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Unlocking the potential of pickleball and padel courts

CCR Magazine

As cities face challenges with limited land availability and increasing demand for recreational and entertainment facilities, adaptive reuse has emerged as a cost-effective, sustainable solution. Adaptive reuse refers to repurposing existing structures or land for a use different from its original intent. Cities across the U.S.

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

UK Construction Blog

These directions are typically implemented to protect the character and amenity of designated areas such as conservation zones or to manage property concentrations like Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). Ever wondered why your neighbour needed planning permission for a simple extension while you didn’t?

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Building Smarter: The Role of Modern Architecture in the Future of UK Construction

UK Construction Blog

The post Building Smarter: The Role of Modern Architecture in the Future of UK Construction appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The UK construction industry is undergoing a transformative shift — one where innovation, sustainability, and collaboration are reshaping how we build our homes, offices, and public spaces.

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White House announces infrastructure priorities, permit updates

Construction Dive

Daily Dive M-F Tech Weekly Every Wednesday Infrastructure Weekly Every Tuesday Labor & Safety Weekly Every Thursday By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Duffy’s “America is Building Again” agenda includes, according to the Thursday DOT release: Enhancing transportation safety.

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Secrets of Environmental Permitting Solar Farms

Civil + Structural Engineer

We’re going to unravel some intricacies of the process that’s designed to ensure the coexistence of solar energy development with responsible environmental preservation. In simplest terms, to get environmental approvals, agency regulators need the answers to three questions: What resources are at the site?

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What is ‘Zoning’ in Construction: Regulations and Their Impact on Development

Building Radar

Zoning is a fundamental concept that influences how properties can be developed and used in construction and urban planning. Zoning regulations are essential for managing land use, ensuring that development is orderly, and balancing the needs of residential, commercial, and industrial areas.

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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

We ask that you join us in the celebration of the AEC industry and learn more about the projects leading the way in changing the future of the built environment. Terminal C’s design successfully navigated an aggressive four-year construction schedule without disrupting airport operations.