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Contractors back New York’s Scaffold Law update

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. Yet safety advocates warn that diluting New York’s scaffolding law would make it harder for workers to recover damages.

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Construction restarts on $2.1B Portland water plant

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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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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.

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The Complete Guide to Real Estate Construction Management

UK Construction Blog

Sustainability is also a big focus; new rules in the EU require all new buildings to be zero-emission by 2030. Builders are also using prefabricated methods to save time and reduce waste. It covers everything from budgets and timelines to hiring contractors and making sure the work meets safety and quality standards.

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How to Choose Trusted Tiny Home Builders in Queensland: Expert Guide 2025

UK Construction Blog

The starting price sits at AUD 80,000, and choosing the right builder needs careful thought to meet quality standards and regulations. This is a big deal as it means that established builders use better materials and add premium features like extra insulation and 25-year roof warranties. for insulation, which uses 80% recycled glass.

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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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Read About the US Single Family Home and US Assembly Plant Construction

Construction Daily News

US dollar rose against basket of currencies. Lumber costs more Homebuilders’ optimism for fewer regulations from Trump’s Republican administration kept confidence at seven-month highs in December, according to a Tuesday NAHB survey. .” Fed rate predictions lowered Wall Street stocks. Treasury yields climbed.