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Article 4 Direction: What Property Owners Need to Know Before Converting

UK Construction Blog

Common restrictions include domestic alterations, change of use conversions, external modifications, and temporary structures that would otherwise fall under permitted development rights. Ever wondered why your neighbour needed planning permission for a simple extension while you didn’t? The answer might lie in an Article 4 Direction.

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Infrastructure Work Kicks Off $5B Vermont All-Season Resort Expansion

ENR Construction

s largest ski resort, the project team is navigating strict state regulations and difficult site grading on one of the largest developments in Vermont history. the access road to the ski resort that 5,000 vehicles use daily in winter, says Sherman. The master-planned residential community at Killington Ski Resort in Killington, Vt.,

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What contractors liability insurance actually covers

Contractors Liability Blog

Property damage caused during work If you accidentally break a client’s window while moving materials or damage a nearby structure during demolition, the policy can pay for repairs or replacements. It’s less common but useful for contractors promoting their services online or through print.

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Building a Durable High-End Horse Facility: Key Tips

CCR Magazine

A high-end horse facility is more than just a place to house horsesits a carefully designed environment that balances safety, durability, and efficiency. Every detail, from the barns structural materials to stall layout and ventilation, plays a role in ensuring long-term functionality and performance.

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Environmental Regulations in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know

Levelset

In construction, environmental regulations generally focus on stormwater, waste disposal, hazardous waste handling, and air quality. The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) is a federal law that governs the generation, transportation, treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste.

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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

It features elements that maximize the safety, security, and efficiency of the travel process including 100 percent automated screening lanes, 100 percent facial recognition “e-gates” for international departure, an innovative landside terminal design, and 100 percent trackable RFID Independent Carrier System.

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Top 2024 AI Construction Trends: According to the Experts

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AI-driven technologies might also enhance safety protocols through real-time monitoring and analysis. In addition, the use of AI in design and planning stages could lead to more efficient resource utilization and cost-effective solutions. Regenerative design/optimization will be one way.