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New hurricane-focused codes on the horizon for Florida

Construction Dive

Contractors in the Sunshine State can expect much stronger building and land use regulations in the wake of Hurricane Ian, according to a construction expert.

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Rental Deserts and Their Impact on Affordable Housing

The Pro Builder

The study also indicates policy could be to blame for the lack of affordable and rental homes in these areas as stricter land use regulations tend to be common in such places.

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A Continued Push: Digitalization & Environmental Permitting

Civil + Structural Engineer

Ecobot quickly established a strong track record of reliability—both as a secure software and as a robust and accurate tool that supports the regulated community in advancing critical infrastructure projects more swiftly, and enabling large-scale environmental data management beyond the permit.

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How Construction Companies Can Acquire the Best Real Estate

CCR Magazine

Companies in this sector are continually refining their investment strategies to secure land parcels that will shape the future of both urban and suburban landscapes. Changes in zoning laws and environmental regulations significantly impact land acquisition strategies.

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Bowman Selected to Provide Orthoimagery Services for the State of Oregon

Civil + Structural Engineer

The deliverables will enhance the capabilities of multiple agencies and local governments throughout the state in disaster planning, climate change adaptability, emergency response, land use planning and public utilities management. Bowman trades on the Nasdaq under the symbol BWMN.

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Key Bridge Reconstruction: Engineers Look to AI, Machine Learning to Accelerate Rebuild Timeline

Civil + Structural Engineer

As recovery efforts continue amidst heaps of debris, engineering experts estimate that a complete rebuild adhering to stringent safety standards could take a staggering 10-15 years using existing methodologies and design approaches. All while ensuring that projects adhere to both local and national standards and regulations.

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Models of Affordability: Houston, Beyond Zoning

The Pro Builder

city without use zoning—it's important to note that government intervention is still needed to provide housing to Houston's lowest-income residents. But for those looking to Houston as an affordability model based on zoning's role in helping to keep housing costs relatively low—Houston is the only major U.S.

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