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Zoning Laws Stop Wind

Green Building Law Update

The application of zoning laws, many of which date to the 1920s are bringing alternative energy projects to a halt in 2014. By letter dated August 3, 2012, petitioner advised the Town that it was “considering use of alternate turbine models” for the project. Kaplow Stuart Sustainability Wind turbine zoning'

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Homes in Flood Zones Are Becoming More Expensive

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Homes in Flood Zones Are Becoming More Expensive. From 2012 to 2022, ZIP codes with higher flood risk saw higher home value appreciation, causing buyers and lenders to second guess home purchases and pre-approvals around coasts and other bodies of water. Tue, 10/04/2022 - 10:30.

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Five Predictions for Commercial Construction Trends in 2012

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Value-based retailers like hhgregg, Ross Dress for Less and Savers should experience construction growth in 2012. It’s that time of year when our team predicts the 2012 commercial construction trends – from what’s on tap for Chicago retail construction to national restaurant construction and hospitality construction. Bill Di Santo.

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Fifth Avenue: A Top 10 Great Street For 2012

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The American Planning Association (APA) has announced the designation of Fifth Avenue as one of 10 Great Streets for 2012 under the organization’s Great Places in America program. Fifth Avenue extends along the east side of Grand Army Plaza. Photo Credit: fotopedia.com).

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Construction Cost Estimating Blog: Carlson Takeoff 2012 can speed.

Construction Cost Estimating

Carlson Takeoff 2012 can speed up the design file conversion process. A new wing added to Carlson Takeoff software with the emergence of Carlson Takeoff 2012. This CAD-based project-estimating and modeling software is compatible with AutoCAD® 2012 and IntelliCAD® 7.0 ► 2012. (18). adsense analytic.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Recently I had a friend fall walking near a construction zone while carrying a case of water to her coffee shop. She tripped over one of the construction sign legs that was sticking out beyond the construction cone and fencing, but she was not walking in the construction zone. August 2012. April 2012. March 2012.

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New Federal Floodplain Regulations Rewrite 100 Year Floodplain

Green Building Law Update

The resulting flood insurance savings could be more than $1,000 a year for a building in Zone AE (for instance, in a riverine flood zone not affected by wave action) and $2,000 a year in Zone VE. For example, adding 2 feet of freeboard to a new home might add $20 a month to the mortgage payment, or $240 per year.