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Zoning Laws Stop Wind

Green Building Law Update

The application of zoning laws, many of which date to the 1920s are bringing alternative energy projects to a halt in 2014. In a recent New York case, the Town of Allegany issued a special use permit to a landowner on July 11, 2011, allowing it to construct a wind farm. Historic zoning laws need to be brought into the contemporary era.

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CPWR Report: Over 602 Killed at Construction Work Zones Since 2011: Report

Construction Equipment

CPWR reports that between 2011 and 2015, 609 workers lost their lives at various work zones. These work zones include construction, maintenance, or utility work on a road, street, or highway. The report delves into trends and patterns of fatal occupational injuries among specifically road…

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Recently I had a friend fall walking near a construction zone while carrying a case of water to her coffee shop. She tripped over one of the construction sign legs that was sticking out beyond the construction cone and fencing, but she was not walking in the construction zone. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011.

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Email Marketing for Construction (Part 1 of 2)

Construction Marketing

According to a January 2011 survey by BtoB magazine, 63% of respondents were likely to increase spending on email in 2011 (second only to websites) with 29% keeping spend constant. Also, The email Marketing institute recently released Q1 2011 email results stating, “North America Email Trends and Benchmarks Results showed a 39.2%

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Business Report: Missouri – Commerce Bank Puts New HQ In Joplin Tornado Recovery Zone

Business Facilities

A new high-tech bank building will rise on the site of a branch destroyed by the F5 tornado on May 22, 2011. Business Report: Missouri – Commerce Bank Puts New HQ In Joplin Tornado Recovery Zone appeared first on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Business Facilities (BF) Magazine.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

The more complex answer is workers are being pushed and pressured on production to the point that workers get into a zone of “get it done regardless of safety.” December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011. February 2011. January 2011.

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don't think: Do Revit: AU 2011

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Tuesday, September 06, 2011. ▼ 2011. (36). Revit Zone. skip to main | skip to sidebar. dont think: Do Revit. My journal of work in Revit as part of a 600+ member architecture firm. Registration is live, if you missed it earlier, I posted about the classes Im teaching here. ► September. (3). ► August. (1).

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