Green Building Law Update

JULY 19, 2020

Howard County, Maryland has become the first jurisdiction in the state and one of few places in the country to pass a mandatory “bird-friendly design” law for new construction of privately owned buildings. The bird-friendly design standards that the Director adopts by regulation and that are equivalent to Pilot Credit #55.

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New York City Green Maryland Permits 289

Wolgast Corporation

JUNE 24, 2024

Design-Build Construction (DB) is one of the increasingly popular methods of construction. Instead of hiring an Architect to design your building and then finding a General Contractor to bid the design, a commercial building owner gets the designer and the contractor as one entity.

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Design Bidding Budgeting Budget 97

Construction Marketing

MAY 16, 2022

And since steel material offers versatility, you can easily modify the building’s design and layout in the future as your needs change. These companies can help you design, construct, and deliver steel agricultural buildings. Other factors include permits, professional fees, and site preparation costs.

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Construction Budgeting Budget Regulation 273

Natural Building

JULY 28, 2020

I recently received the following email from Kimi Ishikawa: We are in the process of building the first-ever fully permitted tire bale home in New Mexico! We have started the foundation, and our tire bale recycling permit should be in the mail this Friday. We do plan to put in an earthen floor and to use earthen plaster, etc.

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New Mexico Permits Foundation Structural Engineering 93

HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Plan for Extra Permitting Hoops. Not surprisingly, construction in a landmark-status property takes the permitting process to an entirely new level. But as rewarding as they are, construction projects in protected properties come with their own set of unique challenges, too.

New York City 267

New York City Construction Chicago Permits 267

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 25, 2023

Commercial real estate development involves the process of acquiring, designing, constructing, and leasing or selling commercial properties such as office buildings, retail centers, and industrial parks. Design and Planning Phase The design and planning phase is essential to commercial real estate development.

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Commercial Leases Regulation Finance 228

BD+C

JUNE 10, 2024

5 hidden benefits of mass timber design 0 qpurcell Mon, 06/10/2024 - 12:05 Mass Timber Mass timber is a materials and design approach that holds immense potential to transform the future of the commercial building industry, as well as our environment. This can be done multiple ways: gluing, nailing, or doweling.

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Design Environment Safety Materials 111

Pro Builder

MARCH 23, 2021

How One Designer Changed ADU Construction, Saving Builders Thousands. With a working class background and professional expertise in architecture and design, Alexis Navarro strived to design and build low-cost, attractive, and quality living spaces for his tenants and the people of L.A. cbroderick. Tue, 03/23/2021 - 10:13.

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Los Angeles Design Permits Construction 96

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 17, 2023

The right racking system can be selected by design engineers, guaranteeing that the modules are securely fastened without harming your roof. . Solar engineers plan, design, and occasionally implement the solar energy project using the information gathered during the audit. Review The Engineer’s Plan.

Commercial 301

Commercial Electrical Permits Inspections 301

Wolgast Corporation

JANUARY 29, 2024

Working with an experienced Design-Build Contractor can save you money and provide guidance for savings from sustainable and long-lasting material investments. Lower construction costs Efficiency starts with the building design and construction activities.

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Commercial Design Construction Sustainability 127

The Constructor

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

It is a technique adopted for the soil which didn’t have the sufficient characteristics to permit. What is stone columns? Why it is required?

Permits 100

Permits Design Structural Engineering Engineering 100

Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Replacements: GBP 4,000 – 10,000 depending on the materials, size, design, and other factors. 12) Licenses and permits. Protect your business by securing permits and licenses. This is a way for them to get a customer’s trust if they decide to get future services. Repairs: Depends on the damage and materials.

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Insurance Liability Legal Compensation 296

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Join Autodesk, Swinerton, PARIC and OpenSpace to learn about resources and best practices that help construction companies succeed on important items such as inspections, permitting, reporting, bids and submissions with technology. Virtual Design & Construction Manager. virtual design and construction. Can’t attend the webinar?

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Virgin Islands Autodesk Puerto Rico Samoa 296

HardHatChat

MARCH 19, 2012

Design process – this is where the architect creates drawings (typically 4-6 weeks). Permit process – this could take up to 3 months depending on your location. Note: it is during the restaurant design process when lead times on equipment and finishes are realized. Bidding process – this is usually 2 weeks.

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Schedule Construction Budgeting Budget 258

HardHatChat

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Plus, having worked in many states and major cities, we’re familiar with the local construction landscape and can help anticipate regional considerations for labor, permitting and approvals. These facilities are designed to ensure a secure environment for everything from receiving deliveries to storing, displaying and selling the product.

Retail 296

Retail Green Construction Regulation 296

BD+C

MAY 1, 2019

Architects and design professionals create drawings and conceptual designs using data from the present to build structures in the future. Projects get dragged out because of approvals, permitting, weather and other unforeseen circumstances, further diminishing the relevance of the original design data. Delays happen.

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Design Forecasting Permits Plans 78

Construction Marketing

MAY 27, 2022

They’re designed with lightweight materials, unlike permanent buildings that are normally composed of steel, bricks, lumber or other materials. What’s more, they don’t need a building permit, allowing you to maximize time, as well as save on cost. They’re Designed For Flexibility. They Offer Ventilation.

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Fabrication Materials Retail Equipment 269

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Whether creating new architectural expressions or rehabilitating architecturally significant historic buildings, from stick-built to unitized, “off-the-shelf” commodity to custom bespoke systems, utilizing insulating glass units or opaque spandrel panels, simple flat or complex geometry; it seems the sky is the limit with curtain wall design today.

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Design Fabrication Consulting Bidding 104

BD+C

OCTOBER 3, 2024

4 ways AI impacts building design beyond dramatic imagery 0 qpurcell Thu, 10/03/2024 - 07:52 AEC Tech Kristen Forward, Design Technology Futures Leader, NBBJ, shows four ways the firm is using AI to generate value for its clients. Image courtesy NBBJ 1.

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Design Modeling Architecture Budgeting 98

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

2 Joint Job Site Visit: Owners and design-builders should always conduct a joint visit to the site to review existing/verify conditions. #3 A knowledgeable and well-trained estimating team is a key component along with a robust processes, procedures, a objective and granular local market construction task data. #1

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Estimating Construction CSI Compensation 246

Construction Marketing

MARCH 31, 2023

Environmental consultants can design effective programs through data collection and inspection. In addition, they can also assist in designing new facilities or upgrading existing ones. This can improve employee security and ensure your facility complies with complex permits.

Consulting 258

Consulting Management Inspections Regulation 258

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

The vacuum ensures that, except when being squeezed by the rotating rollers, the pipe shape remains cylindrical and thus permits a continuous flow of concrete. The concrete from the collecting hopper is fed by rotating blades into a flexible pipe connected to the pumping chamber, which is under a vacuum of about 0.08

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Concrete Transportation Foundation Design 240

The Constructor

AUGUST 7, 2012

The techniques that are used in the manufacture of panels permit a variety of finishes that imitate virtually any type of architecture at a fraction of the cost. Costs can further be reduced if designers restrict the diversity of the panels, thereby boosting repetition.

Concrete 203

Concrete Construction Foundation Materials 203

The Constructor

MARCH 18, 2012

Higher cement contents infer lower water cement rations leading to permitted reductions in cover. Depth: Recommendations for minimum depths of cover are given in the codes of practice and are based on exposure conditions and minimum cement contents. At no time should the normal cover be less than the maximum size of aggregates+5mm.

Concrete 235

Concrete Foundation Materials Design 235

Wolgast Corporation

MAY 8, 2024

Wolgast has been a Design Build Construction Company for almost 40 years and we're curious if it's a well-known term among those who haven’t previously been involved with the construction of a commercial building. The Design-Builder handles the entire project on the owner’s behalf per open communication and agreed upon contractual parameters.

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Design Construction Permits Bidding 62

The Constructor

MARCH 26, 2012

Are the frame can be erected as a series of individual components, it offers a degree of flexibility in design, ease of manufacture and ease in transportation. However, as the skeletal frame is not normally designed as fixed it cannot generate frame moment, so bracing is required.

Concrete 195

Concrete Foundation Transportation Design 195

Construction Dive

AUGUST 22, 2018

Wood buildings in Oregon can now be built up to 18 stories high without the design having to undergo special testing prior to permitting.

Oregon 92

Oregon Permits Design 92

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Each stage in the JOC task order process is designed to assure collaboration on an early and ongoing basis, clearly communicate a detailed scope of work, and manage all aspects of construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. USACE JOC Participants. Multiple stages are involved for each JOC task order.

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Negotiation Contract Office Contractors 191

HardHatChat

AUGUST 7, 2019

Plus, having worked in many states and major cities, we’re familiar with the local construction landscape and can help anticipate regional considerations for labor, permitting and approvals. These facilities are designed to ensure a secure environment for everything from receiving deliveries to storing, displaying and selling the product.

Legal 260

Legal Commercial Retail Illinois 260

Pro Builder

JANUARY 28, 2022

The Desert Comfort net-zero energy home in the Arizona desert weathered its share of delays before construction even started, highlighting inefficiencies in building industry permitting and inspections processes—all exacerbated by the pandemic. Making the Transition to Net Zero Homes: Product Design. Custom Home Design.

Permits 98

Permits Construction Inspections Schedule 98

CivilJungle

APRIL 8, 2023

Best Pool House Designs In summer, everyone needs a pool and begins to enjoy it, and it honestly is the wardrobe you can obtain for a summer holiday at home. Best pool house designs get all items you want near a pool. Do I Need a Permit for a Pool House? Based on what plan and design pool house you make, allows can be sizeable.

Housing 52

Housing Permits Design Drawings 52

Wolgast Corporation

APRIL 18, 2023

Design-Build Construction is a project delivery method in which a building owner forges a single contract with one entity for architectural/engineering design services and construction services. At this time, he or she also does regulatory checks to make sure you can build what you want on your site.

Design 62

Design Budgeting Budget Permits 62

HardHatChat

MARCH 20, 2025

Our experience shows that while brand aesthetics and design intent may vary, the core construction process remains the same. Englewood Construction has a track record of successfully delivering projects in retail, hospitality, automotive, and restaurant sectors, among others.

Commercial 120

Commercial Construction Retail Contractors 120

Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Cover, a seven-year-old, LA based company offers modular home design with quick and easy onsite assembly using lightweight materials in a process being adopted by a growing number of modular home builders, says TechCrunch. How One Modular Home Builder Has Cracked the Code for Hassle-Free Assembly. Wed, 11/24/2021 - 13:07. Modular Homes.

Permits 111

Permits Foundation Transportation Design 111

BD+C

AUGUST 7, 2023

7 lessons learned from 40+ years planning and designing senior living environments 0 rcassidy Mon, 08/07/2023 - 20:04 Senior Living Design Brad Perkins, FAIA, a pioneer of senior living design in the U.S. Bradford Perkins, FAIA A pioneer of senior living design in the U.S. 1. Senior living and care is a global issue.

Environment 98

Environment Plans Design Modeling 98

ENR Construction

MARCH 10, 2021

Crews utilized a temporary trestle and precast pile caps to mitigate challenges posed by environmental conditions and permitting issues, completing the Crosstown Parkway Extension in Port St. Lucie, Fla., two months early and $13 million under budget.

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Permits Budget Budgeting Design 69

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 13, 2025

With commercial architects and designers emphasizing openness and flexible use of space, elements such as sectional doors are getting much more attention. In response, door manufacturers are developing engineering and design features to serve a broader range of commercial environments. By Heather Bender Photos courtesy Clopay Corp.

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Commercial Overhead Safety Retail 59