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Opportunities Shine in Community Solar

Green Building Law Update

But a 2008 study by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory found that less than 27% of residential rooftops are suitable for hosting an on site photovoltaic system, after taking into consideration structural, shading, and ownership issues. Advances in solar technology have made photovoltaics a much sought after energy alternative.

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Challenging Times = Emerging Sales Opportunities

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Today, rapidly changing events in the industry are providing opportunities to create long-term relationships that can result in high commission dollars and increased sales. . Today, billions of dollars are flooding into real estate technology, changing both residential sales and lending. Saul Klein. Realtor emeritus, CFP.

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Top OSHA Violations in Construction (2021)

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Along with other construction laws , OSHA regulations seek to protect everyone working in the construction industry. Construction is an inherently dangerous business,” says Peter Lindborg , a construction attorney based in Los Angeles, California. Well-run construction outfits always have a safety department or a director of safety.”.

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South Miami Poised to Mandate Solar Panels

Green Building Law Update

The City of South Miami, Florida City Commission is scheduled to take a final vote on July 18 on an ordinance that will require rooftop photovoltaic panels on new construction and major renovations. The proposed requirement is a first anywhere except in California where there are only a very few locales with a similar mandate.

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Show Village 2021: 3 Idea Homes for the Way We Live Now

Pro Builder

California Closets : Closet storage. David just likes the way his home feels: always the right temperature, the air always clean; he rarely finds himself congested or with sore eyes, thanks to an automated, whole-house humidifier that regulates healthy indoor moisture during dry Denver winters. The Thoughtful Home main floor plan.

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Housing, Industrialized: Your Road Map to Off-Site Construction

Pro Builder

About 15 years ago, the California-based builder Wathen Castanos Homes agreed to be a “guinea pig” for testing the construction of a single home using prefabricated wall panels made by a supplier in Nevada. But not every builder or manufacturer is convinced that the residential construction industry is ready for this level of automation.

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All About Rainwater Harvesting | Purpose of Rainwater Harvesting | Methods of Rainwater Harvesting | Types of Rainwater Harvesting Tanks

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The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality said that no permission is needed for harvesting rainwater. New York – No regulations or laws against rainwater harvesting. Colorado and Utah are the only states that are currently heavily regulated to keep homeowners from harvesting and using the rain that falls on their property.