Florida bill would allow minors to do roofing work
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
The legislation, which would permit teens 16 and older to work on roofing projects, also expands recruitment efforts in the trades.
Florida will allow virtual inspections, building code enforcement, permit issuance
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JUNE 15, 2021
Florida is about to make virtual inspections legal statewide.
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Single-Family Permits Issued Most in Southern States
Pro Builder
JUNE 8, 2021
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. cbroderick. Tue, 06/08/2021 - 10:24.
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Florida: A Warm Climate For Business Growth
Business Facilities
AUGUST 21, 2017
You can have peace-of-mind when you locate your business in Florida. Florida consistently ranks among the best states for business, thanks to its pro-business state tax policies, competitive cost of doing business and streamlined regulatory environment. Florida ranks fourth in the nation for high tech employment.
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Sabal Trail Natural Gas Pipeline Gets Final Permits
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 15, 2016
Army Corps of Engineers have finalized permits. The project will carry natural gas 55 miles through Alabama, 196 miles through Georgia, and 214 miles into Florida. Construction may start as soon as Wednesday on the $3.2-billion billion Sabal Trail natural gas pipeline now that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the U.S.
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Work Winds Down at Florida’s Ralph Brennan WTP
PC Construction
OCTOBER 13, 2023
Construction is now wrapping up at the Ralph Brennan Water Treatment Plant in Daytona Beach, Florida. We’re excited to continue to bring this expertise and commitment to our clients in the Florida region. The post Work Winds Down at Florida’s Ralph Brennan WTP appeared first on PC Construction.
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Best Pool House Designs | Do I Need a Permit for a Pool House | What Is the Average Size of a Pool House
CivilJungle
APRIL 8, 2023
Do I Need a Permit for a Pool House? The pergola provides sufficient broadcasting to permit 12 clients with extra drawing room around the blue rock and a lovely pool with the resort hotel. What Happens If You Put Up a Pool Without a Permit? How Long Does It Take to Get a Pool Permit?
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Is 2023 the Year of Tile?
Pro Builder
APRIL 4, 2023
Tile’s hard surfaces do not permit odors, allergens, molds and bacteria,” observed Alena Capra, a South Florida-based interior designer and ambassador for this month’s Coverings ceramic tile industry expo. As a result, tile is becoming a stylish option for homeowners in 2023, Forbes reports.
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LEED Certified Residential Building is Now the Law in Key West
Green Building Law Update
DECEMBER 8, 2013
On November 6, the City Commission of Key West, Florida unanimously adopted Ordinance 13-19 establishing LEED Certified level certification or Florida Green Building Coalition Bronze level certification as a prerequisite to all residential construction. Coalition Florida Green Key LEED Local Government West building'
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Florida City Council Considers Changing Lawn Care Hours
Green Industry Professionals
FEBRUARY 5, 2019
A proposed ordinance would ban commercial landscapers from working on Sundays, unless you have a permit.
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Location Focus: Florida – Rebounded And Ready
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 17, 2014
The largest in Florida history, it provides tax cuts and reduced fees as well as allocations for further business development. In addition to adding new money to public schools, state colleges and universities, the budget includes $20 million for Enterprise Florida Inc., $19 The proof is in the relocations. percent from last year.
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LOCATION FOCUS: Facets of Florida
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
OCTOBER 17, 2012
Northwest Florida (Panhandle) has a workforce that exceeds 700,000 and offers proximity to Southeast U.S. North Central Florida prospers with natural resources, convenience to large markets and intermodal transportation channels such as rail systems and commercial airports. Florida: Location And Business Advantages.
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Overcoming Regulatory Barriers When Bidding in a New State
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 10, 2018
But contractors don’t have to move at the speed of state bureaucracy when pursuing new opportunities, and they shouldn’t have to miss a bidding opportunity over government licenses and permits. With the right tools and support, contractors can ensure that they always have the licenses they need to pursue prime opportunities in new locations.
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Andrés Duany on New Urbanism’s Legacy and a Solution for Affordable Housing
Pro Builder
JULY 26, 2020
People hire DPZ because we can get permits to build the best private realm inside homes and the best public realm. The community of Seaside, in northwest Florida, includes urban planning and building patterns found in traditional American towns. today and a major cause is the government making it difficult to get building permits.
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Construction Cost Estimating Blog: Permits & Building Codes for.
Construction Cost Estimating
JULY 20, 2011
Permits & Building Codes for Construction. Building Codes, Construction Standards, Building Permit Information & Links. Get relevant data about building code officials, code books, building permit departments, national and international construction standards, model energy codes, and residential construction guidelines.
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Two Creeks, a Marsh and Two Lakes Sue a Florida Real Estate Developer
Green Building Law Update
MAY 9, 2021
Two creeks, a marsh and two lakes are plaintiffs in a first of its kind complaint filed last month against a real estate developer and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
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Electrical Component Shortage Requires Action
Pro Builder
JANUARY 4, 2023
Shortages of single-phase transformers and other components are preventing local jurisdictions from issuing building permits because there is no way to provide power to new homes. The problem is national in scope, but is acute in Florida due to damage from Hurricane Ian. The ongoing shortage is undermining the ability of U.S.
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When Trees Sue for their Own Environmental Preservation
Green Building Law Update
JANUARY 5, 2020
And significantly there is no defense for an issued permit or claim of preemption by other state or federal laws. Spurred by Toledo, it is possible Florida and New Hampshire will each give standing to nature, from the spotted owl to the polar bear, in 2020.
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Strategies to Maximize Virtual Collaboration
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
Join Autodesk, Swinerton, PARIC and OpenSpace to learn about resources and best practices that help construction companies succeed on important items such as inspections, permitting, reporting, bids and submissions with technology. Can’t attend the webinar? Register now and listen later. We’ll send you a link to the playback. First Name.
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4 Effective Management Practices for Stormwater Runoff
Fieldwire
JUNE 13, 2022
The NPDES is a federal construction permit system. These permits set limits on levels of bacteria, pollutants, and solid debris discharged from a source. These permits set limits on levels of bacteria, pollutants, and solid debris discharged from a source. It ensures construction sites follow specific guidelines on runoff water.
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Coastal Construction Relies on Impact- and Wind-Resistant Composite Roofing
Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
Class 4 impact rated DaVinci Roofscapes products permit you to create a home or project that will have a greater chance of being protected from damage related to flying debris during severe weather. When Category 4 Hurricane Michael pounded into the Florida Panhandle in 2018, he brought winds upward of 150 mph. As recommended, Port St.
Reefer Madness
Business Facilities
MARCH 12, 2014
states now permit the distribution of medical marijuana, which in California is known to be prescribed for a range of ailments from easing the side effects of chemotherapy to dealing with the nagging pain from arthritis and treating broadly defined “stress.” Twenty U.S. Far West U.S. - Mid Atlantic U.S. Rocky Mountains U.S.
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Top 25 Finalists for Ivory Innovations' Housing Affordability Prize
Pro Builder
MARCH 16, 2023
This year’s finalists in the Policy & Regulatory Reform category include organizations focused on addressing historically lengthy processes, such as accelerating permitting and connecting LMI individuals to housing opportunities.
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Industry Focus: Global Aerospace Production Soars To New Heights
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 3, 2014
FLORIDA: GATEWAY TO SPACE. Florida has long been the world’s premier gateway to space, the undisputed commercial air traffic hub of the Americas and a major location for flight training and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO). Embraer has launched several other projects throughout Florida.
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60 ?Was Not? versus ?Is So?: Court Clarifies Whether Exceeding Monetary License Limit Affects Contractor?s Recovery
Best Practices Construction Law
JUNE 18, 2018
After a great extended weekend on the beaches of Florida, we embarked upon the drive back to Nashville with six kids. Despite the clearly defined travel rules, the antagonizing kid was putting his feet on the emotional kid. The creative kid was writing on the seat with markers, while the perfect kid screamed foul. The lazy teenagers slept.
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Why Giving Back to Clients Makes ‘Fore’ Good Business
HardHatChat
SEPTEMBER 13, 2012
New York, Florida and California are a few of the places where our out-of-town guests will venture from. We may even have some international guests if schedules permit. We will have clients coming from coast-to-coast to spend a few days with us at the Ryder Cup this year.
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Advanced Manufacturing: Manufacturing Gets Smarter, Faster
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 23, 2017
Thanks in part to its pro-business policies, strong workforce and trade infrastructure, Florida ranks among the nation’s top 10 states for manufacturing. So while the talent base in Florida is strong today, tomorrow’s workforce looks even brighter. BRIDG, the world’s first industry-led smart sensor consortium, in Central Florida.
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42 LEAN OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting for Sustainable Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Minor New Construction
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 21, 2018
The primary advantage of JOC has historically been is the flexibility permitted in ordered quantities and delivery scheduling. A public agency can place orders with one or more contractors when the actual need appears and received on-demand services from a vetted service provider. Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).
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Trump bans cruise ships departing from the US from travelling to Cuba
Construction Test
APRIL 18, 2020
Cuba also has become the most-requested destination for many South Florida-based cruise lines. “The Trump administration deserves tremendous credit for holding accountable the Cuban regime,” Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio said. “It’s inhuman, the sanctions that they’re putting on Cuba.”
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Staff wearing face masks, temperature checks and hand sanitizer at every ride: What Walt Disney World might look like when it reopens
Construction Test
MAY 15, 2020
That’s according to guidelines drawn up by the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force, which has been charged with plotting the Florida area’s route to normality. The plan would include specific rules, which could be implemented at large-scale theme parks in the area, such as Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando.
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26 FEATURE STORY: 2014 Economic Development Awards
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MARCH 28, 2014
Alabama Industrial Development Training (AIDT); Enterprise Florida. Florida’s Quick Response Training (QRT) grants, administered by Workforce Florida, provide funding for customized training to new or expanding businesses. In addition, Workforce Florida, Inc. ACHIEVEMENT IN WORKFORCE TRAINING. With support from Gov.
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Megabucks Park
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JANUARY 21, 2016
For several decades now, the National Football League has shown a propensity to permit its teams to pack up and move to more lucrative locations (back and forth, in some cases), leaving behind loyal fans and empty stadiums built on a foundation of civic debt. Megabucks Park originally appeared on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine.
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June 26 or Bust
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MAY 19, 2016
The Port Authority of NY and NJ, which operates one of the nation’s busiest ports, is working non-stop to complete a project to raise the Bayonne Bridge to a height that will permit Post-Panamax vessels to travel under it. Gulf Coast more than two weeks faster than they would going east through the Suez Canal.
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2020 Housing Giants Report: The Magnificent Middle
Pro Builder
JUNE 3, 2020
Consider The Villages of Lake Sumter , in Central Florida, No. gain—and permits issued in the top 20 markets in January 2020 were a whopping 48% better year over year. Stretching Out: How diversification is helping midsize production builders compete with their bigger brethren. Previous: 2019 Housing Giants Report. .
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86 More states add jobs; construction cost squeeze worsens; nonres, housing starts rise
PSMJ Resources
JUNE 22, 2011
The largest number of construction job losses over the year was in Florida, -14,300 (-4.1%). Building permits, generally a reliable indicator of near-term future starts, rose 8.7% year-over-year for single-unit permits; and soared 23% and 41% for the typically volatile multi-unit permits. Multi-unit starts gained 2.9%
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FEATURE STORY: Racing To Be Ready – U.S. Ports Prepare for Post Panamax Era
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
SEPTEMBER 24, 2013
PortMiami also has partnered with Florida East Coast railway to bring back on-port rail. population within one to four days, including the major population centers of Florida. PortMiami contributes approximately $28 billion annually to the South Florida economy and helps provide direct and indirect employment for more than 207,000.
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88 COVER STORY: Global Biotech Report
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
APRIL 22, 2013
VC Funds Flowing Into Florida Bio Initiatives. The bioscience industry in Florida is on the rise in terms of new companies and venture capital flowing into businesses, according to BioFlorida, an industry trade organization. The statewide data comes from a University of Florida Sid Martin Biotechnology Incubator report.
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Amazonia, USA
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 20, 2017
” If that’s the main criteria for HQ2, permit us to point out that you can reach 80 percent of the U.S. Here’s a brief snippet of the deep-think that went into their selections: they noted that Atlanta, which topped the list, is “within a two-hour flight from 80 percent of the U.S. population.”
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What Is a Digital Twin?
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MAY 11, 2022
Dr. Michael Grieves, a chief scientist of advanced manufacturing at the Florida Institute of Technology, was responsible for creating and popularizing the concept of a digital twin in the capacity it’s known today. Skills and Development.
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Construction Cost Estimating Blog: CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM.
Construction Cost Estimating
JULY 5, 2011
Additional partners in the training program are the Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce, Miami Dade College Community Education and the Southern Florida Minority Supplier Development Council. Permits & Building Codes for Construction. Each participant got a certificate of completion. ► October. (6). ► September. (9).
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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
APRIL 18, 2013
State and local incentives from Florida and the City of Pembroke Pines totaled $554,000, including $434,000 from the Qualified Target Industries Tax Refund Program and $80,000 from the Governor’s Quick Action Closing Fund. Through June 2012, Workforce Florida awarded 230 IWT grants totaling more than $6.1 Great Lakes U.S. - Plains U.S.
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All About Rainwater Harvesting | Purpose of Rainwater Harvesting | Methods of Rainwater Harvesting | Types of Rainwater Harvesting Tanks
CivilJungle
SEPTEMBER 3, 2022
Why Is It Illegal to Collect Rainwater in Florida? There are no rainwater harvesting restrictions in Florida , and it is highly encouraged by the state. No permit from the state board is necessary. Limited and no rainfall can limit the supply of rainwater. Why Is It Illegal to Collect Rainwater in California? California.
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52 Homeland Insecurity
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JUNE 16, 2016
Despite two trips to Saudi Arabia and a close association with the only American who had fulfilled the trifecta of joining ISIS, traveling to Syria and blowing himself up, no one was watching this individual three weeks ago, when he walked into a Florida gun shop. Yes, it’s that bad, folks. But that’s not enough.
FEATURE STORY: Semiconductor HUBS – Macro Growth from Micro Chips
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
FEBRUARY 22, 2013
The industry stretches across almost every region of the country and into the majority of states from California and Texas to Florida, Massachusetts and New York. Apart from Albuquerque, centers will be located in Denver; Orlando, Florida; Burlington, Vermont; and Las Vegas. ‘Mobile’ is the watchword in today’s landscape.”.
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