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Two Creeks, a Marsh and Two Lakes Sue a Florida Real Estate Developer

Green Building Law Update

Two creeks, a marsh and two lakes are plaintiffs in a first of its kind complaint filed last month against a real estate developer and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

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Florida bill would allow minors to do roofing work

Construction Dive

The legislation, which would permit teens 16 and older to work on roofing projects, also expands recruitment efforts in the trades.

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Florida will allow virtual inspections, building code enforcement, permit issuance

BD+C

Florida is about to make virtual inspections legal statewide.

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LEED Certified Residential Building is Now the Law in Key West

Green Building Law Update

On November 6, the City Commission of Key West, Florida unanimously adopted Ordinance 13-19 establishing LEED Certified level certification or Florida Green Building Coalition Bronze level certification as a prerequisite to all residential construction. Coalition Florida Green Key LEED Local Government West building'

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Florida: A Warm Climate For Business Growth

Business Facilities

You can have peace-of-mind when you locate your business in Florida. Florida consistently ranks among the best states for business, thanks to its pro-business state tax policies, competitive cost of doing business and streamlined regulatory environment. Florida ranks fourth in the nation for high tech employment.

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Overcoming Regulatory Barriers When Bidding in a New State

Viewpoint Construction Technology

But contractors don’t have to move at the speed of state bureaucracy when pursuing new opportunities, and they shouldn’t have to miss a bidding opportunity over government licenses and permits. With the right tools and support, contractors can ensure that they always have the licenses they need to pursue prime opportunities in new locations.

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Single-Family Permits Issued Most in Southern States

Pro Builder

Single-Family Permits Issued Most in Southern States. Compared to the number of active listings, there are 680,000 fewer homes for sale across the country, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), but single-family permits issued show heavy construction in store for these 10 markets. cbroderick. Tue, 06/08/2021 - 10:24.

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