article thumbnail

The Desert Comfort Experience Home: Navigating a Perfect Storm to Get Construction Underway

Pro Builder

The Desert Comfort net-zero energy home in the Arizona desert weathered its share of delays before construction even started, highlighting inefficiencies in building industry permitting and inspections processes—all exacerbated by the pandemic. A Problem in Common: Balancing Regulations With Environmental Stewardship.

Permits 98
article thumbnail

Regulatory – Job Order Contacting Statutes and Guidelines

Job Order Contracting

Arizona – Note: Arizona JOC statutes do not require a unit price book and thus do not appear to conform with minimal requirements for a “best practice” JOC Program. AB 1431 – Permits Job Order Contracting for K-12 Districts. This is list is for reference only and may not be complete or current. 2010 Arkansas Code. “Job

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Opportunities Shine in Community Solar

Green Building Law Update

That is, most consumers of electricity are not, today, permitted to aggregate their purchase of photovoltaic generated electricity with others, except through their electric power utility. Today there are only a handful of community projects actually producing power in Arizona, Colorado, California and Maryland.

Maryland 120
article thumbnail

The US Supreme Court’s AZ Immigration Decision Could Spell Trouble For The Construction Industry

Construction Law Monitor

By now you’re heard the news that the United States Supreme Court has upheld the controversial Arizona immigration law allowing states to shut down businesses that hire illegal workers. It says the state can revoke charters or licenses from employers that repeatedly hire noncitizens lacking work permits.

Arizona 44
article thumbnail

FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

The winner of our top award emerged from a collaborative effort between Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC), the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), DMB Associates, Salt River Project (SRP), Maricopa County and the City of Mesa. Team members credited the newly formed Arizona Commerce Authority, created by Gov. manufacturing.”

Deals 107
article thumbnail

15 Types of Porch used for Home | What Is Porch | How to Infer What Porch You Need

CivilJungle

Arizona Room. The construction of the deck may require a permit at some places from the local regulating bodies. Arizona Room. Arizona is basically an extension to the main building and their access is granted from the kitchen and living room. Arizona Room. Types of Porches . Open Porch. Back Porch.

Housing 52
article thumbnail

Grand Canyon hikes to the bottom: the natural wonder without the crowds

Construction Test

” As well as the intimidating gradient of the trails, Arizona’s climate can be notoriously inhospitable. “Summer in Arizona, you said,” whines my travel companion. It is slippery in places and as we descend further, I am relieved that so many people are self-regulating by not following our route.

Arizona 26