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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. Ever wondered why your neighbour needed planning permission for a simple extension while you didn’t?

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Manchester United New Stadium: ÂŁ2bn 100,000-Capacity Vision to Replace Old Trafford

UK Construction Blog

Fan reactions remain mixed between excitement for modern facilities and concerns about preserving Old Trafford’s historic atmosphere, with supporters questioning whether the new venue will maintain the club’s traditional working-class identity. Fan sentiment remains divided on leaving Old Trafford’s historic location.

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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

The project’s location crosses a superfund site, which made special drainage measures–such as realigning the groundwater remediation system while ensuring the treatment facility experienced no downtime. Initially, the plan was to place loose rip-rap rock on the slope to prevent material sloughing.

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95 Marginal Street: A Comprehensive Overview of Its Historical Significance

Construction Daily News

95 Marginal Street, located in Manhattan’s South Street Seaport District, stands as a significant site with a rich history. These changes are not only setting the stage for new businesses but also revitalizing community engagement and economic growth in the historic district.

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Less Is More In New England

Business Facilities

percent in 2016, was down 0.8 of Labor BLS, noted that New England’s unemployment rate was measurably lower than the national average in 2016—Maine’s unemployment rate was 3.9 percent in December 2016, marking the sixth consecutive month the rate had declined. percent the same time in 2016. percentage points to 4.9

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Illinois Revives Premier Corporate Tax Incentives

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Foxconn, best known for making Apple’s iPhones, during the summer announced plans to build a plant in the southeast corner of Wisconsin that could employ up to 13,000 people. The tax credit program has helped preserve historic buildings and grow local economies in the five communities where the credit is applicable: Aurora, East St.

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The Travel & Tourism Game

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Enjoy local shops, restaurants and events in Henderson’s historic downtown core: the Water Street District. percent over 2016’s figure, and direct taxes from commercial gaming passed the $9 billion mark. Travel ranks 7th in terms of employment compared to other major private industry sectors. Photo: Visit Henderson).