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How the Pandemic Will Shape the Future of Off-Site Residential Construction

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How the Pandemic Will Shape the Future of Off-Site Residential Construction. Is off-site construction the answer to building homes faster and more affordably and easing current supply and labor issues? 3 Reasons Why We Need More Off-Site Construction. Off-site construction introduces a host of unique worker safety benefits.

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Aging in Place: My Aunt Nancy’s New ADU

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It had been a few years since I visited my dear Aunt Nancy at her home in the leafy green Boston suburb of Hanover, Mass. As such, obtaining a permit requires the homeowner to inform neighbors of the project and allow for public input at a zoning board meeting. Explain zoning issues. Peter Fabris. Much Ado About ADUs.

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don't think: Do Revit: Its raining in Boston.

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Its raining in Boston. Its raining in Boston. Revit Zone. The comments and blog entries on this site represent the viewpoints of the author only. skip to main | skip to sidebar. dont think: Do Revit. My journal of work in Revit as part of a 600+ member architecture firm. Monday, September 27, 2010. at 8:35 AM. AU update!!

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5 ways mass timber will reshape the design of life sciences facilities

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The concept's second building features a four-story, community-focused facility delivering a wide array of on-site amenities. The market-ready prototyp[es consider an urban sigte in one of Boston's leading life sciences clusters. Rendering courtesy SGA. The resulting spaces can accommodate a diverse group of tenants.

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Top 25 Finalists for Ivory Innovations' Housing Affordability Prize

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Timber HP | Madison, Maine TimberHP manufactures loose fill, batt, and continuous board insulation from waste wood chips leftover from the production of lumber, boards, and sheathing; they also use woody debris removed from forests to improve tree growth and can even use wood scraps that pile up on construction sites.

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SPECIAL REPORT: Devens – Secret Weapon In The Battle For Business

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Where soldiers stood decades ago, high-tech execs squint to take aim at targets today; this time with new patents and breakthroughs in their sites. Our proximity to Boston and our unique support provide the absolute best scenario for many firms. State and local tax incentives are also available. “We

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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Less Taxing,” aired for six months in the NY/NJ/CT, Boston and Chicago markets. In 2012, the Alliance visited 178 companies to assist with access to capital, workforce training opportunities, permitting issues and site location assistance. Cabela’s site is part of Nebraska Technology Park. The company $7.2-million

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