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The Role of Accurate Planning in Commercial Construction

CCR Magazine

With a competitive landscape and unique local challenges, precise planning becomes critical. 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.

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Stormwater/flood response 

Civil + Structural Engineer

Challenge Overview In 1972, the Clean Water Act, a national regulation, instructed that stormwater must be treated. California then created its own regulations—as did many states—that are implemented today by state water boards dictating how stormwater is to be treated to be sure any pollution is disposed of properly. The solution?

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Proactive Risk Management Strategies for Oil & Gas Companies

Safety Services Company

The oil and gas industry plays a significant role in the global energy landscape and contribute to 82% of total primary energy consumption in the world. However, the industry is exposed to many risks that can significantly impair operations, the environment, and the safety of people. Otherwise, they can get fined or face legal action.

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Achieving Balance Among Drive-thrus and Walkable Communities 

Civil + Structural Engineer

While fast-food restaurants, the majority of which are owned by national chains, insist that drive-thrus are essential for business, they bring a host of safety challenges for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists, as well as increased emissions from idling vehicles. This compounds the pedestrian safety issue with distracted driving risks.

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4 considerations for increasing biodiversity in construction projects

BDC Network

4 considerations for increasing biodiversity in construction projects 0 qpurcell Thu, 05/25/2023 - 09:39 Urban Planning As climate change is linked with biodiversity depletion, fostering biodiverse landscapes during construction can create benefits beyond the immediate surroundings of the project.

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Phases of Commercial Real Estate Development

Construction Marketing

This includes analyzing factors such as zoning regulations, transportation access, and market demand. You can find land on commercial real estate marketplaces. For example, if you want to develop a piece of commercial land in Dallas , you can view multiple properties online. You must secure financing for the project.

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Navigating Government Regulations in Construction Projects

CCR Magazine

Navigating government regulations in construction often feels like steering a ship through ever-changing waters. Rules evolve, new standards emerge, and just when you think you’ve figured it out, another update lands. Health and safety remain paramount, particularly in a field where work accidents are more common.