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Residential Green Building Increasingly Incentivized with Property Tax Credits

Green Building Law Update

Recognizing that while commercial construction is increasing building green, but that green residential construction lags in market share, local governments are increasingly looking to enact voluntary incentives to drive residential green building. Image © Pasadena EcoHouse 2008. LEED LEED Homes green building law'

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New BREEAM In Use Version in a Changing World

Green Building Law Update

Last week BRE Global announced that the “BREEAM USA In-Use Version 6 for Commercial and Residential” green building rating system has launched. But despite several attempts at a North American invasion, including a 2008 joint venture with ICSC, BREEAM has never been widely accepted nor utilized in the U.S.,

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Celebrating 18 years of success, Place Services, Inc. (PSI) steps into 2025 with new ventures and a bold vision for the future 

Construction Today

has transformed from a small residential construction company into a North American leader in commercial construction and remodeling services. Founded in 2006 by President Troy Place, Place Services, Inc.

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West Bank – Construction Costs Increase

Job Order Contracting

Increase in the Construction Cost Index (CCI) for Residential Buildings. The Construction Cost Index (CCI) for residential buildings in the West Bank* reached 114.21 Increase in the Construction Cost Index (CCI) for Non-residential Buildings. Increase in the Road Cost Index (RCI).

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Superior Radiant Products Achieves ISO 9001:2008 Certification.

Contractor Magazine

Residential Plumbing. Home > Radiant > Superior Radiant Products Achieves ISO 9001:2008 Certification. Superior Radiant Products Achieves ISO 9001:2008 Certification. SRP) is pleased to announce that it has successfully completed and passed the auditing requirements for ISO 9001:2008. Forgot Your Password?

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Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act: What Residential Contractors Need to Know

Levelset

In Pennsylvania, contractors working on residential projects need to be aware of the Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act. However, when it comes to residential projects, many states like Pennsylvania provide additional requirements and protections for homeowners. Arbitration clause. This one is not actually required.

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Construction Industry Bounces Back in 2013

Constructonomics

Much of the growth in the construction industry can be attributed to the residential construction market where new home starts rose 7 percent from February 2013 to March 2013 to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.036 million. The 7 percent rise in residential construction starts was largely due to a 26.9 and Residential at 60.9.