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Boston Contractor Licensing Guide 2024: Steps, Permits, and State Differences

Contractors Liability Blog

The OCABR gives out statewide licenses, but Boston needs extra paperwork and permits for projects in some trades: General Contractors Need a Massachusetts Construction Supervisor License (CSL) to work on projects that affect structural elements. Historic Preservation Compliance Boston has tough rules for contractors working on old buildings.

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Las Vegas Contractor Licensing vs Nevada: Key Differences and Requirements

Contractors Liability Blog

This guide will show you how to get licensed, from the types of licenses you can get to local permit rules and costs, and how Las Vegas rules differ from state rules. Building Contractor License Fits contractors who work on building-specific projects, like remodels, renovations, and new builds.

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Green Cooling in The UK’s Listed Buildings: Tackling Air Conditioning Challenges In 2025

UK Construction Blog

The post Green Cooling in The UK’s Listed Buildings: Tackling Air Conditioning Challenges In 2025 appeared first on UK Construction Blog. But installing them in old buildings is a challenging task. This blog delves into the overlap of clean energy and planning controls.

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The Value of Kit Homes in the Australian Market

UK Construction Blog

These pre-manufactured or modular homes offer a flexible and often more affordable way to build, without sacrificing design or quality. Simply put, a kit home is a home or building delivered as a package of pre-cut, pre-engineered materials and components. What Exactly Are Kit Homes?

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A winning foundation: Solid defense with low carbon concrete

Construction Specifier

percent embodied carbon savings compared to the regional industry average 28-day standard-cured compressive strength, rising to as much as 68 percent with specific applications in the building. It achieved 52.4 The facility was designed by architects Shive-Hattery and ZGF Architects and built by Sellen Construction.

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Renovate or Extend? How to Choose the Right Home Improvement for Your Budget & Needs

UK Construction Blog

When calculating costs, consider that extensive renovations involving structural changes can sometimes approach the cost of building a new home. Reconfiguring existing space is typically more eco-friendly than building new extensions. You’re not alone. Environmental sustainability differs between approaches too.

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Infrastructure Work Kicks Off $5B Vermont All-Season Resort Expansion

ENR Construction

The full buildout of the masterplan envisions building 2,300 residential units. Rendering courtesy of Safdie Architects Enabling Infrastructure For three decades, the ski resort owners considered an infrastructure plan, but it wasn’t workable because Killington didn’t have “a townwide public water system,” Sherman says.