Construction Equipment – Buy, Rent or Lease?
The Constructor
MARCH 29, 2020
When mobilizing your construction equipment for a project site, the enigma whether to buy, rent or lease must be tackled in a very sane and judicious.
I Just Read my 1000th Phase I Environmental Site Assessment this Year
Green Building Law Update
AUGUST 30, 2020
For those concerned about the state of the environmental industrial complex during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, I can report that last Friday I reviewed my 1,000th Phase I Environmental Site Assessment this year. economy, when in any given year the vast majority of real estate transactions are leases and not contracts of sale.
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Caltrans Says Few Airspace Lease Sites Share L.A. Fire Risk
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 24, 2023
of Transportation is auditing sites it has leased out that are under or near infrastructure after a fire temporarily closed part of I-10 in Los Angeles. The California Dept.
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Caltrans Says Few Airspace Lease Sites Share Los Angeles Fire Risk
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 24, 2023
of Transportation is auditing sites it has leased out that are under or near infrastructure after a fire temporarily closed part of I-10 in Los Angeles. The California Dept.
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E-Commerce, Logistics Signed Largest Warehouse Leases In 2018
Business Facilities
MARCH 21, 2019
CBRE study found that last year, 61 of the largest 100 industrial leases in the U.S. Read: E-Commerce, Logistics Signed Largest Warehouse Leases In 2018 at BusinessFacilities.com. were completed by e-commerce companies and logistics firms.
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Using Marketing 4Ps to Make Your Commercial Site Selection
Wolgast Corporation
MARCH 25, 2024
When starting to search for the perfect site for positioning your business, put on your marketing hat and consider how the location will help you to fulfill your product, place, price and promotion. Promotion Your business may benefit most from foot traffic or from signage seen from automotive traffic.
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Net Zero Certification Program Announced by USGBC
Green Building Law Update
SEPTEMBER 23, 2018
This will be calculated by energy generated on site plus any offsets recognized by the LEED v4 EA category (both BD+C and O+M) minus source energy consumed. This will be calculated by water re-used on site plus any greywater from a municipality or an external site minus potable water consumed. On the other hand, the U.S.
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Phases of Commercial Real Estate Development
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. This can be done through a purchase or lease agreement. To Lease or Sell?
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4 Commercial Construction Industry Trends and Predictions for 2019
HardHatChat
DECEMBER 6, 2018
After all, successful developers and owners aren’t going to sit on their hands and hope a retailer comes along looking to lease 160,000 square feet in their mall – they’re going to do everything they can to make their space attractive to a wide range of tenants. There are a ton of ideas out there and it’s exciting to be part of the process.
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Phase l Assessments for Tenants are the Hottest Environmental Issue in 2020
Green Building Law Update
JANUARY 19, 2020
The potential applicability of the BFPP protection to a tenant who leases contaminated or formerly contaminated real estate has been the subject of debate for the decades since the CERCLA’s enactment. economy, when in any given year the vast majority of real estate transactions are leases and not contracts of sale. 9601 et seq.,
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Tenant’s New Defense to Hazardous Substance Liability
Green Building Law Update
DECEMBER 2, 2018
The potential applicability of the BFPP protection for a tenant who leases contaminated or formerly contaminated real estate and improvements has been the subject of debate for the decades since the CERCLA’s enactment. Phase l ESAs will now become much more common in commercial and industrial leasing.
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Implementing an ‘asset drawdown strategy’ for site decarbonization
BD+C
JUNE 5, 2023
Implementing an ‘asset drawdown strategy’ for site decarbonization Solidifying a decarbonization plan via an “asset drawdown strategy” that carefully considers both capital and operating costs represents a game-changing opportunity for existing properties to compete with new projects.
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5 Signs Your Shopping Center Construction Contractor is Costing You Business
HardHatChat
MARCH 9, 2010
Instead, landlords are focused on renovating shopping malls and remodeling office buildings to attract new tenants and entice existing tenants to renew their lease. Sloppy site – Is a construction safety plan in place and is the site clean? Nothing scares customers away faster than the thought of potential injury.
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Tenants Order Phase l to Avoid Hazardous Substance Liability
Green Building Law Update
MARCH 31, 2019
The potential applicability of the BFPP protection to a tenant who leases contaminated or formerly contaminated real estate and improvements has been the subject of debate for the decades since the CERCLA’s enactment. Phase l ESAs are now becoming much more common in commercial and industrial leasing.
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What are Today's Best New Retail Developments? | Hard Hat Chat
HardHatChat
JUNE 21, 2012
At Englewood, we have data points that go back for decades on commercial construction costs and leasing rates for areas across the country. Each municipality brings its own costs, and different market cycles bring different lease rates. Construction budgets can make or break a deal. Construction budgets can make or break a deal.
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Club Car Leases Premium UTVs with “3 & Out” Program
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 28, 2018
Club Car has introduced a lease program for its Carryall Utility Transportation Vehicles (UTV). The “3 & Out” program is a three-year lease to independent retail businesses, construction companies, and industrial sites who want access to four-wheel drive vehicles without the capital investment…
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Temporary Fencing: Protection For Workers and Others
Constructonomics
OCTOBER 16, 2013
We all know that a construction site offers up all kinds of health and safety issues, but it seems that many site owners still aren’t doing enough to keep their workers safe. The problem may stem from how site owners view the fencing in the first place. It’s not just about the exterior of the site.
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Understanding Today’s Separation of Landlord and Commercial Tenant Construction
HardHatChat
MAY 18, 2011
This is most popular with big retail leases in 2011. This is popular with large national brands that have in-house teams who know their way around a construction site. Landlords don’t want to lease space to tenants who aren’t financially secure, so they won’t accept just any deal. Turnkey from spec.
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Revit OpEd: YUZU Site Measuring
Revit OpEd
JULY 6, 2012
YUZU Site Measuring. For readers that are already familiar with the Point Known PKNail site measuring system it appears to be similar, at least in concept. I think attempting to evaluate this type of technology would benefit from a few videos that show it in use, the practical application of it on-site. Site Information.
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First West Coast Offshore Wind Site Auction Ramps to $757M Finale
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 7, 2022
California showcase for US floating wind energy projects produces five lease teams, European dominated—with deep water, limited port infrastructure and supply chain gaps still to be tackled.
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Caltrans Says Few Airspace Lease Sites Share L.A.Fire Risk
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 24, 2023
of Transportation is auditing sites it has leased out that are under or near infrastructure after a fire temporarily closed part of I-10 in Los Angeles. The California Dept.
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Oil Firms Show Interest to Build Gulf of Mexico Offshore Wind
ENR Construction
AUGUST 26, 2022
Energy companies note area's existing oil-gas infrastructure and supply chain as feds push forward to lease project sites off Louisiana and northern Texas, possibly next year.
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HRECs in a Phase l are Not Recognized Environmental Conditions
Green Building Law Update
OCTOBER 25, 2020
Among the most misunderstood term in a Phase I environmental site assessment is the Historical Recognized Environmental Condition. By way of background, a Phase I environmental site assessment is the process of evaluating a property’s environmental conditions and assessing potential liability for contamination.
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156 Chicago Retail Construction News and Trends – 2011 Updates
HardHatChat
MARCH 28, 2011
The first round of hhgregg stores in Chicago had eight commercial contractor bids per job, while the second wave of stores is averaging 11 bids per site. Eventually the entire shopping mall will be leased and State Street will once again become a retail mecca. State Street got a shot in the arm from CityTarget. Michigan Avenue.
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220 Leasing Equipment in Louisiana? How To Protect Your Lien Claim
Construction Law Monitor
JULY 20, 2011
You are in the business of leasing heavy equipment to contractors. There is likely no answer for you under the lien law – unless you filed a notice of lease agreement with the owner within the appropriate time frame. If the job is private and not public, you must also provide a copy of the lease to the contractor.
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A/E/C Marketing Best Practices Webcast
Construction Marketing
AUGUST 29, 2011
The site links to the award-winning Construction Marketing Blog with marketing news, resources and related content, and the association’s Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and LinkedIn pages. Prior to CWA Deborah served in marketing roles with Bovis Lend Lease, OWP/P (Cannon Design), Nova Environmental Services and more.
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How Winter Weather Can Hamper Productivity In Hazardous Working Zones
Constructonomics
DECEMBER 23, 2013
As temperatures start to plummet, work on construction and industrial sites can become more hazardous and dangerous by several orders of magnitude – whether it’s frozen equipment and supplies, bitter cold hampering your workers or the weather making even the simplest tasks a potential accident nightmare.
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NY Advances New Offshore Wind After Scrapping 4 GW Over Turbine Size Dispute
ENR Construction
APRIL 24, 2024
also added a sector push in announcing a schedule to lease up to 12 new U.S. offshore wind project development sites through 2028. Interior Dept.
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Construction Business Owner Blogs
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 27, 2011
All businesses that purchase, finance, and/or lease less than $2 million in new or used business equipment during tax year 2011 should qualify for the Section 179 Deduction. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Who Qualifies for Section 179? Categories.
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UK Boosts Offshore Wind Project Power Price 66% to Woo Competitors
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Officials have increased the maximum strike price for future projects following September auction that had no lease site bidders.
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DOE Releases Green Lease Website, and More Musings on the Split Incentive "Problem"
Green Building Law Blog
MARCH 20, 2012
The Department of Energy and several interesting partners (both BOMA and NRDC, for example) have launched a website consolidating green lease resources. A number of public agency versions of leases, as well as some guidance documents are included. Energy costs represent about $1 per square foot, in a $150+ per square foot lease.
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Feature Story: Shovel-Ready Sites – Fired Up, Ready To Go
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JUNE 19, 2014
One of the fastest growing trends in the site selection business is the demand for certified industrial sites. Companies looking to build new facilities want sites that are ready to go and relatively risk free. ALABAMA SITES ARE READY FOR JOB-CREATING GROWTH. Across the U.S., million in capital investments.
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Green Building Law Update
JANUARY 15, 2017
There is no widely accepted standard for green building due diligence, as there is for hazardous materials where the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment ASTM Standard is all but universally utilized. Much of the profit associated with green building is often derived from green leases (e.g.,
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5 Factors for Businesses to Plan a New Construction Project
Wolgast Corporation
JULY 29, 2024
What are your site criteria, i.e., size of property; general part of town/city, etc.; do you need a site that is utility and road accessible ready? Leaseback construction offers for an owner to lease the property back from the contractor per an agreed upon timeline. What is your maximum budget? Share design ideas that you like.
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More Oil Firms Show Interest to Build Gulf of Mexico Offshore Wind
ENR Construction
AUGUST 26, 2022
Energy companies note area's existing oil and gas infrastructure, supply chain as feds push forward on plan to lease project sites off Louisiana and northern Texas
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More Oil Firms Show Interest in Gulf of Mexico Offshore Wind
ENR Construction
AUGUST 26, 2022
Traditional energy companies tout area's existing oil and gas infrastructure as US Interior Dept pushes forward on plan to lease gulf sites off Louisiana and northern Texas
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Court Reinstates Feds’ ‘Social Cost of Carbon’ Calculation
ENR Construction
MARCH 22, 2022
But it's unclear if ruling that allows use of the administration's greenhouse gas emission metric in cost-benefit analyses will propel delayed oil and gas site drill leases.
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Feds Tout Wind Market Even as Gulf Auction Draws Just One Bid
ENR Construction
AUGUST 29, 2023
million for its 102,000-acre site off Louisiana in the Aug. 29 Gulf of Mexico lease sale, Germany-based RWE, which is developing offshore projects in New York and California, bid $5.6
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Court Reinstates Feds' ‘Social Cost of Carbon’ Calculations
ENR Construction
MARCH 22, 2022
New ruling now may propel delayed oil and gas site drill leases, allowing use of the carbon metric in cost benefit analyses.
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Factors to Know About Crane and Rigging Insurance
Construction Marketing
JANUARY 13, 2022
Construction sites are full of activity due to moving parts and heavy machinery. For those installing properties using rigging equipment, the complexities of these job sites are even worse. Contractors need this cover, regardless of whether they own or lease their cranes.
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Construction Site Theft: Impact and Prevention
Levelset
APRIL 1, 2022
However, there is one very expensive cost that isn’t so cut and dry: construction site theft. Theft from construction sites is a serious issue, and it costs contractors a lot of money each year. However, that reimbursement rarely makes up for the costs contractors incur due to the ripple effects caused by construction site theft.
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Lincoln Equities Group (LEG) To Develop Brownfields Site In Piscataway, NJ
Business Facilities
MAY 6, 2015
Lincoln Equities Group has retained Brad Fenlon, executive managing director with Colliers International in Parsippany, NJ, to handle leasing and marketing of the site. Lincoln Equities Group (LEG) To Develop Brownfields Site In Piscataway, NJ appeared first on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine.
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