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QR Codes Unlocking Secrets of NYC Building Permits | ENR.

ENR Construction

Building Types. QR Codes Unlocking Secrets of NYC Building Permits. New York City building permits are sprouting up with QR codes that instantly unlock vast amounts of project information. of Buildings commissioner. It is now nearing the issuance of its 200,000th building permit with a QR code.

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How 2023's Housing Market Conditions Are Affecting the 2024 Housing Market

The Pro Builder

It really is a tale of two housing markets, between the upheaval of the resale sector to the pleasant if generally unexpected gains in the new-home segment, and as I wrote in " Advice for Home Builders Navigating a Housing Market in Flux " in 2023, a builder's best bet is to plan ahead. from 2022, recording 1.469 million permits.

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Coffman Engineers Announces New Principal Jeff Brace

Civil + Structural Engineer

His extensive portfolio includes managing design-build and design-bid-build projects for the military across Alaska, the West Coast, Hawaii, and Guam, as well as overseeing commercial site design, and water and sewer utility installations. Building trusted relationships are also a cornerstone of Jeffs engineering and business acumen.

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How to Choose the Right Home Builders for Your Project

UK Construction Blog

Building practices and codes differ between countries, and its important to understand these differences to ensure that your home is built safely, efficiently, and to local standards. Heres a look at how building practices vary across the U.S., Heres a look at how building practices vary across the U.S.,

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Planning a House Extension? Here’s What to Expect From Start to Finish

UK Construction Blog

Budget Planning Establish a realistic budget early, accounting for construction costs, professional fees, permits, potential temporary accommodation, and a contingency fund of at least 10-15% for unexpected expenses. Document your specific requirements, including desired room sizes, functions, and special features.

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2022 Construction Tips for Restaurant and Other Commercial Building Owners

Wolgast Corporation

The cost and availability of building materials can presently be described as highly unpredictable, so the pre-planning phase has become the key to Restaurant Construction more than ever before! We have strategies to share to get your restaurant or business operating quicker and generate income faster.

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Rehabilitation Extends Life, Restores Historical Aspects of Minneapolis’ Third Avenue Bridge

Civil + Structural Engineer

The HNTB team was selected as engineer of record to study the bridge’s history, inspect, load rate, design, and assist in its reconstruction under a construction manager/general contractor (CMGC) model. The first phase of the contract simply aimed to identify the scope of work needed.