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

ENR Construction

known as LiveKillington, will create a base village linking Killington Mountain and Pico Mountain, a ski area located three miles north and is planned as a phased buildout over the next two decades. The master-planned residential community at Killington Ski Resort in Killington, Vt., includes includes a panoramic pool.

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

UK Construction Blog

Key Takeaways An Article 4 Direction is a legal measure that restricts permitted development rights, requiring property owners to obtain planning permission for changes that would normally be allowed without application. Ever wondered why your neighbour needed planning permission for a simple extension while you didn’t?

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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

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.

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What contractors liability insurance actually covers

Contractors Liability Blog

Working on job sites comes with risk whether it’s damage to a client’s property or someone getting hurt. 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.

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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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Building a Durable High-End Horse Facility: Key Tips

CCR Magazine

Every detail, from the barns structural materials to stall layout and ventilation, plays a role in ensuring long-term functionality and performance. Builders and architects must consider premium materials, airflow, lighting, and automation to construct a facility that meets the highest standards.

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Top 2024 AI Construction Trends: According to the Experts

Autodesk Construction Cloud

In addition, the use of AI in design and planning stages could lead to more efficient resource utilization and cost-effective solutions. Project Engineer, Webcor Builders "I believe in 2024, we will see AI increasingly used in in the construction industry. Regenerative design/optimization will be one way.