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The Pro Builder
MAY 8, 2023
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.
CCR Magazine
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
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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UK Construction Blog
JUNE 24, 2025
Sustainability is also a big focus; new rules in the EU require all new buildings to be zero-emission by 2030. While green buildings cost more to build, they can cut long-term operating costs by up to 40%. Builders are also using prefabricated methods to save time and reduce waste.
GCP Applied Technologies
APRIL 25, 2018
An eye-opening Forbes article revealed international building projects that went billions over budget. Here are issues to discuss with your project stakeholders to help get your global building project off the ground smoothly: What are the local building regulations? What are the local environmental standards?
Construction Law
JUNE 9, 2025
Editor’s comment Anti-cartel enforcers warn of focus on public procurement using AI tools Editor Nick Barrett reports that the Competition and Markets Authority enforcement head has warned that it is using AI tools to spot evidence of collusive behaviour.
Natural Building
AUGUST 3, 2020
The following are her thoughts about green buildings and the rating systems that score them. Despite greater efficiencies and more greenery, buildings increasingly consume energy and resources, forget the poor, and cannibalize the natural life-support system. It is no longer enough to “do no harm”. .
Contractors Liability Blog
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Building Contractor License Fits contractors who work on building-specific projects, like remodels, renovations, and new builds. Class B (General Building Contractor): They’re in charge of putting up homes and commercial structures. Required from Clark County Department of Building & Fire Prevention.
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