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Changes coming to NYC construction safety, permitting

Construction Dive

The code update will affect the definition of a major building and how many permits a superintendent can be involved with at one time, according to former DOB assistant commissioner Peter Amato.

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Reclassifying Permit Required Confined Spaces

FDR Safety

I had the opportunity to view one of the best presentations on permit required confined spaces that I have ever seen. Mr. Burgess identified an often overlooked opportunity for temporary reclassification of an existing permit required confined space. A full entry permit is then no longer necessary. It’s worth the time.

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Maryland is First State to Legislate Permitted Use of PFAS

Green Building Law Update

actually 3 separate bills) expressly permitting PFAS (. At worst, Maryland could have been criticized along with the Federal government and other states, for failing to regulate PFAS as a hazardous substance. But then, some days ago Maryland did what no other state (nor the Federal government) has done. It passed legislation (.

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Philly launches digital tool to ease building permitting process

Construction Dive

The pilot aims to improve access to information about necessary permits, approvals and other requirements for some residential and commercial projects, the city said.

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How to get a General Contractor’s License in North Carolina?

The Constructor

A general contractor’s license is basically a permit that authorizes you to carry out construction works such as foundation, framing, plumbing,

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Single-Family, Multifamily Permits Continue to Increase

Pro Builder

Single-Family, Multifamily Permits Continue to Increase. Single-family and multifamily permits are up in all four regions with the Northeast leading for both sectors. The total number of single-family permits issued year-to-date hit 589,146 in June, a 35.9% increase for issued multifamily permits compared to June 2020.

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Supply-Chain Obstacles Slow Down Construction Permitting

Pro Builder

Supply-Chain Obstacles Slow Down Construction Permitting. Persisting supply shortages and operational hurdles are causing a major drop in new construction permitting, according to Realtor.com. The drop in permits was driven mainly by a decrease in multifamily housing units, though fewer single-family homes were permitted as well.

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