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Zoning Laws Stop Wind

Green Building Law Update

The application of zoning laws, many of which date to the 1920s are bringing alternative energy projects to a halt in 2014. In a recent New York case, the Town of Allegany issued a special use permit to a landowner on July 11, 2011, allowing it to construct a wind farm. Historic zoning laws need to be brought into the contemporary era.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

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Accounting & Finance. Recently I had a friend fall walking near a construction zone while carrying a case of water to her coffee shop. She tripped over one of the construction sign legs that was sticking out beyond the construction cone and fencing, but she was not walking in the construction zone. December 2011.

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State of the Construction Industry: February Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Construction safety and health research firm, CPWR noted in its Q2 2018 report that from 2011 to 2016, 609 workers lost their lives at road work zones across the United States. Technology Aiding Construction Finance Professionals. Always look for the next project that’s just outside your comfort zone,” Greg Korte said.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Accounting & Finance. The more complex answer is workers are being pushed and pressured on production to the point that workers get into a zone of “get it done regardless of safety.” December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011.

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State by State Incentives Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

CAPCO financing, an alternative to conventional bank financing, can accommodate a slightly higher risk profile and provide a more flexible structure for growing businesses. Terms for both are normally 10-20 years and can finance up to 100% of the project costs. ALABAMA - updated for 2014. They are: The Renewal Program.

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Five Predictions for Commercial Construction Trends in 2012

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Growing retail brands likes Advance Auto and Auto Zone that help consumers save money by keeping their cars longer should also continue to do well in 2012. Creative Deal-Making - As obtaining financing for commercial construction projects continues to be a challenge for some developers, look for creativity behind the scenes.

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Oklahoma Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Foreign Trade Zones: U.S. Customs Duty Management Program where manufacturers and distributors located in Foreign Trade Zones—since for Customs purposes, are considered to reside outside the U.S.—benefit Bonds issued from the Infrastructure Pool are financed or repaid from taxes voted on by local community.