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New Year’s Resolutions for Commercial Contractors: Goals and Strategies for Growth

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A big part of going from a vendor to a partner is providing insightful counsel and realistic expectations at all stages of a commercial construction project – even if it isn’t necessarily what the client wants to hear. Streamline our processes. By going digital, we eliminated many costly and time-consuming steps, improving our efficiency.

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A Comprehensive Guide to ICF Construction

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Remember that the time needed to compile the required permits for ICF projects is likely longer than for conventional homes because the process can be quite arduous. You should also account for the plumbing and electrical chases you require, as including them after construction may require you to cut into the concrete.

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Environmental Regulations in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know

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Environmental laws provide the backbone for permitting and reporting requirements on construction projects, while a wide variety of state and municipal laws impose even stricter rules. NPDES permits are issued by states that have obtained EPA approval to issue permits or by EPA Regions in states without such approval.

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Maryland Enacts New Environmental Laws in 2020

Green Building Law Update

HB 1029 / SB 224 alters the allocation of funds for the Clean Energy Account within the Maryland Employment Advancement Right Now program. HB 1029 / SB 224 alters the allocation of funds for the Clean Energy Account within the Maryland Employment Advancement Right Now program.

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Maryland Enacts New Environmental Laws in 2020

Green Building Law Update

HB 1029 / SB 224 alters the allocation of funds for the Clean Energy Account within the Maryland Employment Advancement Right Now program. HB 1029 / SB 224 alters the allocation of funds for the Clean Energy Account within the Maryland Employment Advancement Right Now program.

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Construction Project Managers Go Mobile

Carol Hagen

Today I want to introduce you to what I suspect will be a best friend to homebuilders, architects, engineers, and commercial contractors and subcontractors. o Permits. Applications designed to improve collaboration that you can navigate efficiently on your cell phone or iPad. The Corecon Mobile solution. Project Leads. Leads Listing.

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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

Green Building Law Update

The bills also require a local authority to provide to DNR and make available to the public a general plan for identifying appropriate and potentially available areas for mitigation projects, and detailed accounting procedures for accurately tracking the money of the local forest conservation fund. Wetlands Permits and Licenses.

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