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

UK Construction Blog

The post Article 4 Direction: What Property Owners Need to Know Before Converting appeared first on 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.

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Construction restarts on $2.1B Portland water plant

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Contractors back New York’s Scaffold Law update

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PassivHaus Casa AYA in Uruguay

Natural Building

The use of concrete was reduced by 93% compared to conventional construction by using raised foundations. This technique allowed the ground profile to remain unaltered, respecting the existing land. Locally sourced timber and blown cellulose insulation were used for the roof.

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

ENR Construction

s largest ski resort, the project team is navigating strict state regulations and difficult site grading on one of the largest developments in Vermont history. the access road to the ski resort that 5,000 vehicles use daily in winter, says Sherman. It’s one of the first applications for use with such high pressure,” he says. “At

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White House announces infrastructure priorities, permit updates

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What Really Drives Directional Drilling Costs? 5 Key Factors to Track

PN - Project Management

Below you’ll find a plain‑language look at each factor, fresh field tips, and a simple tool you can use to test numbers on your own project. Additives used —polymers, soda ash, lost‑circulation material. Track these five drivers, review field data often, and update assumptions as soon as new info lands.