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Rural Investment Projects Get Boost From OZ Program Overhaul

Business Facilities

By Blake Christian, CPA, MBT T he recent passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) made the eight-year-old federal Opportunity Zone (OZ) program permanent, although each of the nearly 9,000 Opportunity Zones will be reevaluated every 10 years. Ultimately, the map will be determined by governors of each state.

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The Role of Accurate Planning in Commercial Construction

CCR Magazine

These experts offer services such as boundary surveys, topographical mapping, and utility location, all of which are essential for accurate planning. This process involves more than just measuring property lines; it includes evaluating the terrain, identifying potential obstacles, and mapping out utilities.

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How BIM and GIS Integration is Redefining GIS 3D Analysis Practices

UK Construction Blog

GIS (Geographic Information Systems): GIS focuses on spatial data, enabling users to map and analyze information related to locations on Earth. For instance, GIS provides data on flood zones, while BIM offers detailed designs of critical structures like hospitals or shelters.

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Innovative Approaches to Cavity Wall Insulation for Builders

UK Construction Blog

Confirm suitability with borescope surveys, exposure maps and manufacturer warranties; skipping that homework risks expensive remediation and reputational bruises. Silica-treated mineral fibre repels liquid water while allowing vapour diffusion, ideal for coastal exposure zones four and five.

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6 Tips to Build a Culture of Safety in Construction

For Construction Pros

Construction Safety > Safety Equipment - Other" class="section-feed-content-node__website-section-name"> Safety Equipment - Other Work Zones Done Right: Street-Level Safety Tips AWP Safety Survive and thrive with these expert ideas to transforming dangerous work zones.

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Underground infrastructure solutions shaping future cities

Roads Online

Councils often use legacy systems under roads that are now high-traffic zones,” Edmunds says. From robotics to real-time mapping and vacuum systems, trench-less innovation is being matched by technological progress. But new techniques have proven that upgrades don’t have to come with detours and delays. Digging those up isn’t feasible.

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Barrier breakthroughs: Achieving airtightness in modern construction

Construction Specifier

Building energy use, influenced by climate zone-specific code guidelines and building owner decisions, directly impacts mechanical system designs. The 2021 version of the International Energy Conservation Code ( IECC ) revised its climate zone map to reflect rising average temperatures across the U.S.