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Single-Family Permits Issued Most in Southern States

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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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Choose With Care: Tennessee Federal Court’s Prompt Payment Conclusions Turn on Choice of Law Clause

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FE&C’s amended complaint also included claims for violation of the Tennessee PPA. FE&C argued that the Tennessee PPA applied because the subcontract included a choice of law provision, stating: “This agreement shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Tennessee, U.S.A.”

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Memphis, Tennessee, saw $1.3B of new construction permits in 2018

Construction Dive

As is trending in many U.S. metros, residents' demand for a live-work-play environment is drawing business and keeping contractors busy.

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Video: Cognitive GPR 'Sees' 12-Feet Underground

Construction Equipment

A transformational new technology being developed jointly by the University of Vermont and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga could reduce utility inspections to an afternoon’s work, instead of taking months using the current permit-dig-map process.

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?Was Not? versus ?Is So?: Court Clarifies Whether Exceeding Monetary License Limit Affects Contractor?s Recovery

Best Practices Construction Law

Many Tennessee contractor’s have felt the same way with the changes in the licensing laws over the past few years. 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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How Contractors Can Make Sure to Receive DBE Participation Credit

Best Practices Construction Law

Once approved as a DBE, each business receives a letter showing each work type they are permitted to perform for credit. It should also be noted that DBE Certification should not be confused with Prequalification, which is a function of TDOT’s Construction Office.

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Green construction tips to make your facility environmentally friendly

The Korte Company

While juggling sustainability and profitability at the same time is a challenge, construction companies can help owners achieve both by implementing green construction principles. Harness natural resources with green construction. In a way, green construction is partly an exercise in holistic thinking.

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