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Maryland is First State to Legislate Permitted Use of PFAS

Green Building Law Update

Prior to the just concluded session of the Maryland legislature, the State’s laws and regulations were silent with regard to PFAS chemicals including PFOA. At worst, Maryland could have been criticized along with the Federal government and other states, for failing to regulate PFAS as a hazardous substance. It passed legislation (.

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Maryland Adopts 42 New Environmental Laws in 2021

Green Building Law Update

The 442nd session of the Maryland legislature adjourned on April 12, 2021. Maryland has been described as having more pages of environmental statutes and regulations on a per capita basis than any other state. The new laws compiled below add to that already very green environmental regulatory scheme. Prohibition on Balloon Releases.

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New California Duplex Law Permits Development in Residential Neighborhoods

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New California Duplex Law Permits Development in Residential Neighborhoods. Thu, 12/02/2021 - 10:26. Many cities are pushing opposing regulations—with some testing the limit of what’s allowed. Housing Policy + Finance. Housing Policy + Finance. Construction.

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Taylor Wimpey fined £480,000 for polluting Welsh river

Construction Enquirer

The house builder was found guilty of charges relating to breaches in Environmental Permitting Regulations at Cwmbran Magistrates Court on Wednesday. Multiple pollution offences caused by illegal water discharge activities occurred at the Edlogan Wharf site between January and October 2021. in costs.

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Denver's Supply of Housing Is Estimated to Be Short by Tens of Thousands of Units. Why Not Build More Accessory Dwelling Units?

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Denver's Supply of Housing Is Estimated to Be Short by Tens of Thousands of Units. ADUs in Denver would help the growing housing crisis, but can they beat the challenges they face? Many of Denver’s residents believe that accessible dwelling units (ADUs) can be used as a tool in pushing back against the housing crisis.

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Lumber Prices Hit Record High, Threatening Housing's Momentum

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Lumber Prices Hit Record High, Threatening Housing's Momentum. Fri, 02/12/2021 - 14:34. For home builders, framers, and remodeling contractors, the impact has eroded profitability, stalled production, and led to cancelled sales contracts and all-out shut-downs of projects—all of which works against housing affordability. "We

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Housing and the 2020 Presidential Election

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Housing and the 2020 Presidential Election. Housing issues are in play in the race for the presidency in the 2020 election, and home builders are paying attention. Do presidential elections really impact housing? housing industry. housing industry. Mon, 10/05/2020 - 23:10. John Caulfield, Senior Editor.

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