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Zoning Laws Stop Wind

Green Building Law Update

The application of zoning laws, many of which date to the 1920s are bringing alternative energy projects to a halt in 2014. The landowner also argued the time period should be tolled because, until the litigation was resolved, it could not obtain necessary financing and could not commence construction of the wind farm.

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Phases of Commercial Real Estate Development

Construction Marketing

This includes analyzing factors such as zoning regulations, transportation access, and market demand. After acquiring the property, the developer must design and plan the project, considering factors such as building codes and zoning regulations, the intended use of the property, and the target market.

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Questions Commercial Buyers Should Ask When Shopping for a New Building

Wolgast Corporation

It tells about the building’s systems and how they are connected (electrical, mechanical, plumbing), and materials used for matching when necessary. Does the current zoning of the space/building permit your intended business use? What are the financing options? Your Architect can create As Built drawings for a fee.

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Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion

BD+C

But making an adaptive reuse project pencil out in a tight financing market isn’t so simple. Issue 3: Structural design for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing Coordinate with the structural engineering team as you plan unit layouts, plumbing, and HVAC. faces a housing deficit of 3.8 million units.

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Making Sense of the Construction Tax Landscape

Viewpoint Construction Technology

One of the biggest challenges that contractors’ finance and accounting departments face is keeping up with all of the ever-changing tax regulations, incentives and procedures. Staying on top of tax issues is a full-time job, but one that can ensure your company stays compliant with the law, and maximizes benefits and incentives.

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Oregon Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Oregon Business Development Fund (OBDF): A revolving loan fund that provides term fixed-rate financing for land, buildings, equipment, machinery and permanent working capital. may be feasible for financing smaller projects, particularly within the $1,000,000 to $5 million cost range. be a business owned by a severely disabled person.

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

Business Facilities

A state may have the largest installed capacity of a certain type of renewable energy, but that state won’t meet its renewable energy portfolio standard’s goal if only 10 percent of its electricity is generated from renewables. The Utility Account helps rural communities finance necessary infrastructure upgrades to attract future business.