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State of the Construction Industry: January Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

We’re one month into 2019 and already there are some big stories making waves across the United States — from the government shutdown and battle over a potential border wall to the impacts from tariffs and concerns of a slowing economy. A number of high-profile infrastructure projects could give the construction industry a boost in 2019.

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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

Green Building Law Update

On sine die , when the legislature adjourned at midnight on the 90th day, on April 8, 2019, a total of 864 bills and 2 resolutions passed both chambers. in 2019, with further annual increases until it reaches 14.5% The Governor has until May 28, the 30th day after presentment to sign or veto bills. Clean Energy Jobs. Forest Cover.

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Challenges & Opportunities in Commercial Construction

HardHatChat

Permitting : The best way to turn your permit review process around in a timely manner is to work with a qualified and experienced architect and engineer to produce the best documents possible. Food-and-beverage category sales topped one trillion dollars in the United States in 2022, up 24% from 2019 and 14% from last year.

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A HERS Rating for Water Use?

Pro Builder

As headlines about drought and aging infrastructure grab the public’s attention, the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) is several months into launching HERS H2O, a system that grades a home’s water-use efficiency. There's a 65% increase in water and sewer costs from 2009 to 2019. PB: How about home builders?

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RELi Could be Standard Practice in Nearly Every Real Estate Transaction

Green Building Law Update

will help identify and reduce the risk of damage in the event of a natural disaster, economic disruption, resource depletion or other crisis for buildings, homes, neighborhoods and infrastructure. addresses the issue differently, when it prescribes, “building on green field sites below the 500 year floodplain is not permitted.”.

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Comparing Liquid and Sheet-applied Bridge Deck Waterproofing Membranes

GCP Applied Technologies

Fri, 08/30/2019 - 15:03. August 30, 2019. For example, in some areas, general contractors must secure hot works permits, and hire specially trained applicators as well as fire watch supervisors to oversee the work. Transportation Infrastructure. Comparing Liquid and Sheet-applied Bridge Deck Waterproofing Membranes.

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RELi Could be Standard Practice in Nearly Every Real Estate Transaction

Green Building Law Update

will help identify and reduce the risk of damage in the event of a natural disaster, economic disruption, resource depletion or other crisis for buildings, homes, neighborhoods and infrastructure. addresses the issue differently, when it prescribes, “building on green field sites below the 500 year floodplain is not permitted.”.