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Construction Cost Estimating, Location Factoring, and National Average Cost Data

Job Order Contracting

Many in the public sector are unaware of the construction cost estimating issues caused by the use of national average cost data and location factoring. The post Construction Cost Estimating, Location Factoring, and National Average Cost Data appeared first on 4BT. Location factors are used during preliminary project evaluations.

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Permitted Development Rules and Regulations: All You Need to Know

Constructonomics

Many of you may or may not be aware of the recent changes to UK permitted development rules which came into force on May 30 th 2013 and will remain in place until May 30 th 2016. What is ‘Permitted Development’? How does this affect me? Single storey rear extensions must not exceed the 4M height limit.

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Comment on the Permit to Kill Eagles with Wind Turbines

Green Building Law Update

Fish and Wildlife Service has announced it is soliciting comments through November 12, 2013 on the issuance of a take permit “for recurring eagle mortalities” associated with the operation of the Shiloh IV wind turbine project in Solano County, California. To appreciate this take permit some content may be useful.

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Court Blows Away Permits for Wind Turbine Eagle Kills

Green Building Law Update

Fish and Wildlife Service rule allowing 30 year permits to “take” bald and golden eagles. In an industry born from tax credits and government energy policies an interruption of one of those key policies can bring wind turbine construction to a halt. On August 11, a federal court set aside the U.S. and golden eagles.,

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Court Blows Away Permits for Wind Turbine Eagle Kills

Green Building Law Update

Fish and Wildlife Service rule allowing 30 year permits to “take” bald and golden eagles. In an industry born from tax credits and government energy policies an interruption of one of those key policies can bring wind turbine construction to a halt. On August 11, a federal court set aside the U.S. and golden eagles.,

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QR Codes Unlocking Secrets of NYC Building Permits | ENR.

ENR Construction

Construction Methods. Construction Technology. Construction Schools. QR Codes Unlocking Secrets of NYC Building Permits. New York City building permits are sprouting up with QR codes that instantly unlock vast amounts of project information. SUBSCRIBE TODAY & receive immediate web access. Transportation.

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4BT OpenCost(TM) Local Market Granular Cost Data an RSmeans Alternative?

Job Order Contracting

Significantly improve construction cost visibility and cost management [contact-form] Supporting Reference Information: Independently reported issues with Location Factors “Location factors are used during preliminary project evaluations. Martinez, A., Built Environ. doi: 10.3389/fbuil.2023.1111563