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Construction outcry grows over London ULEZ expansion

Construction Enquirer

The Builders Merchants Federation is warning that Greater London could become a “no- go area” for many SME builders and other trades following the introduction of the expanded ULEZ zone in August. The Ultra-Low Emission Zone is set to be expanded on August 29, imposing a £12.50

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State Not County has Authority to Regulate Solar Farms

Green Building Law Update

Perennial Solar, LLC filed an application for a zoning special exception and variance to construct a solar panel farm in Washington County, Maryland. The Washington County Board of Zoning Appeals granted the relief requested. Perennial Solar, LLC , No.

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First Modern Wooden Office Building Planned for Chicago

Construction Equipment

Houston-based Hines Interests is seeking zoning approval for its new project at 1017 W. The building would be similar to the seven-story T3 office building finished in 2016 in Minneapolis which was built using engineered wood with each floor separated by a concrete layer. Division Street in Chicago.

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September / October 2016 Issue (Volume 49, Number 5)

Business Facilities

Business Facilities September / October 2016. foreign trade zones have more than trippled in the past five years, while about a fifth of the goods imported into the U.S. foreign trade zones have more than trippled in the past five years, while about a fifth of the goods imported into the U.S. doesn’t close its skills gap.

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Commercial Construction 2017 Trends and Predictions

HardHatChat

Rounding the corner into the final weeks of 2016, it’s time for our annual post predicting the commercial construction trends that will influence the industry in the coming year. and Kansas City to turn fringe, underutilized warehouse areas into full-blown entertainment zones. We’ve worked with developers on projects in Norfolk, Va.

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

Business Facilities

From the September/October 2016 Issue. Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs) Program was created in 1934 with the goal of helping businesses in the U.S. According to the National Association of Foreign Trade Zones (NAFTZ), in 2014, goods exported directly from U.S. By the BF Staff. made products overseas for export. military forces.

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Synchro Software: 4D BIM for Construction blog

Construction Marketing Ideas

Hensel Phelps Pacific Region used Synchro Software to plan and successfully execute the renovation of a hanger in Pearl Harbor, HI with increased safety and more efficient production. Does your schedule clearly identify safety issues, congestion, and no work zones to minimize risks and hazardous conditions? Fill out my.