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Contractors back New York’s Scaffold Law update

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Skip to main content CONTINUE TO SITE ➞ Dont miss tomorrows construction industry news Let Construction Dives free newsletter keep you informed, straight from your inbox. The proposed legislation could significantly lower the cost of public infrastructure construction in New York, according to the AGC. per $1,000 revenue, which is 31.3%

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Construction restarts on $2.1B Portland water plant

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Skip to main content CONTINUE TO SITE ➞ Dont miss tomorrows construction industry news Let Construction Dives free newsletter keep you informed, straight from your inbox. However, the hearing officer disagreed with their interpretation and reapproved the earlier land use approval. Construction has been paused since Feb.

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Unlocking the potential of pickleball and padel courts

CCR Magazine

Adaptive reuse is a growing trend in construction and urban planning, offering creative ways to breathe new life into underutilized or vacant spaces. Adaptive reuse refers to repurposing existing structures or land for a use different from its original intent. Pickleball’s Popularity in the U.S. Cities across the U.S.

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

Business Facilities

Courtesy of LocationAdvisor.com A t a time when business resilience is increasingly defined by energy reliability and sustainability, corporate real estate (CRE) executives are placing a strategic focus on one factor that was once an afterthought in site selection: the power grid.

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Building Smarter: The Role of Modern Architecture in the Future of UK Construction

UK Construction Blog

The UK construction industry is undergoing a transformative shift — one where innovation, sustainability, and collaboration are reshaping how we build our homes, offices, and public spaces. Architects would develop plans, which contractors would then interpret and build. But today, the lines are more blurred—and beneficially so.

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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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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.