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Reclassifying Permit Required Confined Spaces

FDR Safety

I had the opportunity to view one of the best presentations on permit required confined spaces that I have ever seen. Mr. Burgess identified an often overlooked opportunity for temporary reclassification of an existing permit required confined space. A full entry permit is then no longer necessary. It’s worth the time.

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Supply-Chain Obstacles Slow Down Construction Permitting

Pro Builder

Supply-Chain Obstacles Slow Down Construction Permitting. Persisting supply shortages and operational hurdles are causing a major drop in new construction permitting, according to Realtor.com. The drop in permits was driven mainly by a decrease in multifamily housing units, though fewer single-family homes were permitted as well.

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June Housing Starts Remain Strong, Permits Continue to Weaken

Pro Builder

June Housing Starts Remain Strong, Permits Continue to Weaken. Housing production remained strong in June, says the National Association of Home Builders, but rising construction and material costs may be the reason for a drop in issued permits. Multifamily permits also declined by 2.6% cbroderick. The June reading of 1.64

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Harnessing the Power of RPA

Construction Business Owner

Common expenses for operating a construction business include labor, materials, insurance, permits, office space, vehicles, trailers and other incidentals. Despite its simple appearance, the financial equation of “revenue - expenses = profit” is so complex, there are few who truly understand it.

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New-Home Construction Slowed in January Despite Increase in Permitting

Pro Builder

New-Home Construction Slowed in January Despite Increase in Permitting. New construction activity for both single-family and multifamily residential projects slowed during January 2022 despite an increase in permitting, Realtor.com reports. million and building permits to reach a median pace of 1.75 Fri, 02/18/2022 - 10:52.

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The First Permitted Tire Bale Home in New Mexico

Natural Building

I recently received the following email from Kimi Ishikawa: We are in the process of building the first-ever fully permitted tire bale home in New Mexico! We have started the foundation, and our tire bale recycling permit should be in the mail this Friday. We do plan to put in an earthen floor and to use earthen plaster, etc.

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Builders Pull Back Due to Building Material Costs and Labor Issues

Pro Builder

Builders Pull Back Due to Building Material Costs and Labor Issues. Limited availability and rising costs of construction materials are creating a slowdown in housing production. It is also worth noting that the number of single-family homes permitted but not started construction continued to increase in April, rising to 131,000 units.

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