UK Construction Blog

JULY 31, 2024

Some may be relatively well-preserved, requiring only minimal work to restore, while others might be severely neglected, presenting a multitude of challenges for potential buyers. By bringing empty homes back into use, buyers can contribute to revitalizing communities and providing much-needed housing solutions.

Property Management

Contractors Liability Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Whether you’re working on residential or commercial projects, this guide will walk you through the steps to get your contractor’s license for various trades in Maine. From electrical work to asbestos removal, knowing the local regulations, insurance, and bonding requirements will make sure your business is compliant and legal.

Building Code Compliance

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Additionally, retrofitting the pond to provide higher quality water treatment helps the county comply with the municipal separate storm sewer system permit and contributes to restoring the Chesapeake Bay.

Sustainability

Levelset

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Construction activity is incredibly intensive work — creating the built environment is inherently disruptive to the natural environment. Environmental laws provide the backbone for permitting and reporting requirements on construction projects, while a wide variety of state and municipal laws impose even stricter rules.

Environmental Impact Assessment

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 7, 2025

By Todd Busch Photo dhvstockphoto/courtesy bigstockphoto.com In the United States and Canada, three places are uniquely regulated by government authorities for construction noise and/or vibration. The regulations require studies before construction activity and/or noise and vibration monitoring during construction.

Environmental Impact Assessment

Stonemark

AUGUST 9, 2020

Commercial construction projects tend to be heavily regulated, and notably so in California. Each city, county, and town has various agencies that outline their own criteria, and trying to understand these regulations can easily overwhelm even a seasoned developer.

Building Code Compliance

Construction Daily News

JUNE 20, 2023

Meanwhile, Construction loans cover land, blueprints, permits, labor, and materials. If your project costs more than expected, you can use a construction loan to access contingency reserves or interest reserves to avoid interest payments during development. Construction Loans Work? A Construction Loan?

Land Use Regulations

Construction Daily News

JUNE 13, 2023

billion Mountain Valley natural gas pipeline , West Virginia environmental officials have issued a new water permit, clearing the way for construction to resume. But there’s a problem: New infrastructure planning often uses historical flood patterns rather than climate change risk estimates. What can communities do?

Risk Management

Practical Law Construction

MARCH 8, 2023

One of the major changes to the regulation of the design and construction of “ higher-risk buildings ” is the introduction of the gateway regime. Gateway 2 – Before building work starts. Gateway 3 – When building work is “completed” and before occupation. If so, how will it work?

Project Management Consulting

Construction Marketing

JULY 6, 2010

Given that construction decisions are made by hundreds of thousands of businesses, nonprofit institutions, and government organizations, it is extremely difficult to get comprehensive information on building plans. The AIA Work-on-the-Boards Survey and the Architectural Billings Index. Constructing the Architectural Billings Index.

Architecture

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The building’s strategic design includes a 35 percent targeted reduction in potable water use through efficient fixtures and equipment, a 25 percent targeted reduction in energy costs with a focus on thermal performance and optimal heating, and a 360-panel floating solar array to name a few.

Engineering

Buildern

MAY 4, 2023

In this article, we’re serving up a construction terminology cheat sheet to demystify the jargon used in the United States (US) and Australia (AU). By using the right words, we can minimize misunderstandings and keep errors at bay. This, however, doesn’t hinder the innovative spirit of US construction professionals.

Fire Protection System Installation

Construction Daily News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Can California’s $20bn Water Utility Construction Stop Climate Change Original Source: Can California’s US$20bn water utility construction curb a climate change catastrophe? The Delta Conveyance Project is a $20 billion California water utility construction project in development and permitting.

Insurance Management

CivilJungle

APRIL 13, 2022

After all, with all the tiring and stressful days of work, we want a place to relax and feel the comfort of home. We can take advice or opinion from the professionals who can help us purchase or build a new home with ready-made and original design work. building cladding is used, which work as the skin of the building.

Building Materials

Business Facilities

AUGUST 14, 2017

Across Ohio, there are more than 13 million acres of farmland and over 10 million acres used to grow principle crops of corn, soybeans, wheat and hay. In Ohio, over 100,000 employees work in the food and agribusiness sector. The company works to discover new ways to make life better by creating breakthrough products (e.g.,

Building Products Distribution

UK Construction Blog

AUGUST 25, 2023

Arup Cuts Jobs as UK Construction Slows Original Source: Arup announces layoffs as UK construction slows In response to a UK work slowdown, engineering consultancy Arup laid off senior personnel. However, the government froze the project in 2023. Arup began working on HS2 in 2015.

Environmental Consulting

Construction Daily News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

This area is pivotal for various businesses and organizations, supported by its careful planning and zoning regulations. The government has focused on enhancing this space to ensure it meets the needs of emerging industries. The government has facilitated zoning changes and provided necessary permits to enhance business growth.

Building Products Distribution

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. You will also need a license if you work on residential projects over $10,000.

Insurance Management

Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

spaceports as well as availability of launch landing facilities with 10 to 15 launches occurring annually in Florida. Florida is a right-to-work state that employs 82,500 aviation and aerospace personnel including rocket scientists in addition to machinists, pilots and engineers. Virtually every major defense contractor in the U.S.

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing

CivilJungle

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

In the past, people used to rely on rain from various perspectives, but in the modern period, people invented various technologies that reduced the dependency of humans on rain. Humans invented various methods to wrench the groundwater out and use that for good. Rainwater can be used in many ways.

Roofing Systems

CivilJungle

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

This resulted in a higher rate of production of vehicles as well as a higher rate of use of cars. Thus efforts have been given to find the alternatives of the vehicle parking spaces, using the advanced technology of nowadays and modern construction techniques. Also, Read: Road Development Plans in India. What Is Parking?

Building Automation

CivilJungle

JANUARY 16, 2022

This resulted in a higher rate of production of vehicles as well as a higher rate of use of cars. Thus efforts have been given to find the alternatives of the vehicle parking spaces, using the advanced technology of nowadays and modern construction techniques. Also, Read: Road Development Plans in India. What Is Parking?

Building Automation

Business Facilities

JULY 15, 2014

The food processing industry works to convert raw materials, such as grains, dairy products and meats, to processed food. IMPA communities work closely with the state of Indiana, which has embraced its agriculture industry as a foundational part of the Indiana economy. This, however, does not take away its importance.

Building Products Distribution

Business Facilities

JULY 22, 2014

The North Eastern Strategic Alliance (NESA) is working to change that, though, as they see the northeastern portion of the state as the future breadbasket of the world. Santee Cooper’s Reduce The Use initiatives help consumers make homes and businesses more energy efficient, through audits, recommendations and rebates.

Renewable Energy Systems

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

This work should be scheduled at non-peak hours. Application: This standard applies to davits, structures typically used to lower things over an edge. All fall protection equipment is required by OSHA to be checked prior to each use. Prevent obstructions from impeding pedestrian traffic around the work area. Tool Group A.

Maintenance

Construction Daily News

MARCH 15, 2023

Burlington’s head of permitting and inspections, Bill Ward, stated that living on a city sidewalk is unacceptable. After seeing the campsite increase, Jason Burds emailed us photographs of items flowing into the street last week. The building is used. Ward said the new owners are requesting a building permit.

Building Permits

Construction Daily News

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Three couples who are opposing the pipeline’s use of eminent domain to acquire their land filed a petition for an emergency injunction last week, but Chief Justice John Roberts refused it in a brief ruling. As more workers move to project sites, the industry outspent all other sectors on work travel by 9.2%

Land Use Regulations

Building Information Management

JUNE 22, 2012

the bill is supposed to cut federal government energy costs and train the federal building maintenance work force in the use of high performance technologies for energy conservation in federal buildings.”. Achieving this level of performance requires a government-­?wide kind database that can be used to measure the.

Building Performance Measurement

Business Facilities

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Recognizing the importance of this innovation, industry, academia and governments are investing heavily in research and development to help national manufacturers become more competitive in 21st century manufacturing. In January, the General Assembly passed and Governor Matt Bevin signed right-to-work legislation.

Building Materials Manufacturing

Construction Daily News

JANUARY 8, 2025

Housing Construction What if bureaucracy caused the housing crisis, not lumber, labor, or land? Imagine if cities built the housing they need instead of developers managing entitlements, permits, and approvals. Vienna sets development goals and zones land. The good news is that two approaches can help U.S.

Building Permits

ENR Construction

JULY 7, 2025

is among firms that developed the controversial undocumented immigrant holding facility on federal land in the Everglades By Jeff Yoders , Pam McFarland , Debra K. Emergency Qualified Kevin Guthrie, head of Floridas emergency-management division, said contractors hired so far were already prequalified to work in emergency services.

Facility Management

Construction Daily News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

In today’s construction news, learn about an independent government study organization that determined that the building of barriers along the southern border of the United States has harmed Indigenous cultural sites, public lands, and delicate ecosystems. The report covers 2017–2021, the Trump administration.

Environmental Impact Assessment