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The Role of Accurate Planning in Commercial Construction

CCR Magazine

This involves assessing the lands suitability for construction, identifying any legal restrictions, and understanding the surrounding infrastructure. Land surveys are an essential component of this phase. Professionals like land surveyors play a pivotal role in providing the data and insights needed to create effective plans.

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Unlocking the potential of pickleball and padel courts

CCR Magazine

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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Construction restarts on $2.1B Portland water plant

Construction Dive

Daily Dive M-F Tech Weekly Every Wednesday Infrastructure Weekly Every Tuesday Labor & Safety Weekly Every Thursday By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. However, the hearing officer disagreed with their interpretation and reapproved the earlier land use approval.

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PassivHaus Casa AYA in Uruguay

Natural Building

The use of concrete was reduced by 93% compared to conventional construction by using raised foundations. This technique allowed the ground profile to remain unaltered, respecting the existing land. Locally sourced timber and blown cellulose insulation were used for the roof.

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Contractors back New York’s Scaffold Law update

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The Complete Guide to Real Estate Construction Management

UK Construction Blog

Builders are also using prefabricated methods to save time and reduce waste. This service is useful for property developers, investors, and construction project managers. Anyone involved in building or improving real estate projects, whether commercial, residential, or mixed-use, benefits from good construction management.

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Power Plays: Why Energy Availability, Pricing, Grid Readiness Now Drive Corporate Site Selection

Business Facilities

CRE leaders must examine: State and utility-level commercial and industrial rate structures Time-of-use and peak demand charges Renewable energy premiums and offsets Volatility risk from deregulated vs. regulated energy markets Texas, for instance, offers competitive industrial rates but comes with exposure to power grid volatility.