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Sacramento on Brink of Reversing Residential Zoning

Pro Builder

Sacramento on Brink of Reversing Residential Zoning. Sacramento is close to approving one of the country’s first plans to end single-family residential zoning, which permits only one home on a property. Sacramento’s mayor and a group of activists strongly support the zoning proposal, hoping to stand as a leader to other cities.

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Texas Cities Lead Recovery Employment Leaders In BF 2013 Metro Rankings Report

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

No less than six Texas cities appear in Business Facilities’ new top 10 ranking of Recovery Employment Leaders in the Metro Ranking Report released this week by the national publication which focuses on site selection and economic development. Southwest Business Facilities Cities Economic Development Employment rankings'

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OSHA finds lack of proper 'work zone' in plumber's death

Contractor Magazine

Had his employer properly created a work zone, a passing car on Philadelphia's 63rd Street might not have struck and killed a 27-year-old plumber. Best Choice Plumbing's 27-year-old worker died after passing car hit him. read more.

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President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

On January 9, 2014, the President announced the next step in those efforts by naming the first five “Promise Zones.” THE PROMISE ZONES INITIATIVE. The five Promise Zones announced are part of the 20 that will be announced over the next three years. so that each partner can work towards improvement and accountability.

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Construction outcry grows over London ULEZ expansion

Construction Enquirer

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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29 Metro Areas Add Construction Jobs in May

Construction Equipment

Construction employment increased in 329 out of 358 metro areas between April and May as a new survey finds that two-thirds of highway construction firms had at least one crash in the past year at highway work zones they operate. Ken Simonson, chief economist, noted that construction employment

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Legal Requirements for Construction Projects in Texas: Compliance Checklist

Building Radar

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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