Pro Builder

JULY 8, 2021

The number of building permits issued for new home construction in the six-county area around Pittsburgh jumped 37% through May of this year, according to a report by Tall Timber Group, a Ross Township-based construction industry consulting firm. Lynn Foltz, a Washington County developer and builder.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 1, 2017

Green building will remain mandatory for new construction in Montgomery County, Maryland and effective December 1, 2017, the International Green Construction Code 2012 will be a permitted alternative. In large part, as a result of that law, Montgomery is touted as the county with the most LEED building in the nation.

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Construction Law Monitor

MARCH 28, 2012

Back in 2008, along with major sections of the U.S. Just last week CNN reported very good numbers for building permits nation wide. According to the article, new home building permits are up from month to month and a large amount from this time last year. economy, the U.S. housing market tanked.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 28, 2021

Between 2005 and 2008, Torres performed work on five projects under the JOC contract involving the installation of kitchen equipment and electrical upgrades. In 2011, LAUSD audited Torres’ project files as it was permitted to do under the JOC contract. Once approved, the job order proposal becomes a part of the JOC contract.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 17, 2013

Dallas has now accepted the first building permit applications under its green building ordinance. By Resolution 08-1070 adopted unanimously on April 9, 2008 Phase 1 of the law was effective in 2009 and Phase 2 (originally to be effective October 1, 2011) was fully implemented October 1, 2013.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 18, 2018

Here’s how it went down: On June 2, 2008, contractor entered into an agreement with owner to construct house for $572,000, but at the time the contract was signed the contractor’s license limit was $350,000. Underwood (Tenn. June 12, 2018). ” In Anchor Pipe Company, Inc. Sweeney-Bronze Development, LLC (Tenn.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 25, 2015

But a 2008 study by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory found that less than 27% of residential rooftops are suitable for hosting an on site photovoltaic system, after taking into consideration structural, shading, and ownership issues. Advances in solar technology have made photovoltaics a much sought after energy alternative.

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 9, 2020

Montgomery County was among the first jurisdictions in the country, in 2008, to adopt a mandatory green building law for private building, requiring most new construction be LEED certified. Since 2017, the 2012 IgCC has been permitted in the County as an alternative to mandatory LEED building. But apparently not for long.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 14, 2013

In 2008, Ordinance 16147 increased the goal to LEED Gold certification “as long as there is no cost impact to the Current Expense fund and no more than a two-percent cost impact to other funds, as compared to projects not seeking certification. The new Ordinance will be greener and require, each.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

In mid-2008, the home builder I worked for started down the incentive path, offering an average of $80,000 off retail pricing on an average sales price under $500,000. The customer response was loud and clear: We grew every year by an average of 20% from 2008 to 2012, without offering incentives. Lesson 5: Appointments Trump Traffic.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

In mid-2008, the home builder I worked for started down the incentive path, offering an average of $80,000 off retail pricing on an average sales price under $500,000. The customer response was loud and clear: We grew every year by an average of 20% from 2008 to 2012, without offering incentives. Lesson 5: Appointments Trump Traffic.

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Revit OpEd

AUGUST 15, 2012

Adaptive points dont permit nesting detail components so the annotation used to display special nodes at the beginning, end or at nodes along the path requires geometry that will take more work to scale according to a view scale. . ► 2008. ► December 2008. (16). ► November 2008. (17). ► 2007. (77).

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Revit OpEd

JULY 14, 2008

I've added a new segment that permits sketching an arc segment. To download the new 2008 version CLICK HERE 2008. The path length is derived from trigonometric formulas and is "close" enough for its purpose, I assume. You'll have to decide for yourself if you choose to use it. To download the new 2009 version CLICK HERE 2009.

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Construction Knowledge

MARCH 1, 2013

The project was previously approved, permitted and several similar buildings constructed. The 2008 financial collapse drove the project into default. I have a couple of projects moving forward that were approved and permitted a few years ago. Yesterday I got a call from someone who wants two 90,000 sf buildings built quickly.

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Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

She has been managing the infrastructure services operation for the company since 2008 and has led the acquisition of Atkins’ highways services business. Skanska has moved managing director of Skanska UK’s civil engineering arm Greg Craig who will run the infrastructure services business and, to permit Ms Murphy to work on the review.

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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 24, 2019

A Convention on Trade in Endangered Species permit shall be provided for all wood products containing or composed of species listed. Section 8204 of that Act as amended in 2008 is titled “ Prevention of Illegal Logging Practices.” Certified by a third-party legality verification program (see Annex 3). There are existing U.S.

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Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 19, 2017

Crowd management has been of particular interest since the 2008 death of a retail worker who was trampled during a Black Friday retail event. Also contact your local fire and police departments to ensure your establishment meets all public safety requirements, and that all permits and licenses are obtained.

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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 17, 2015

Until that not yet determined date, projects may utilize the new Green Code, but significantly, the Code official will accept new registration for the Baltimore City Green Building Standard which projects when registered by that date will be permitted to proceed under that Standard.

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Green Building Law Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

She has experience with regulatory development, energy sales agreements, energy project construction contracts, project financing, permitting and land use approvals. • “Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Lawyers,” December 1, 2008, Greenerbuildings.com.

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Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 30, 2013

Larose, LA, September 7, 2008 — (Photo credit: Wikipedia). This does not mean that the homeowner does not need to abide by local permitting rules and regulations. The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) is a very useful place for Louisiana contractors. It is a good place for both contractors and consumers.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 3, 2012

Both measures arose after a 2008 incident where a two-month pregnant 17-year-old was overcome by 100-degree heat while pruning grapes. “Instead, we should continue to enforce our stringent standards for the benefit of all workers in all industries.”

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 17, 2016

Section 8204 of that Act as amended in 2008 is titled “Prevention of Illegal Logging Practices.” Again, this is about certified versus not certified. There are existing laws including the Lacey Act to prohibit illegal forest products.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 17, 2016

Section 8204 of that Act as amended in 2008 is titled “Prevention of Illegal Logging Practices.” Again, this is about certified versus not certified. There are existing laws including the Lacey Act to prohibit illegal forest products.

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Natural Building

NOVEMBER 23, 2009

Small Cob Buildings without Permits! cob homes or studios that can be built in most localities without the need for a building permit, because they fall below the minimum square footage that is set by the standard International Residential Code. November 23, 2009. He is presenting a series of small (under 120 sq.

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Architecture Sustainability Green Permits 56

Green Building Law Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2011

An elimination of $4 million in funding that EPA has used to delay the processing of Appalachian mining permits. . (-5%) in cuts to EPA’s regulatory programs; A $14 million (-6.2%) reduction for uncoordinated climate and other air research; and. Innovative Technology Loan Guarantee Program has $0.00 appropriated for 2012.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JANUARY 31, 2013

for decades has had a special visa category for highly skilled workers, known as an H-1B visa, which can permit a foreign grad student to stay in the country for up to six years after receiving an advanced degree. In 2008, the entire quota was exhausted by April 2, less than 24 hours after the line for applications formed.

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PSMJ Resources

JUNE 22, 2011

the largest positive count since February 2008) and declined in 28 states. Building permits, generally a reliable indicator of near-term future starts, rose 8.7% year-over-year for single-unit permits; and soared 23% and 41% for the typically volatile multi-unit permits. Multi-unit starts gained 2.9% overall; rose 2.5%

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Housing Employment Construction Rhode Island 43

PSMJ Resources

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

There is a prescribed process for complying with the environmental permitting process. Across all of North America railroad permitting is a common challenge. ► 2008. The key here is to initiate the process early, monitor progress regularly and take aggressive corrective action when appropriate. • Environmental.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JANUARY 17, 2013

As most of the nation quickly plunged into economic deprivation at the end of 2008, North Dakota’s fortunes soared and never looked back. Few states were more successful in resisting the onslaught of the Great Recession than North Dakota. Last year, CA Gov.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JULY 30, 2013

The Recession of 2008-2010 was particularly difficult for both OEMs and their suppliers. During the 2008-2009 period, annual U.S. Example costs include land acquisition; site preparation; geotechnical or environmental remediation; utilities; drainage and transportation infrastructure; permitting and tap fees; construction costs.

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PSMJ Resources

OCTOBER 27, 2011

Meanwhile, single-family permits are holding their own at 417,000. ► 2008. Housing starts rose 15% in September from August. Much of that gain was due to ever volatile multifamily starts. Single-family starts at worst are bouncing around a bottom of about 420,000 units. ► September. (7). ► August. (5). ► July.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

As of November 2020, “builders were telling me it’s taking two to four weeks just to get a project permitted, on top of materials delays. Financing expenses peaked in 2008. Cycle time affects general operations,” she explains. Since 2011, operating expenses have decreased, in line with reduced sales volumes (see chart 2).

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PSMJ Resources

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

’” Data on August housing starts and building permits that the Census Bureau released on Tuesday show a mixed outlook for residential construction. from August 2010; permits, a reliable indicator of near-term single family construction, rose 2.5% ► 2008. Single-family starts dipped 1.4% and 2.0%, respectively.

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Natural Building

FEBRUARY 11, 2010

Small Cob Buildings without Permits! From 2000-2008, GDP from green construction was just $173 billion, labor earnings was $123 billion and number of jobs created was 2.4 Kelly has lived in an earthbag/papercrete home that he built and consults about sustainable building design. View my complete profile. Responding to Catastrophe.

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PSMJ Resources

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

in September 2008. BG Group PLC “is now seeking permits to convert a facility in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to export gas. ► 2008. The National Highway Construction Cost Index —an average of all accepted bids by state highway agencies, adjusted for project types, rose from 1.05 New orders for U.S. ► July.

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PSMJ Resources

SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

Temporal, e.g., permit denial, late client approval. ► 2008. Real disasters you may face include: Technical, e.g., bad or missing information, flawed design. Financial, e.g., cost overrun, bankrupt client. Physical, e.g., subsurface conditions, construction conflicts. ► September. (7). ► August. (5). ► July. (6).

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Business Facilities

OCTOBER 24, 2008

Friday, October 24, 2008. Not satisfied with simply owning huge chunks of bad debt they couldnt even locate on their books, these binge bankers created a market for credit default swaps, insurance instruments that permitted them to double-down their gigantic drunken bets that the whole charade would not go bust. Pity the fool.

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