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Why Some Californians Are Opting to Live Off the Grid

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That’s because installing a 125- to 300-foot overhead power line to a new home costs about $20,000, according to the California Public Utilities Commission. Off-grid systems are particularly attractive to people building new homes. In places where lines have to be buried, installation runs about $78,000 for 100 feet. Energy Efficiency.

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What Certifications Does A Crane Need To Operate On Construction Sites?

Construction Marketing

NCCCO Certification The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) is a crucial authority in certifying crane operators of various types. They offer mobile, tower, and overhead crane certifications. These examinations ensure that certified operators know how to deliver safe and efficient performance.

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The Force Reveals Plans for New Home

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George Lucas' highly-anticipated Lucas Museum of Narrative Art at Exposition Park in Los Angeles has received approval from the Los Angeles Planning Commission who signed off on the plans Thursday. The renderings supplied by MAD Architects of the $1 billion project shows a 115-foot tall building featuring 300,000 square feet of floor area.

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No sign of infrastructure gear change

Construction Law

That is the clear message from the latest review of infrastructure progress – or the lack of it – made by government in the past year from its independent adviser the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC). The message is that progress wasn’t good before, and it hasn’t got any better. Things in fact might have got even worse.

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FTC Warning about Green Certification Seals

Green Building Law Update

Three weeks ago the Federal Trade Commission sent warning letters to 5 providers of environmental certification seals and 32 businesses using those green seals, alerting them to the Agency’s concerns that the seals could be considered deceptive in violation of federal law. The FTC enforces the Federal Trade Commission Act, 15 U.S.C. §

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Advancing Healthcare: Medical Office Buildings at the Forefront of Access and Safety

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MOBs present an opportunity to achieve these goals, simultaneously producing new efficiencies and trimming overhead expenses. They offer a secure, auditable trail of every access event at every lock or wall reader, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations including CDC, local health departments, Joint Commission and HIPAA.

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Proposal Pricing Strategies: How Much are You Selling that Watermelon For?

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Your loaded rate is the (Actual Rate + (Actual Rate * Overhead %) + Fee. However, when providing loaded rates, it is important to have an understanding of overhead. Often you need to have an outside accounting firm audit your overhead rate based on what the Federal Government allows under its FAR Act. Field Overhead.