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Legalized Marijuana: Opportunities and Impact for Commercial Real Estate and Construction

HardHatChat

to legalize the use of recreational marijuana. Given that our firm already has experience working with clients on medicinal and recreational marijuana dispensary construction projects in other states, we know firsthand that this legislation will quickly lead to new activity in the local commercial real estate and construction landscape.

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Build UK calls time on boozy industry awards

Construction Enquirer

Construction staff could face breath tests the day after industry awards or corporate events under new drugs and alcohol guidelines from Build UK. The new template Drugs and Alcohol Policy is designed to be used across the whole supply chain and has been endorsed by the Construction Leadership Council. ” . ”

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Commercial Construction Industry Trends: The “Highs” and “Lows” that Shaped 2019

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With the countdown on to 2020 – and the start of a brand-new decade right around the corner – it’s time for our annual look back at the commercial construction industry “highs” and “lows” from 2019. It’s been exciting to see the opportunities that have come with the growth of the cannabis industry.

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State of the Construction Industry: March Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

To get ahead, it’s also important for contractors to keep up with what’s going on throughout the construction industry. The ongoing labor shortage in construction is leading some contractors to try out new ways to boost efficiency. The takeaway: This employment growth is positive news for construction. Contractors are hiring.

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Cannabis Retail Construction: How to Navigate the Green Rush

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Between 2018 and 2022, Englewood’s national construction work in the cannabis retail industry grew by 100% and we expect that trajectory to continue as more states legalize recreational marijuana use and cannabis firms expand into new markets. That has been true.

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Construction Law latest print issue published

Construction Law

Our first issue of Construction Law print version will be landing on subscriber’s desks around now, with the usual blend of insight, analysis and news vital to anyone involved in the legal and contractural aspects of the industry.

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Construction Law: May 2024

Construction Law

Editor’s comment Work will flow soon from giant water investment programme The water industry’s giant AMP 8 investment programme will place procurement under the spotlight, says Editor Nick Barrett. Legal terms explained Isabella Salame of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP explains what is meant by non-delegable duties.