Levelset

APRIL 1, 2022

As a contractor or sub, you can expect to incur many costs during the course of a construction project. Materials, insurances, permits, payroll, and other typical costs are relatively simple to account for. However, there is one very expensive cost that isn’t so cut and dry: construction site theft. Schedule delays.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 20, 2021

The review—which will include the recently reissued and modified Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permits, the Navigable Waters Protection Rule, and several energy efficiency standards, among others—is par for the course, say industry officials.

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Site Permits Engineering Construction 90

Lets Build

MAY 11, 2022

Most construction companies, project managers , and contractors will deal with preliminaries in their construction contracts. These preliminaries, also called prelims, cover costs for an entire construction project—not for specific work sections or activities. What do preliminaries in construction mean? Site security.

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Contract Construction Site Accounting 144

Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 23, 2015

Fish and Wildlife Service rule allowing 30 year permits to “take” bald and golden eagles. In an industry born from tax credits and government energy policies an interruption of one of those key policies can bring wind turbine construction to a halt. On August 11, a federal court set aside the U.S. and golden eagles.,

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Permits Regulation Finance Industrial 120

Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 23, 2015

Fish and Wildlife Service rule allowing 30 year permits to “take” bald and golden eagles. In an industry born from tax credits and government energy policies an interruption of one of those key policies can bring wind turbine construction to a halt. On August 11, a federal court set aside the U.S. and golden eagles.,

Permits 120

Permits Regulation Industrial Finance 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

21 New Integrations for Autodesk Construction Cloud Construction companies produce an immense amount of data every day; but are firms actually leveraging this goldmine of insights? Today, only 20% of construction firms identify as data leaders, with the remaining 80% reporting either beginner or emergent levels of data capabilities.

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Autodesk BIM Visualization Construction 118

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

The construction industry has historically been quite inefficient, but that’s no longer acceptable in today’s post-pandemic world. As construction companies struggle with shortages of everything from raw materials to skilled tradespeople, sticking to timelines has become increasingly challenging. How do you define lean construction?

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Construction Accidents Site Green 148

GCP Applied Technologies

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Five Ways to Accelerate Construction. From extreme weather to inadequate supply of workers, construction projects are prone to disruptions. From extreme weather to inadequate supply of workers, construction projects are prone to disruptions. In 2020 construction project delays have been magnified due to the pandemic.

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Permits Construction Schedule Products 148

Construction Enquirer

MAY 3, 2023

The house builder was found guilty of charges relating to breaches in Environmental Permitting Regulations at Cwmbran Magistrates Court on Wednesday. Multiple pollution offences caused by illegal water discharge activities occurred at the Edlogan Wharf site between January and October 2021. in costs.

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Permits Regulation Environment Office 105

PC Construction

JUNE 4, 2024

Yesterday, PC Construction was recognized by the Construction Management Association of America’s New England Chapter with a Project Achievement Award for the BETA Technologies S40 Aircraft Assembly Facility. Work included substantial site preparation, blasting and excavation, a parking lot and utility road, and a 2.7-acre

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CMAA Airports Vermont Zoning 80

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

The following is an outline of basic Construction Cost Audit Fundamentals when reviewing a construction cost estimate and conducting a construction cost audit. Construction Cost Audit Fundamentals. Regular audit are mandatory for any LEAN construction planning, procurement, and delivery implementation.

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Construction Procurement Documentation CSI 160

Pro Builder

JANUARY 28, 2022

The Desert Comfort Experience Home: Navigating a Perfect Storm to Get Construction Underway. The Desert Comfort net-zero energy home in the Arizona desert weathered its share of delays before construction even started, highlighting inefficiencies in building industry permitting and inspections processes—all exacerbated by the pandemic.

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Permits Construction Inspections Schedule 98

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 22, 2020

A JOC Program Manager’s Duties are critical to assuring quality, on-time, and on-budget construction project delivery. Obtain and evaluate proposals from job order contractors and other vendors on approved construction projects. Ensure vendor/ contractor compliance with all safety and code regulations.

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Permits Negotiation Commissioning Consulting 152

BD+C

MARCH 1, 2017

The Environmental Protection Agency’s 2017 Construction General Permit (CGP) went into effect on Feb. This permit requires compliance with effluent limits and other permit requirements, including the development of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan.

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Permits Construction Site Plans 40

ENR Construction

APRIL 2, 2024

Bechtel has EPC contract to build TerraPower's estimated $4B sodium-cooled reactor at commercial scale at former coal power plant site in Wyoming.

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Wyoming Permits US Estimating 28

HardHatChat

MARCH 30, 2020

Bill Di Santo, president, Englewood Construction”. As a national commercial construction firm with active projects across the country, we are monitoring this situation on many fronts and in many markets. We also have a pipeline of projects in preconstruction services or under negotiation, and those functions continue uninterrupted.

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Commercial Guidelines Construction Negotiation 156

Wolgast Corporation

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

As I’ve gone through the benefits of Design-Build in a recent campaign to inform more business owners about their options, it’s important to discuss the time savings that result from this construction delivery process. And Wolgast is your biggest advocate when it comes to speed.

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Construction Bidding Design Schedule 62

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 1, 2022

Did the Contractor respond to the request for a Joint Site Visit / Joint Scope Meeting (JSM) in a timely manner? Did the Contractor adhere to the approved construction schedule? Did Contractor comply with all permits? Was the quality of construction and materials acceptable per defined requirements?

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Contract Contractors Management Change Orders 206

Levelset

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Construction activity is incredibly intensive work — creating the built environment is inherently disruptive to the natural environment. Environmental laws provide the backbone for permitting and reporting requirements on construction projects, while a wide variety of state and municipal laws impose even stricter rules.

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Regulation Contractors Permits Construction 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 26, 2022

Construction firms are always in pursuit of safer jobsites. While nothing beats a combination of training, safety culture, and leadership buy-in, innovation is playing an increasingly important role on- and off-site. . Technology has advanced significantly in recent years in the realm of construction safety.

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Safety Innovation Construction Risk 98

Construction Equipment

MAY 5, 2016

Dykema’s Environmental Practice Group in Michigan recently posted changes to the permitting regulating stormwater discharges from construction sites. The current 2012 Construction General Permit (CGP) is set to expire February 16, 2017, at which time the 2017 GCP will go into effect.

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Site Permits Michigan Regulation 48

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 25, 2018

The construction cost data shown is not be applied to specific requirements, but rather intended as a general overview. Detailed line item construction cost data should be used for the preparation of actual construction project costs in concert with an experienced construction estimator and knowledge of local conditions.

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BD+C

MAY 16, 2016

The Environmental Protection Agency’s has proposed new National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) general permit requirements regulating stormwater discharges from construction activities. . The proposal applies to construction sites of one or more acres, or less than one acre, but part of a larger development.

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Regulation Site Permits Construction 56

Wolgast Corporation

JUNE 16, 2023

In the construction industry, same as manufacturing, retail, and many other industries, there are ways to maximize work for optimal efficiency and also there are fixed costs that remain the same on any size project, which result in economies of scale. Large construction projects typically benefit from economies of scale for several reasons.

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Construction Permits Electrical Estimating 62

Wolgast Corporation

APRIL 6, 2022

An experienced contractor will lead you through your project faster with extensive planning and scheduling prior to construction. During the planning stage, permits and long lead items can be ordered so they will arrive prior to their scheduled need.

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Schedule Construction Permits Plans 62

Wolgast Corporation

JUNE 28, 2022

The cost and availability of building materials can presently be described as highly unpredictable, so the pre-planning phase has become the key to Restaurant Construction more than ever before! Additionally, as a general contractor, we self-perform trades including site work, concrete, rough and finish carpentry, and millwork.

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Commercial Income Construction Materials 126

Construction Cost Estimating

MARCH 4, 2020

It is imperative to control reinforcement activities in a building construction site. First of all, you need to hire one or more qualified engineers to oversee different parts of the construction process. Mastermind the necessary pertinent codes, standards and other related archives at site for reference and study.

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Site Drawings Plans Documentation 52

Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

For those looking to invest in a vacant lot (also known as ‘raw land’), the thought of going on to develop the site can be daunting, especially for those who have never taken on such a large project before. The post 3 Things to Consider Before Purchasing and Developing Raw Land appeared first on Construction Marketing Association Blog.

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Zoning Permits Plans News 270

BD+C

JUNE 10, 2024

Photo courtesy Page Here, discover a few exceptional benefits of mass timber design in construction. The International Building Construction Code recognizes the proven safety of mass timber and permits these structural types up to 18 stories. This significantly reduces on-site labor and speeds construction.

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Design Environment Safety Materials 111

GCP Applied Technologies

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Five Ways to Accelerate Construction. From extreme weather to inadequate supply of workers, construction projects are prone to disruptions. From extreme weather to inadequate supply of workers, construction projects are prone to disruptions. In 2020 construction project delays have been magnified due to the pandemic.

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Permits Construction Schedule Products 78

Construction Dive

MARCH 26, 2020

Confusion about mandates, safety and family concerns are pulling already sparse specialized trades from sites. GCs need to maintain strict standards so subs will actually work if they are permitted to do so, an expert says.

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Permits Safety Site 166

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 25, 2023

Commercial real estate development involves the process of acquiring, designing, constructing, and leasing or selling commercial properties such as office buildings, retail centers, and industrial parks. This phase includes determining the project’s scope, selecting materials, and determining the necessary permits and approvals.

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Commercial Leases Regulation Finance 225

ENR Construction

JANUARY 24, 2018

The Maryland attorney general’s office has called into question the state’s permitting for the planned East Coast Hyper­loop project, sited near Baltimore.

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Permits Baltimore Maryland Office 43

BRIKS Design-Build Group

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Develop a Commercial site with BRIKS Design-Build Group. Nowadays building commercial sites can be a tough and complicated process as it includes a lot of federal permissions and zonal documents. Unlike the residential areas there are specific requirements for a commercial site that ensures the credibility of the constructed building.

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Commercial Site Design Permits 26

Lets Build

APRIL 3, 2020

What is a construction blueprint or construction plan? Construction blueprints (also known as construction plans or construction drawings) are two-dimensional drawings that contain all the details that are needed for a project. Every construction worker needs to know how to read blueprints.

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Drawings Construction Plans Permits 139

ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

Power producer won't renew permits to allow private firm to complete Bellefonte plant after August court ruling cancels a 2016 purchase deal; TVA now seeks options to redevelop the 1,600-acre site.

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Alabama Permits Deals Site 87

Constructlaw

JUNE 30, 2021

This article summarizes the current landscape in Pennsylvania and California as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, and highlights important considerations for employers in the construction industry in relation to vaccines and navigating a post-mask mandate world. Employer Vaccine Protocols.

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