Commercial Construction Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

When I think back on the most interesting construction projects and challenges I’ve handled in my career as a national commercial contractor, without a doubt some of the most memorable have been in landmark-status buildings. Because these buildings are well-known and prominently located, making it all the more exciting to work in them.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 25, 2023

Commercial real estate development involves the process of acquiring, designing, constructing, and leasing or selling commercial properties such as office buildings, retail centers, and industrial parks. This phase includes determining the project’s scope, selecting materials, and determining the necessary permits and approvals.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

City officials fast-tracked permits and inspections, allowing fast-paced construction to proceed nearly around the clock. Project scopes encompass vertical and horizontal construction such as paving, shore protection, renovation of existing buildings and new building construction. and design firm Gensler.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

David Tryba, Founding Principal, Tryba Architects Holder Construction is building the first project in the new Clayworks mixed-use district in Golden, Colo. The 182,000-sq-ft all-electric building for CoorsTek is the first phase of the six-block district being developed on a former industrial site.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 16, 2012

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Contractors Liability Blog

AUGUST 19, 2024

Electricians: The Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings, and Construction (HBC) issues electrical licenses. Consult local government offices like the Bowling Green Planning and Zoning or the Covington Building & Inspections Department for details. Plumbers: Plumbing contractors must be licensed by the HBC.

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Construction Daily News

MAY 29, 2024

Meanwhile, for the first time in more than 40 years, the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has docketed this kind of application for a commercial non-light water reactor and accepted TerraPower’s building permit application for evaluation. Commissioning is currently expected in 2030. its largest market.

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Construction Daily News

APRIL 21, 2024

The Commerce Department reported Tuesday that single-family housing construction permits fell to a five-month low. March single-family home building rose 21.2% In March, single-family house construction permits decreased 5.7% Multi-family building permits remained at 433,000 units. year-over-year. million to 1.6

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Construction Daily News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The Delta Conveyance Project is a $20 billion California water utility construction project in development and permitting. The Delta Conveyance Project (DCP) would build 45 mi (72km) of concrete tunnels beneath a regional river delta between Sacramento and San Francisco to construct and modernize water transmission infrastructure.

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Contractors Liability Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

However, many local jurisdictions, including cities and counties, require contractors to obtain permits before starting work. Electrician Licensing Electricians in South Dakota must obtain a state license through the South Dakota Electrical Commission. We’ll also cover the insurance and bonding requirements for each type of contractor.

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In Eight

JUNE 27, 2023

As a project’s end approaches, it’s typically the time to wrap up all the artifacts the owner will use to validate all building requirements have been met and to help manage and maintain the project well into the future. Everything plus the kitchen sink, right? What about the as-built structure itself?

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Contractors Liability Blog

MARCH 9, 2022

Please note that requirements are constantly changing and while every effort is made to ensure the accuracy contained in this blog you need to check with any State or local government before you proceed. This license does not allow you to build a home or remodel a home. and does not require a building permit.

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Contractors Liability Blog

AUGUST 27, 2024

“Build Smart, Build Legal: Key Steps to Contractor Licensing in Oklahoma” If you’re planning to work as a general contractor in Oklahoma, securing the proper license is crucial for legal compliance and building trust with your clients. Register with the Oklahoma Tax Commission: For tax compliance.

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Practical Law Construction

JUNE 3, 2020

This blog, the first in a series, takes a look at a few of the more common queries we regularly encounter on this topic. In particular, consideration should be given to whether any additional uses may be required at the end of the project (for example using an architect’s drawings for a future extension to a building).

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Business Facilities

JULY 11, 2014

Prior studies commissioned by the LABC Institute have concluded that Los Angeles has 10,000 acres of rooftop solar potential, enough to support a FIT far larger than the 600 megawatt program recommended in the study released from the USC Program for Environmental and Regional Equity (PERE) and the UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation.

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Construction Daily News

MAY 31, 2023

Driver Companies is building the $54.5 DLR Group | BakerNowicki will build a 46-acre horseshoe-shaped K-5 school. Katta-Muddanna said Enid City Commission authorized the latest one for the Chestnut Waterline at its May 16, 2023, regular meeting. Meanwhile, C.W. million Menifee Union School District Elementary School #15.

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Contractors Liability Blog

JULY 21, 2022

Further complicating things a number of municipal entities may require some sort of permit or registration before you can start work. Any applicant who does not meet the Commission’s financial solvency guidelines may obtain an indemnitor or purchase a surety bond. These requirements are generally straightforward.

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Construction Daily News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

In 2022, the Clark County Commission expanded its historic designation, highlighting the neighborhood’s importance within Southern Nevada. The existing zoning may not permit the proposed changes, so a rezoning application is necessary. Over the years, Paradise Palms has transformed significantly while retaining its core identity.

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Construction Daily News

JUNE 4, 2024

Finally, according to data from the Census Bureau, spending on building projects fell in April for the second consecutive month, primarily due to a decrease in commercial and healthcare projects. Construction spending dipped unexpectedly for a second month in April due to non-residential activity, but single-family home building rose.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 14, 2025

The post The Ultimate Guide to Air Quality Monitoring: Protecting Health & Environment appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Real-time data collection points must be accessible for immediate public health warnings, while locations for routine EPR permit compliance might accommodate longer sampling periods of several weeks.

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Construction Daily News

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Extended-stay Sector is Driven by the Surge in US Infrastructure Building Original Source: US infrastructure building boom revs up extended-stay market Extended-stay hotels are competing for construction laborers after the Biden administration’s infrastructure spending blitz put more on the road this year. billion project.

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Construction Daily News

DECEMBER 1, 2023

NEW Road and Bridge Construction and Repair Tool Original Source: New Tool for Building and Fixing Roads and Bridges: Artificial Intelligence Engineers are utilizing AI to make lighter concrete blocks for new bridges in Pennsylvania, where 13% are structurally poor. Another idea uses A.I. Some engineers are looking to A.I. uncertainties.

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Construction Daily News

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

In todays construction news , read about the commission discovering that during the previous 30 years, physical productivitythe total number of homes constructed per hour of laborhad more than halved. Over the past 30 years, physical productivitythe number of dwellings created each hourhas more than halved, according to the commission.

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Construction Daily News

APRIL 4, 2025

March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC (“X-energy”) and Dow (NYSE: DOW) announced that they have applied for a construction permit from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (“NRC”) for a proposed advanced nuclear facility near Seadrift, Texas. and ROCKVILLE, Md., 64 between the Melvin R.

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Construction Daily News

MAY 23, 2025

In today’s construction news, read about the Tennessee Valley Authority has applied for a permission to construct a small modular reactor at Clinch River, run by GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy, with the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission. TVA is the first utility in the US to apply for a construction permit for BWRX-300 technology.

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Construction Daily News

APRIL 11, 2025

On the other hand, US MgO has revealed intentions to invest $5 million and create at least 35 new jobs in Brunswick County, North Carolina, by constructing a new manufacturing plant for its cutting-edge building materials. miles (ca. 4 km) of additional border barrier between Mexico and California.

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