning 334

Construction Dive

JANUARY 13, 2020

The map highlights infrastructure and transportation improvements that can create greater access to the distressed areas, making them more attractive to investors.

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Mapping Zoning 295

The Pro Builder

AUGUST 14, 2024

million homes—some jurisdictions have updated zoning codes and improved planning processes to increase the amount of land where residential developments are allowed and make it more efficient to build. To address the housing shortage—estimated at 4.5

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The Pro Builder

JANUARY 17, 2024

But for those looking to Houston as an affordability model based on zoning's role in helping to keep housing costs relatively low—Houston is the only major U.S. city without use zoning—it's important to note that government intervention is still needed to provide housing to Houston's lowest-income residents.

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Zoning Land Use Regulations 130

The Pro Builder

AUGUST 9, 2024

housing market, and in Opportunity Zones—low-income areas targeted for economic redevelopment—this trend can also be observed. A recent report from real estate data tracker ATTOM shows from Q1 to Q2 2024, home and condo prices increased in 61% of Opportunity Zones. Annually, they were up in 62% of the zones analyzed in the report.

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Zoning 130

Construction Dive

MAY 29, 2024

Road builders believe a greater police presence and stricter work zone speeding enforcement are key to decreasing collisions.

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Surveying Zoning 358

Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

State and local governments are willing to compete for projects like the Steel Dynamics mill in San Patricio County in part because they stimulate the economy during construction.

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Zoning 310

Construction Dive

MARCH 25, 2024

Projects in 22 states range from sensors in roads and intersections to an overhaul of a work zone data environment.

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Zoning 358

Construction Dive

APRIL 9, 2019

Decennial Group aims to direct up to $20 billion of construction to the economically-challenged tax havens during the next 10 years.

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Zoning 295

The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

By offering tax breaks in these zones, the federal government aims to spur economic development. A recent report by ATTOM, a provider of nationwide property data, examined Q4 2023 median home price data for homes in 3,667 low-income Opportunity Zones around the nation.

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Zoning 130

Construction Dive

MARCH 16, 2020

Though the state supreme court ruled that 200 Amsterdam combined two lots to exceed height limitations, a workaround that has since been invalidated, the partial demolition mandate is now up in the air. For one, the dangers and financial repercussions could be deemed too severe.

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Zoning 322

Construction Dive

JUNE 17, 2024

The updates remove a decades-old rule that barred certain commercial building uses, among the changes that aim to boost commercial corridors, promote life sciences activity and bolster manufacturing in the city.

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Zoning Approvals 207

Construction Dive

JUNE 23, 2023

The vote to shut off power follows several failures to meet building codes and zoning ordinances, according to a county commission meeting.

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Building Commissioning Building Codes Zoning 357

The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Efforts to overhaul zoning laws and address the housing crisis are facing significant pushback from single-family homeowners across the U.S. Over the past several years, governments at the state and local levels have rolled back single-family zoning to allow more multifamily housing.

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Zoning 130

Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Legal action taking aim at permits being granted in an alleged zoning loophole could put the nearly complete project's financing in jeopardy and affect at least 20 other projects in New York City.

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Zoning Permits 350

New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Six cities in England are poised to transform their heating systems through the establishment of the nation’s pioneering heat network zones. The post England launches pioneering heat network zones in 6 cities appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Zoning Engineering 105

For Construction Pros

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The unique risks of work zones demand diligent safety practices that require a proactive approach.

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Zoning 111

Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Renovation at the venue's south end zone will add concessions, seats, offices and facilities and fully enclose the University of Texas at Austin's 95-year-old arena for the first time.

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Zoning 303

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 2, 2023

Both awards honor the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Camp Randall Stadium South End Zone. A new platform was added to the Field House to provide this connection and direct views into the Field House from this newly updated space in the South End Zone.

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Zoning Engineering Structural Systems Historic Preservation 130

Construction Dive

JULY 26, 2019

Higher investment thresholds and a reworking of a special investment zone could affect development and construction industries starting in November.

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Zoning 267

New Civil Engineer

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The tunnel boring machine (TBM) Flavia has recommenced its drive beneath the Alps for the Brenner Base Tunnel after spending seven months trapped in a fault zone. The post Brenner Base Tunnel | TBM restarts after seven months stuck in a fault zone appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Zoning Engineering 110

Construction Enquirer

APRIL 23, 2023

The Builders Merchants Federation is warning that Greater London could become a “no- go area” for many SME builders and other trades following the introduction of the expanded ULEZ zone in August. The Ultra-Low Emission Zone is set to be expanded on August 29, imposing a £12.50

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Zoning 313

The Pro Builder

MAY 8, 2023

Each primer focuses on a component of land-use policy and the impact it has on builders and buyers: density, zoning, and development review. Density In many communities, zoning laws restrict the amount of land that can be used for residential purposes, often in the form of minimum lot sizes or density requirements.

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Land Use Regulations Zoning Building Codes Green Building 243

The Pro Builder

AUGUST 9, 2024

Take a look at these in-home office designs that cater to work-from-home needs for homeowners at different life stages.

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Zoning 130

The Pro Builder

MAY 17, 2023

Every outdoor kitchen needs four zones: Cooking, cooling (or cooler storage), storage, and clean-up.” That cooling zone can also include refrigerator and freezer drawers, ice maker, beverage center and outdoor-rated wine fridge. That cooling center may be part of a multi-purpose outdoor bar fixture.

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Zoning 246

The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Instead, opponents are advocating for long-term solutions such as increasing housing supply through zoning changes and repurposing unused buildings. While rent control is seen as a quick fix by some, critics argue it could actually lead to higher rents.

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Building Controls Zoning 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 27, 2023

Testing ViPER+ in Construction Zones ViPER+ is an updated and improved version of the group’s initial system ViPER. They tested their system twice in actual construction zones in Houston that was cordoned off for their experiment. But instead of real construction workers, students had to play that part. “In

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Zoning Construction Equipment Construction Machinery Site Planning 243

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 7, 2024

This includes height control, slew control, and rated capacity indication (RCI) for heavy machinery, allowing operators to limit an excavator’s height and set side boundaries to define a working zone, significantly increasing safety around a machine.

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Construction Machinery Zoning Public Works Contracts 203

The Pro Builder

JANUARY 17, 2024

climate zones. Key New Construction Findings: 28 million new homes are projected to be built between 2023 and 2050, with more than 10 million expected by 2030. Voluntary building performance programs and standards support cost-effective ZCA new construction.

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Building Standards Mapping Zoning Building Design 246

The Pro Builder

JUNE 3, 2023

per month in Climate Zone 2 (see map below) and $0.92 per month in Climate Zone 3 for a standard 2,500 square-foot single-family house, yet it costs roughly $1,366 to achieve that level of insulation. The analysis indicated average energy savings of $0.67 Another example is continuous wall insulation.

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Building Code Compliance Energy Conservation Energy Efficiency Building Codes 246

The Pro Builder

APRIL 12, 2024

The second draft of the 2024 National Green Building Standard (NGBS) includes many changes, such as updating the reference standards to align with more modern versions of the I-codes and introducing new compliance pathways for existing buildings and buildings in the Tropical Climate Zone. Anyone interested is eligible to submit comments.

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Green Building Building Standards Building Code Compliance Building Codes 245

For Construction Pros

OCTOBER 19, 2024

The 6 most common construction site safety violations and how to prevent them.

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Zoning 104

The Pro Builder

AUGUST 16, 2023

The Hardie Zone ® System Different climates have different needs. That’s why we created the Hardie Zone System. Wood-based products are a natural fuel for fire. But Hardie® siding won’t ignite when exposed to a direct flame or help feed a fire.

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Building Materials Fire Protection Systems Zoning Building Design 246