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How to Avoid 3 Common Commercial Construction Scheduling Delays

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Compared with a few short years ago, commercial construction moves at an incredibly fast pace today. Specialty items, such as custom glass and doors for storefronts, have longer lead times that can potentially be the cause of construction delays. Unrealistic Expectations for Construction Permit Review.

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3 Secrets to Successful Landmark-Status Building Construction Projects

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When I think back on the most interesting construction projects and challenges I’ve handled in my career as a national commercial contractor, without a doubt some of the most memorable have been in landmark-status buildings. Plan for Extra Permitting Hoops. Here are three key takeaways from our experiences over the years: 1.

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Stop-work orders in New York City up sharply this year

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The New York City Department of Buildings issued 23% more stop-work orders between January and June this year (4,580) than it did during the same period last year (3,738). The increased rate of stop-work orders (70%) has surpassed that of new construction permits (25%) by almost three times from 2012 to 2016. .

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Manhattan developers could be forced to demo 20 floors from top of luxury condo

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Legal action taking aim at permits being granted in an alleged zoning loophole could put the nearly complete project's financing in jeopardy and affect at least 20 other projects in New York City.

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Bird Friendly Building now the Law in Howard County

Green Building Law Update

Howard County, Maryland has become the first jurisdiction in the state and one of few places in the country to pass a mandatory “bird-friendly design” law for new construction of privately owned buildings. Okay, windows are no friends to birds as we all know from the popular old Windex television ad.

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Things to see, do and eat in Chelsea New York City: Expert expat travel tips

Construction Test

Since winning the US Green Card Lottery in 2016, she now lives in the New York City neighbourhood of Chelsea, where she devises international strategy for the US Open. As a member of The Whitney Museum of American Art, I always recommend people add this to their New York list. cookshopny.com.

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On the Scene: New York

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Engineering News-Record anticipates the construction industry’s resumption of events—including ENR’s Award of Excellence and Best Projects recognitions that are set for Aug. 4-5 in New York City—assuming that normal business resumes and in-person gatherings are permitted under COVID-19 restrictions.