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World Cup, Olympics, Climate Change Drive California Infrastructure Efforts

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Agencies including Los Angeles World Airports and the Port of San Francisco detailed major infrastructure projects in the works to prep for the World Cup and Olympics, and address sea level rise.

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The groundbreaking benefits of scanning technology, 185 feet over San Francisco Bay  

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Bridges, as vital infrastructure connecting communities and facilitating economic growth, require regular maintenance and occasional replacement of worn-out components.

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Infrastructure Costs Scrap San Francisco Pier Building Redevelopment

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Plans to redevelop one of the Port of San Francisco’s historic pier buildings into a retail center have suffered a setback, following the developer’s withdrawal from the project.

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U.S. Cities Tackle Energy Efficiency in 2021

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In 2021, New York became the first city to ban the use of natural gas in all new construction projects, and its more progressive building policies pushed the Big Apple into the top 10 list, The New York Times reports. . metros making significant strides toward energy efficiency.

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State of the Construction Industry: April Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Technology coming to the construction industry isn’t a new topic. But if this month’s news is any indication, the trend toward new, inventive construction technology continues to move along quickly. In construction, safety will likely be one of the biggest uses for this technology. BIM to Aid in Eiffel Tower Makeover.

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Making Sense of the Construction Tax Landscape

Viewpoint Construction Technology

The complimentary Viewpoint Tax Symposium featured keynote presentations from leading construction tax experts – including Moss Adams, LLP , Marcum LLC and BRAYN Consulting. 5 in San Francisco. Tax incentives for research and design can help construction companies to continue to innovate. A Tax Review.

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Can Looser Zoning Rules Help the Housing Shortage? Biden Thinks So

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President Biden’s infrastructure plan will set aside $5 billion for a grant program aimed at tackling “exclusionary” zoning laws that inflate housing costs. These zoning laws inflate housing and construction costs, resulting in families locked out of areas with more opportunities, says the Wall Street Journal. and Austin, Texas.

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