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Article 4 Direction: What Property Owners Need to Know Before Converting

UK Construction Blog

Key Takeaways An Article 4 Direction is a legal measure that restricts permitted development rights, requiring property owners to obtain planning permission for changes that would normally be allowed without application. The post Article 4 Direction: What Property Owners Need to Know Before Converting appeared first on UK Construction Blog.

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CT Company Shares Tips for Mobile Recycling Day – Jan 24

CCR Magazine

Founded in 2015 byThe Jane Goodall Institute, the annual commemoration was established to raise awareness about the negative impacts of smartphone consumerism on the primate wildlife population in Congo and other developing countries.

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Esh starts Hull bridge works

The Construction Index

Andy Thompson, director of bridges at Mason Clark Associates said: “After over a year of design, and having completed extensive investigations and consultations to gain all the necessary permits to undertake the works, it is great that work will be starting on strengthening this structure.”

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$57M Settlement Keeps Red River Diversion Project Claims Out of Court

ENR Construction

Much of what was negotiated concerned delay claims related to permits, third-party raiilroads and compliance with regulatory requirements, said a spokeswoman for the Metro Flood Diversion Authority (MFDA). A small part r elated to the failure to use epoxy coating on rebar in parts of the project to protect against corrosion, she said.

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The Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Enormous Complexity Under a Veil of Simplicity

ENR Construction

SOM joined in 2015. Confined space construction requires different permitting and specialized training to ensure crew safety. “As -based architect—SOM—to serve as collaborating architect and architect-of-record to help with local codes, seismic requirements, structural engineering and navigating construction.

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Hawaiian court OK's construction of $1.4B observatory

Construction Dive

The Thirty Meter Telescope International Observatory has been stalled since the same court rescinded its permit in 2015 and faces opposition from Native Hawaiian activists.

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Single-Family Build Time Grew in 2023

The Pro Builder

Since 2015, the time from permit to completion has increased by nearly three months, primarily due to stricter regulations, supply-chain issues, and a shortage of skilled labor. In 2023, the average time to complete a single-family house was 10.1 months, with 1.5 months spent on obtaining authorization and 8.6