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Florida condo collapse spurs increased scrutiny on inspections, regulations

BD+C

has spurred regulators and insurers to more carefully scrutinize the condition of other high-rise residential dwellings. The collapse of a condominium tower in Surfside, Fla.,

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RESIDENTIAL BUILDING SITE PLANNING

The Constructor

Site Selection for Residential Buildings Following are some of the important factors which should be considered while selecting site for any residence. are considered good for residential site but these facilities do not carry any significance in the selection site for other public buildings.

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Structural Audit Definition | Structural Audit of Residential Building | Why Structural Audit | Need of Structural Audit | When to do Structural Audit

CivilJungle

The initially specialized technique used to inspect a building or a civil engineering structure to evaluate its general health is known as Structural Audit. Structural Audit of Residential Building. Any residential building whose life has exceeded the age of 30 years Structura l Audit is done on that building.

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NAHB Request Prompts Extended COVID-19 Relief From IRS

Pro Builder

A recent announcement by the IRS offers extended relief from some residential housing requirements. The relief includes extended compliance deadlines, as well as numerous temporary waivers and changes to compliance inspection requirements. 12-Month Transition Period to Meet Set-Asides for Qualified Residential Rental Projects.

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NEW ECAM PRO PIPELINE INSPECTION SYSTEM FROM.

Contractor Magazine

Residential Plumbing. Home > Tools > NEW ECAM PRO PIPELINE INSPECTION SYSTEM FROM ELECTRIC EEL. NEW ECAM PRO PIPELINE INSPECTION SYSTEM FROM ELECTRIC EEL. Quickly inspect and locate a wide variety of pipeline problems while reducing cost by knowing exactly where the problem is before digging. Forgot Your Password?

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#122:  Construction Loan Disbursement Pitfalls

NH Construction Law

A common feature of residential construction loans is the requirement for periodic inspections of the progress of work, usually by an independent inspection company hired by the bank, before disbursements are made. Residential owners are usually on the short end here. New Hampshire Savings Bank , 131 N.H.

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Alquist 3D Set to Take On “World’s Largest” 3D Printing Construction Project

Pro Builder

Alquist’s ambitious plans to tackle affordable housing come after the company’s successful completion of several residential builds, one in partnership with Virginia Tech University, and another conducted with nonprofit Habitat for Humanity, which was constructed in a mere 28 hours. foot structures in under 20 hours.