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Some of the Oldest Buildings in the U.S.

Natural Building

Originally constructed in Ardmore, Alabama in 1808 before being restored at to the Burritt on the Mountain museum in 2007, the Joel Eddins House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. New England’s oldest stone house, the Henry Whitfield property in Connecticut, was constructed in 1639.

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Maryland is First State to Legislate Permitted Use of PFAS

Green Building Law Update

I wrote in a blog post last November, PFOA Contamination Found in 49 States , the “New York Attorney commenced a civil suit against the nation’s largest chemical manufacturers and several firefighting foam makers for what the complaint alleges is contamination of water supplies across the state with PFAS.” It passed legislation (.

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Court or Arbitrator: Who Decides Statute of Limitations Issues?

Best Practices Construction Law

You can imagine that with seven young children in our house, there are a substantial number of arguments on any given day. is the law of the State of New York." When both my wife and I are at home, the question becomes, Who decides disputes: Mom or Dad? In the construction arena, the same types of questions arise.

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The New American Home 2023: A Haven on the Hill

Pro Builder

Photos: Joel Gamble, Klassick Vizion Studios Outdoor Spaces That Live Large Nowhere is serenity better embraced in this year’s New American Home than in its expansive outdoor living areas, from a zen-like open-air courtyard at the home’s entry to a sprawling 2,000-square-foot deck and patio space along the back of the house.

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Dennis Calvert, the right architect for Design-Build

The Korte Company

FGM and The Korte Company wanted to form a new joint company to do Design-Build together, but insurance roadblocks prevented it. Ralph was still determined to find a way to work directly with architects, and in 1976 he started an in-house architectural firm called Ralph Korte Planning and Management (RKP&M). Elmo, Illinois. .

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COVER STORY: Advanced Manufacturing — Creating Jobs In 3Dimensions

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

And because this is new in concept there will be some speed bumps, but overall the impact on the U.S. In the Hudson Valley region of New York, which encompasses seven counties that flank both banks of the Hudson River for more than 100 miles north of New York City, manufacturing is experiencing a revival it hasn’t seen in decades.

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The U.S. Metros Where Homeowners Are Staying the Longest—and Those They’re Leaving the Fastest

Pro Builder

In metros like McAllen, TX and New York, NY, homeowners stick around for close to a decade, on average, but the reasons why couldn’t be more different, according to Realtor.com. . While New York is home to a diverse melting pot of residents competing for homes with a $699,000 median list price, McAllen is situated on the U.S.

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