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Single-Family and Multifamily Permits on the Rise

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Single-Family and Multifamily Permits on the Rise. Despite supply shortages and high market demand in some regions of the United States, metropolitan areas like Houston, Texas and Newark, New Jersey are seeing a substantial increase in single-family and multi-family construction permits. Thu, 10/21/2021 - 09:51. Read More. .

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Affordable housing initiative drives surge in residential unit permits in New York City

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New York officials credit a first-quarter surge in residential unit permits in the first quarter to a property tax-break program for developers. Along with a strong economy, the Affordable New York initiative helped triple New York City’s residential permits compared with the same period in 2016.

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May Housing Starts Highest Since 2007 - Up 20.3% Y2Y

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Department of Housing and Urban Development jointly announced the following new residential construction statistics for May 2018: Building Permits. Privately-owned housing units authorized by building permits in May were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,301,000. Census Bureau and the U.S. percent (±1.4 percent (±1.3

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Philadelphia councilmen move to crack down on contractors working without licenses, permits

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Two Philadelphia city councilmen are trying to crack down on the "underground economy" of developers and contractors who work without licenses and permits, pay cash under the table, and operate unsafe job sites. A 2007 controller's investigation determined that the city was losing between $2.1 million and $7.4 read more.

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Ohio Court Reforms Construction Contract to Correct “Manifest Absurdity” in Termination for Convenience Term

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The contract consisted of the AIA A101-2007 and AIA A201-2007. Courts are permitted to interpret a contract so as to not create a “ manifest absurdity.”. BoMar Contr., 2022-Ohio-1111, 187 N.E.3d 3d 1108 (Ct. Hanuman Chalisa LLC (owner) contracted BoMar Contracting, Inc. BoMar) to construct a hotel in Columbus, OH.

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The Most Green Building Friendly Zoning Code in the Nation - Baltimore?

Green Building Law Update

· Wind power is allowed throughout the City and again, only a building permit is needed if the maximum height of any ground-mounted wind energy system is 65 feet or 20 feet above the tree line, whichever is greater or 10 feet above roof of primary structure. · The keeping of livestock and animals is permitted.

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Baltimore City is Adopting the IgCC

Green Building Law Update

It is necessary to appreciate that Baltimore City was an early adopter when it enacted a green building law in 2007 that, prior to this legislation, remains among the most sweeping of that in any major American city. Waivers may be key for projects that have been designed, but not yet permitted. 14-0413 sponsored by Councilman James B.

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