Florida bill would allow minors to do roofing work
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
The legislation, which would permit teens 16 and older to work on roofing projects, also expands recruitment efforts in the trades.
Single-Family Permits Issued Most in Southern States
Pro Builder
JUNE 8, 2021
Single-Family Permits Issued Most in Southern States. Compared to the number of active listings, there are 680,000 fewer homes for sale across the country, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), but single-family permits issued show heavy construction in store for these 10 markets. Construction.
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Work Winds Down at Florida’s Ralph Brennan WTP
PC Construction
OCTOBER 13, 2023
Construction is now wrapping up at the Ralph Brennan Water Treatment Plant in Daytona Beach, Florida. Throughout construction, we worked closely with the City to continue to tailor the scope and make adjustments to best meet their needs at no additional cost, adding tremendous value to the resulting project.
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Sabal Trail Natural Gas Pipeline Gets Final Permits
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 15, 2016
Construction may start as soon as Wednesday on the $3.2-billion Army Corps of Engineers have finalized permits. The project will carry natural gas 55 miles through Alabama, 196 miles through Georgia, and 214 miles into Florida.
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Florida: A Warm Climate For Business Growth
Business Facilities
AUGUST 21, 2017
You can have peace-of-mind when you locate your business in Florida. Florida consistently ranks among the best states for business, thanks to its pro-business state tax policies, competitive cost of doing business and streamlined regulatory environment. Florida ranks fourth in the nation for high tech employment.
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Best Pool House Designs | Do I Need a Permit for a Pool House | What Is the Average Size of a Pool House
CivilJungle
APRIL 8, 2023
Grow Resale Value While you execute every kind of house development, such as constructing a pool house, remember that resale cost will be an excellent plan. We have taken any basic guidelines you will seek while constructing one. Do I Need a Permit for a Pool House? What Happens If You Put Up a Pool Without a Permit?
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Location Focus: Florida – Rebounded And Ready
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 17, 2014
percent, construction which grew by 3.9 Florida’s rebound from the recession has created an economic environment that has been drawing even more businesses to the state. The largest in Florida history, it provides tax cuts and reduced fees as well as allocations for further business development. percent to top $800 billion.
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Construction Cost Estimating Blog: Permits & Building Codes for.
Construction Cost Estimating
JULY 20, 2011
Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Permits & Building Codes for Construction. The Code and Guidelines delineate the responsibilities of clients, project managers, contractors , subcontractors, consultants, related entities, industrial associations and employers in the construction industry. Florida Building Codes Online.
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Coastal Construction Relies on Impact- and Wind-Resistant Composite Roofing
Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
Coastal Construction Relies on Impact- and Wind-Resistant Composite Roofing. If you build homes in the eastern half of the country, you know the keep-you-up-at-night concerns related to construction in hurricane-prone areas. . kcichowicz. Tue, 09/07/2021 - 12:24. Case Study Image. The bull’s eye is on us. As recommended, Port St.
4 Effective Management Practices for Stormwater Runoff
Fieldwire
JUNE 13, 2022
By its nature, a construction site produces pollution and debris. This is known as stormwater runoff , and it is a top concern for construction sites. Fortunately, a construction site can help reduce its runoff waste, and, through stormwater management and containment, protect the surrounding land. The question is often: How?
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LEAN OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting for Sustainable Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Minor New Construction
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 21, 2018
LEAN OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting has a number of distinct advantages for repetitive repair, renovation, minor new construction and maintenance projects. Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). The Advantages of JOC. In the final analysis, this study has found that IDIQ (Job Order Contracting, etc.) MATOC/SATOC Overview.
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Two Creeks, a Marsh and Two Lakes Sue a Florida Real Estate Developer
Green Building Law Update
MAY 9, 2021
Two creeks, a marsh and two lakes are plaintiffs in a first of its kind complaint filed last month against a real estate developer and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
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Why Giving Back to Clients Makes ‘Fore’ Good Business
HardHatChat
SEPTEMBER 13, 2012
based Englewood Construction, one of the country's leading commercial construction firms, will sponsor the 2012 Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Ill., They can hire any national commercial construction firm they want, and they see the best commercial general contractor for their project as Englewood Construction.
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Construction Cost Estimating Blog: CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM.
Construction Cost Estimating
JULY 5, 2011
Construction Cost Estimating Blog. CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM GEARED TO HELPING SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS. The course provides participants from all aspects of the construction industry with training and continuing education units. adsense analytic. Tuesday, July 5, 2011. Each participant got a certificate of completion.
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?Was Not? versus ?Is So?: Court Clarifies Whether Exceeding Monetary License Limit Affects Contractor?s Recovery
Best Practices Construction Law
JUNE 18, 2018
After a great extended weekend on the beaches of Florida, we embarked upon the drive back to Nashville with six kids. Here’s how it went down: On June 2, 2008, contractor entered into an agreement with owner to construct house for $572,000, but at the time the contract was signed the contractor’s license limit was $350,000.
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Industry Focus: Global Aerospace Production Soars To New Heights
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 3, 2014
FLORIDA: GATEWAY TO SPACE. Florida has long been the world’s premier gateway to space, the undisputed commercial air traffic hub of the Americas and a major location for flight training and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO). Embraer has launched several other projects throughout Florida.
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Staff wearing face masks, temperature checks and hand sanitizer at every ride: What Walt Disney World might look like when it reopens
Construction Test
MAY 15, 2020
That’s according to guidelines drawn up by the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force, which has been charged with plotting the Florida area’s route to normality. The plan would include specific rules, which could be implemented at large-scale theme parks in the area, such as Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando.
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26 Overcoming Regulatory Barriers When Bidding in a New State
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 10, 2018
From the back office to the job site, technology is transforming construction, facilitating new levels of collaboration, efficiency and speed among project teams. In California, a dedicated task force conducts weekly undercover stings, while Florida collects consumer tips on a dedicated unlicensed practice hotline.
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LEED Certified Residential Building is Now the Law in Key West
Green Building Law Update
DECEMBER 8, 2013
On November 6, the City Commission of Key West, Florida unanimously adopted Ordinance 13-19 establishing LEED Certified level certification or Florida Green Building Coalition Bronze level certification as a prerequisite to all residential construction. Coalition Florida Green Key LEED Local Government West building'
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Strategies to Maximize Virtual Collaboration
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
Adjusting to a remote work lifestyle is understandably new territory for the vast majority of construction employees. Autodesk Construction Solutions. Anna Lazar drives awareness of technology partners and the ever-growing Autodesk construction integration ecosystem. Virtual Design & Construction Manager. Anna Lazar.
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Business Facilities
OCTOBER 23, 2017
Thanks in part to its pro-business policies, strong workforce and trade infrastructure, Florida ranks among the nation’s top 10 states for manufacturing. So while the talent base in Florida is strong today, tomorrow’s workforce looks even brighter. BRIDG, the world’s first industry-led smart sensor consortium, in Central Florida.
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FEATURE STORY: 2014 Economic Development Awards
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MARCH 28, 2014
billion Competitive Renewable Energy Zone transmission project (CREZ), capping nearly a decade of planning, upgrades and new construction along 3,600 miles of high-voltage transmission lines across central and West Texas. Alabama Industrial Development Training (AIDT); Enterprise Florida. ACHIEVEMENT IN WORKFORCE TRAINING.
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What Is a Digital Twin?
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MAY 11, 2022
Our journey has shown us the importance of data and information management and how a model-centric way of working can improve how we design, construct, and manage a built asset. For example, what is a digital twin, and why should construction professionals care about this concept? Construction documents (i.e., 2D information.
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constructionattorneyblog: Limitation of Liability in new AIA Document
Construction Lawyer
NOVEMBER 11, 2007
Werner Sabo is a partner at the construction law firm of Sabo & Zahn in Chicago. He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier.
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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
APRIL 22, 2013
The biopharmaceutical facility was constructed with an investment of 65 million Euros. The construction of the new life sciences incubator was officially launched in November 2012 by the Secretary of Economy and Foreign Trade, Etienne Schneider. Construction of the project began in April 2009 and was completed in December 2011.
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2012 Business Facilities Rankings Report
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
OCTOBER 3, 2012
This has enabled us to track everything from Most Business Start-Ups to Most Wind Projects Under Construction. Rounding out the top five in Best Business Climate are Virginia, which is luring major government contractors to relocate their headquarters to the state (Northrop made the move, and VA is courting Lockheed); Florida, where Gov.
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69 More states add jobs; construction cost squeeze worsens; nonres, housing starts rise
PSMJ Resources
JUNE 22, 2011
Construction employment increased from April to May in 23 states, dropped in 27 and was flat in D.C. Compared with May 2010, construction employment rose in 22 states plus D.C. Nationally, construction employment inched up 2,000 (0.04%) for the month and was unchanged from a year earlier. 3.8%, 400 combined jobs. year-over-year.
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FEATURE STORY: Racing To Be Ready – U.S. Ports Prepare for Post Panamax Era
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
SEPTEMBER 24, 2013
Under a public-private partnership (P3) agreement with Ports America Chesapeake, a 50-foot deep container berth was constructed in 2012. Construction of Craney Island Marine Terminal is underway at the Port, while dredging began last fall and will continue for the next eight to 10 years. The cranes were also part of the agreement.
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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
APRIL 18, 2013
State and local incentives from Florida and the City of Pembroke Pines totaled $554,000, including $434,000 from the Qualified Target Industries Tax Refund Program and $80,000 from the Governor’s Quick Action Closing Fund. million capital investment over a three-year period. This credit is effective for ethane purchased between Jan.
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106 FEATURE STORY: Semiconductor HUBS – Macro Growth from Micro Chips
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
FEBRUARY 22, 2013
The industry stretches across almost every region of the country and into the majority of states from California and Texas to Florida, Massachusetts and New York. Construction of the TDC is planned to begin in early 2013 with completion targeted for late 2014. ‘Mobile’ is the watchword in today’s landscape.”.
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2020 Housing Giants Report: The Magnificent Middle
Pro Builder
JUNE 3, 2020
Consider The Villages of Lake Sumter , in Central Florida, No. gain—and permits issued in the top 20 markets in January 2020 were a whopping 48% better year over year. Single-family home sales were predicted to top 760,000—a 19% gain from a year before—and private residential construction spending was up 9% to $5.54
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All About Rainwater Harvesting | Purpose of Rainwater Harvesting | Methods of Rainwater Harvesting | Types of Rainwater Harvesting Tanks
CivilJungle
SEPTEMBER 3, 2022
Also Read, Top-Down Construction | What Is a Top-Down Construction | Advantages & Disadvantages of Top-Down Construction. The whole system of harvesting rainwater can be built while constructing the new home as well as in an old home. Why Is It Illegal to Collect Rainwater in Florida? Storage of Direct Use: .
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State by State Incentives Guide
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
APRIL 15, 2014
It allows for the construction of roads, bridges, etc. Industrial Revenue Bonds: May be used as long-term financing of up to 100% of a project for: Acquisition of land, buildings, site preparation and improvements; Construction of buildings; Acquisition and installation of furnishings, fixtures and equipment; Capitalizable soft costs (e.g.,
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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MARCH 21, 2014
The capital credit is used only after all other deductions, losses or credits permitted under Titles 40 and 41 of the Code of Alabama 1975. SALES & USE TAX ABATEMENTS: Taxes on construction-related transactions, pollution control devices are exempt from sales and use taxes. It allows for the construction of roads, bridges, etc.
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Locations For The Food Processing Industry: The Food Puzzle
Business Facilities
AUGUST 14, 2017
M idway through 2017 the Food Processing industry already has seen a number of expansions and relocations along with new facility construction. VARCO PRUDEN BUILDINGS AND RUDOLPH/LIBBE CONSTRUCTION BUILD WINNING SOLUTION. And if the first half of the year is any indication, many more announcements are on the horizon.
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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MAY 12, 2014
Facility features include an intermodal ramp that will permit businesses more immediate access to the efficiencies of freight trains, fueling facilities to enhance commerce and goods movement, and an intermodal block swap/switching yard that will incorporate the latest engineering techniques for improved efficiency and throughput.
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Top 25 Finalists for Ivory Innovations' Housing Affordability Prize
Pro Builder
MARCH 16, 2023
Top 25 Finalists for Ivory Innovations' Housing Affordability Prize esorum Thu, 03/16/2023 - 09:09 This year’s finalists in the Construction & Design category include solutions to the labor shortage as well as environmentally friendly building solutions focused on decreasing construction time.
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Industry Focus: Food Processing – The Process Of Consistency
Business Facilities
JULY 15, 2014
Per acre land prices, commercial rental rates, construction and labor costs are generally lower than most other northeast locations. Walking you through the permitting process. Streamlined approval processes for zoning, permitting and design also aid speed to market. Developing incentive packages and sources of capital.
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Trump bans cruise ships departing from the US from travelling to Cuba
Construction Test
APRIL 18, 2020
Cuba also has become the most-requested destination for many South Florida-based cruise lines. “The Trump administration deserves tremendous credit for holding accountable the Cuban regime,” Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio said. “It’s inhuman, the sanctions that they’re putting on Cuba.”
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7 key predictions for the 2024 multifamily rental housing market
BD+C
DECEMBER 7, 2023
7 key predictions for the 2024 multifamily rental housing market 2024 will be the strongest year for new apartment construction in decades, says Apartment List's chief economist. Construction data from the Census Bureau suggests that multifamily supply growth should remain strong through 2024.
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7 key predictions for the 2024 multifamily rental housing market
BD+C
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Canada rcassidy Thu, 12/07/2023 - 12:54 IGOR POPOV, APARTMENT LIST 2024 will be the strongest year for new apartment construction in decades, says Apartment List's chief economist. Construction data from the Census Bureau suggests that multifamily supply growth should remain strong through 2024.
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Electrical Component Shortage Requires Action
Pro Builder
JANUARY 4, 2023
Last October, NAHB joined with two other construction industry groups in writing a letter to the White House and key cabinet secretaries asking the Biden administration to take action on the transformer shortage. The problem is national in scope, but is acute in Florida due to damage from Hurricane Ian.
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