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Working in a Disaster Zone

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Construction work can be dangerous in normal situations, but a jobsite in a disaster zone, whether natural or manmade, has its own inherent risks for crew and equipment. There are also regulations to follow for the operations and handling of hazardous materials.

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Colorado Lawmakers Push for Updated Zoning Regulations to Combat Statewide Housing Crisis

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To address and mitigate an ongoing affordability crisis, state leaders are advocating for land-use reform that would prohibit residential growth caps, change parking requirements, legalize denser developments across the state, and lead to new construction near transit corridors, The Denver Post reports.

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GHG, SHG, SEC Regulations – Facilities Regs and Reporting Changes Coming Soon

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New GSG, SHG, SEC Facilities Regulations and Reporting Requirements on the near-term horizon. Buffer zones. “LEED certification” is not sufficient to meet GHG requirements or other regulations (current and pending). Is your organization ready? SEC 17 CFR 210, 229, 232, 239, and 249). Reduction possibilities.

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State Not County has Authority to Regulate Solar Farms

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At a time when solar panels are de riguere a recent decision by a Maryland appellate court limiting the authority of local governments to regulate the location and specifics of construction of a solar farm has broad implications far beyond this case. The Washington County Board of Zoning Appeals granted the relief requested.

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

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Can Looser Zoning Rules Help the Housing Shortage? President Biden’s infrastructure plan will set aside $5 billion for a grant program aimed at tackling “exclusionary” zoning laws that inflate housing costs. Biden Thinks So. cbroderick. Thu, 04/08/2021 - 10:28. and Austin, Texas. Zandi is the chief economist of Moody’s Analytics.

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Strict Zoning Laws Are Forcing Homeowners to Expand Underground

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Strict Zoning Laws Are Forcing Homeowners to Expand Underground. Homeowners looking to add square footage to their homes in regions with strict zoning laws are digging deep to create spacious and luxurious 'McBasements'. miles wide, limits home sizes with more than 20 zoning districts. Mon, 10/17/2022 - 10:28. One solution?

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Single-Family Zoning Creates Hurdles for Quick, Cost-Effective Construction

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Single-Family Zoning Creates Hurdles for Quick, Cost-Effective Construction. The factors contributing to the current housing shortage began with the housing crash more than a decade ago when new construction severely slowed. Enter the pandemic, spiking construction costs, and historically low interest rates. Construction.

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