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Unlocking the potential of pickleball and padel courts

CCR Magazine

In the context of pickleball and padel courts, adaptive reuse enables developers and municipalities to transform unused properties into vibrant recreational hubs. For land use and zoning, adaptive reuse often involves reimagining vacant lots, parking lots or industrial spaces to meet the evolving needs of a community.

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NAHB Develops Land Use Resources for Home Builders and Buyers

The Pro Builder

The effect of local land-use policy on housing affordability is not often readily understood by those outside of the home building industry. Each primer focuses on a component of land-use policy and the impact it has on builders and buyers: density, zoning, and development review.

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2023 Ivory Prize Winners Announced

The Pro Builder

"Their visionary approaches, from harnessing industrial-scale robotics to empowering marginalized communities, streamlining processes, and bringing transparency to zoning laws, inspire us to push boundaries and create a more accessible and equitable housing future for all." zoning codes. zoning codes. "For

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Light at the End of the Tunnel

Civil + Structural Engineer

The city has consistently topped more than $1 billion in new construction permits over the past 11 years as it grows and builds new businesses, apartment complexes, and more. Despite the recent growth, some of the citys underground infrastructure is not so new. In fact, the storm drain system is about 100 years old.

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

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. Ever wondered why your neighbour needed planning permission for a simple extension while you didn’t?

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Navigating Modern Construction: Trends, Challenges, and Local Considerations

UK Construction Blog

Tools like Building Information Modeling (BIM) and project management software offer real-time collaboration across stakeholders, reducing the margin for error and streamlining workflow. Sustainable Building Practices Sustainability is no longer a luxury but a fundamental aspect of responsible construction.

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Key Benefits of Choosing a Design-Build Contractor

CCR Magazine

The construction industry is shifting toward more efficient project delivery methods, and Design-Build has emerged as one of the most effective approaches. Unlike the traditional design-bid-build process, where design and construction are handled separately, design-build consolidates both under a single contract.