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.

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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.

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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. A Problem in Common: Balancing Regulations With Environmental Stewardship. Home Design.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 1, 2017

Green building will remain mandatory for new construction in Montgomery County, Maryland and effective December 1, 2017, the International Green Construction Code 2012 will be a permitted alternative. And the Council approved Executive Regulation 21-15 which adopts the IgCC 2012.

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 22, 2014

The Maryland legislature enacted enabling legislation permitting local governments to adopt the IgCC in 2011 and Baltimore will be the first to do so. And the State is drafting regulations to allow use of the IgCC on State capital projects, including schools, where the law had previously required LEED Silver certification.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 31, 2021

Additionally, there are a limited number of places where PFAS is regulated as state hazardous substance, like Michigan where should likely be included in a Phase I. And there is at least one place where there appears to be a complete disconnect, as I described last year in a post, Maryland the First State to Legislate Permitted Use of PFAS.

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Building Radar

AUGUST 13, 2024

Zoning regulations are essential for managing land use, ensuring that development is orderly, and balancing the needs of residential, commercial, and industrial areas. These regulations help shape the character of a community and ensure that land is used in a way that supports public health, safety, and welfare.

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Pro Builder

JULY 26, 2020

Andrés Duany co-founded the planning, urban design, and architecture firm Duany Plater-Zyberk & Co. For the past three decades, he has designed hundreds of new communities and revitalized others around the globe, as well as influenced planners, architects, designers, and government policy in the U.S. and abroad. and abroad.

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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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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 30, 2022

In the most compelling response, 86% believe there will be mandatory ESG disclosures and more ESG regulation within the next 12 months. Particularly forward thinking and looking for certainty, 62% favor mandatory ESG disclosures and more ESG regulation within the next 12 months.

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Levelset

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Environmental laws provide the backbone for permitting and reporting requirements on construction projects, while a wide variety of state and municipal laws impose even stricter rules. In construction, environmental regulations generally focus on stormwater, waste disposal, hazardous waste handling, and air quality.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 31, 2019

Andrew Cuomo proposed a $150 billion, five-year infrastructure plan for transportation and mass transit projects, park facilities and expanding the use of design-build and other alternate project delivery methods. In Chicago, officials are mulling over several design plans for an $8.5 The Memphis, Tenn. Region saw $1.3

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 2, 2011

Section 601.1 - This chapter shall regulate the design, construction, commissioning and operation of buildings and building sites for the effective use of energy. This chapter is intended to provide flexibility to permit the use of innovative approaches and techniques to achieve the effective use of energy.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 20, 2011

Permits & Building Codes for Construction. State governments have the authority to set up such regulations and may pass on all or part of this authority to counties or municipalities. Know about federal construction regulations and rules. Building Codes, Construction Standards, Building Permit Information & Links.

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HardHatChat

APRIL 24, 2023

Permitting : The best way to turn your permit review process around in a timely manner is to work with a qualified and experienced architect and engineer to produce the best documents possible. Going with the lowest bidder is rarely worth it. Getting it right the first time can save you time and money.

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PC Construction

JUNE 4, 2024

To successfully complete a project of this complexity, PC needed to proactively support and address several key challenges for BETA – incompatible zoning regulation impacts, supply chain disruption, and the proximity to an operating airport. acre geothermal field, which is one of the largest in New England.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

The family had implicit trust in the contractor due to their previous relationship, a situation that turned out to have a downside as Toni came to regret a loose approach to planning the addition, especially regarding the permitting process. ADU Design Ideas for Greater Housing Choice. Much Ado About ADUs. The contractor agreed.

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Constructlaw

APRIL 10, 2024

Only one other state Colorado has enacted regulations at the state level that explicitly authorize DPR, but other states such as Florida and Arizona are following suit. On December 19, 2023, the Board adopted regulations authorizing local agencies to apply DPR treatment. See Draft Regulations of Cal. ” Cal.

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Wolgast Corporation

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

When a business owner meets with their Architect for a Needs Analysis, the Architect will ask questions to assess the number of employees, equipment, bathrooms, meeting space, and breakrooms and figure out how to satisfy the business’ needs while meeting regulations, codes and site constraints. Also included with this is future proofing.

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 5, 2019

Listed” permitted pesticides are defined to mean only pesticides that are recommended by the National Organic Standards Board or designated as “minimum risk pesticides” under FIFRA. It is widely accepted that a local government attempting to ban a legal substance is wrong. The circuit court issued a declaratory judgment that Bill No.

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Construction Marketing

JULY 6, 2010

However, since architects design the overwhelming majority of nonresidential construction projects, gathering information on billings at architecture firms provides leading information on future construction trends. A greater share of nonresidential activity is reviewed and approved by architects but without complete design involvement.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

DECEMBER 5, 2015

Or the regulators who set up the rules and systems to protect consumers from gypsy cabs way back when. Now the regulations are supposed to protect the conventional taxi industry, but ultimately they are decided by politicians and the public will, I believe, increasingly support Uber.

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BD+C

MARCH 26, 2014

The Environmental Protection Agency recently unveiled a rule designed to define more clearly which waterways are covered by the Clean Water Act and therefore require U.S. permits for certain activities. The rule is intended to reduce confusion when bodies of water are designated as federal and then require U.S.

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Lets Build

MAY 11, 2022

We can break down a typical preliminary pricing document into three sections: The costs involved in site establishment, including access permits, land take, site accommodations like welfare facilities, etc. The costs of design work. Planning and design costs. What are prelims? For example: Provisional sums. Site security.

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Building Radar

JULY 25, 2024

From zoning laws to safety regulations, understanding these requirements is essential for the success of any construction endeavor. Understanding Zoning Laws and Permits Zoning Laws Zoning laws in Texas dictate how land can be used in different areas, impacting the type of construction permitted.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 7, 2023

From there, you can analyze project designs, drawings, and specifications, then identify potential risks and challenges. However, the cost of a project will include jobsite and trailer costs, admin costs, office personnel, insurance, taxes, permits, and personal protective and safety equipment. Does location matter?

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 7, 2025

By Todd Busch Photo dhvstockphoto/courtesy bigstockphoto.com In the United States and Canada, three places are uniquely regulated by government authorities for construction noise and/or vibration. The regulations require studies before construction activity and/or noise and vibration monitoring during construction.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Navigating the intricacies of code compliance and authorities having jurisdiction 0 qpurcell Thu, 09/19/2024 - 12:02 Codes and Standards The construction of a building entails navigating through a maze of regulations, permits, and codes. Ensuring proposals are in line with local codes and regulations is essential.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 26, 2022

Another construction safety innovation is Newmetrix, designed to minimize risk through predictive analytics, safety observations, and safety monitoring. Incorporating automatic sign-on, inductions, evacuations, SWMS and worker permits, SignOnSite aims to deliver a simple infield solution for the construction industry. .

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 26, 2015

for the Design of High-Performance Green Buildings. LEED was designed as a voluntary rating system and to gerrymander it into a code is not efficacious. Much of the early reaction has been nonplussed given that, today, there are only a handful of IgCC green buildings. .

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 26, 2015

for the Design of High-Performance Green Buildings. LEED was designed as a voluntary rating system and to gerrymander it into a code is not efficacious. Much of the early reaction has been nonplussed given that, today, there are only a handful of IgCC green buildings.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 14, 2014

Contained within OSHA regulation 1910.212 are the basic instructions for providing guarding on all machines. The regulation is also a very succinct rule with four main points. Handtools must permit easy handling of material without the operator placing a hand in the danger zone. Make sure the guard cannot cause its own hazards.

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GCP Applied Technologies

AUGUST 30, 2019

However, over the past few decades, more bridge engineers are specifying liquid waterproofing membranes to help extend the design life of the bridge and accelerate project completion. Gain stronger adhesion for improved design life. These risks have compelled some regions, such as New York, to enact further regulations for this work.

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Pro Builder

MAY 27, 2020

Kevin Stitt signed into law an affordable housing bill that limits regulation on purely aesthetic building design that raises the cost of housing. The legislation will limit cities and counties from regulating purely aesthetic building design that would needlessly raise the cost of housing.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 21, 2018

This history combined with the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act (FASA) in 1994 which regulates the use of IDIQ, and availability of tools, cost data, services, and technology by more innovative JOC vendors, have made JOC more transparent, efficient, and competitive. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Volume I, Subpart 16.5,

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GCP Applied Technologies

AUGUST 24, 2018

In addition, the City of Los Angeles has adopted Ordinance 175790, which states in part that building permits within certain “methane zones” will not be issued until the submittal of detailed plans for the installation of suitable methane mitigation systems. Protective measures against harmful gases.

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Chianelli Estimating

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

The goal of building a single-family home is to not only build to specification while remaining on-time and on-budget but to do so in a way that adheres to local and state regulations. This is often done through a series of construction project stages, each with its own specific budgetary, design and construction requirements.

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