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Why zoning is fundamental to construction planning

Lets Build

What is zoning. Zoning relates to government regulations that guide what can and cannot be built on any property. For any construction project, you can refer to the local, municipal or city zoning map to determine what zoning classification your construction site belongs to. Why zoning matters to construction.

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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 ordinance is likely to pass given that at its July 12 meeting the second reader version of this ordinance passed with a 4 to 1 vote.

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Aging in Place: My Aunt Nancy’s New ADU

Pro Builder

It had been a few years since I visited my dear Aunt Nancy at her home in the leafy green Boston suburb of Hanover, Mass. It took a few years for the family, including Aunt Nancy, to green-light the project. But her biggest frustration was feeling out of the loop on scheduling and how codes and regulations affected the project.

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Early sustainability planning in research laboratory design

Construction Specifier

If done correctly, the process will focus on the benefits of program efficiency (avoiding overbuilding), creating functional adjacencies (shared spaces), planning for efficient systems (sustainable and green), and getting the best long-term value as well as setting standards for materials, equipment, and the environment. Do not overbuild.

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7 Construction Trends That Will Propel the Industry in 2022

Lets Build

Apart from mapping, drones provide a cost-effective measure for overseeing work zone safety and theft prevention. Green construction. Federal and state tax incentives add another layer of desirability for green homes. Further read: How to drive your project with the steady heartbeat of repetitive project scheduling.

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8 essential steps for effective project cost estimation and budgeting

Fieldwire

Submitting a price within the Goldilocks zone can be challenging. For example, focusing on green projects in your county where recycled and carbon-neutral materials are paramount can make you the local authority in sustainability. CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING SOFTWARE Easy construction project scheduling with Fieldwire Learn more → 2.

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What Will It Take for the Construction Industry to Reduce Carbon Emissions?

Fieldwire

Enhancing your construction company’s sustainability practices allows you to create more green jobs. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established green building standards that target construction professionals. The smart system contains sensors that divide buildings into temperature zones. Schedule Demo.