Pro Builder

MAY 26, 2022

Builders Turn to ADUs to Fast Track Affordable Housing. In a growing affordable housing crisis, accessory dwelling units could be a saving grace for builders and buyers alike . ADUs and DADUs can be customized to any home site and, in many areas, are legally permitted on properties occupied by existing homes. New-Home Sales.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Housing Starts Slumped in November Despite Retreating Mortgage Rates. Mortgage rates fell slightly throughout November, but despite a gradual improvement in housing affordability, new housing starts and building permits posted monthly declines. November housing starts fell 0.5% Planning + Development.

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ENR Construction

MAY 11, 2022

An official says goal is "delivering projects on time, on task and on budget.".

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 12, 2022

Incentives Won’t Be Enough to Keep Buyers in the Game as Housing Shortage Grows. Builders are offering incentives to prospective buyers to hold on to what little demand remains, but as supply drops and housing costs grow, sales continue to slow. Fri, 08/12/2022 - 09:36.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 3, 2022

Denver's Supply of Housing Is Estimated to Be Short by Tens of Thousands of Units. ADUs in Denver would help the growing housing crisis, but can they beat the challenges they face? Many of Denver’s residents believe that accessible dwelling units (ADUs) can be used as a tool in pushing back against the housing crisis.

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Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

From the value in planning ahead to the importance of flexibility as well as the concerns involved with clearing land, here’s what you should keep in mind before buying. Whether you’re thinking about investing in a large plot of land or you’ve already purchased one, clearing the land may become a necessity in order to carry out your plans.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 16, 2013

Fish and Wildlife Service has announced it is soliciting comments through November 12, 2013 on the issuance of a take permit “for recurring eagle mortalities” associated with the operation of the Shiloh IV wind turbine project in Solano County, California. To appreciate this take permit some content may be useful.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Denver Releases Controversial Housing Proposal to Combat a Growing Affordability Crisis. The Denver metro could see increased low-income development as a result of a new affordable housing mandate, but many builders aren’t so eager to get on board. Housing Markets. Mon, 02/14/2022 - 10:31. That’s a record high. Affordability.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 22, 2019

National Environmental Policy Act rules, which were issued in 1978, have not seen a significant revision since 1986.

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The housing market may be slowing, but senior economist Jordan Rappaport predicts an upcoming surge in single-family home building . After decades of underbuilding and a recent shift to remote work, Rappaport predicts that national single-family permits could eventually rise to a long-term annual rate of 1.4 Planning + Development.

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HardHatChat

APRIL 24, 2023

As a National General Contractor working across multiple verticals in the commercial construction space, we understand the challenges (COVID and Supply Chain) facing our retail, restaurant, hospitality, and senior housing clients. This may mean delaying the project to accommodate the proper delivery of these items.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 27, 2023

The agency hopes the changes to permitted allocations through the Government’s Affordable Homes Programme 2021-26 will help to accelerate big estate renewal plans. Under the funds can be used for both new replacement homes, alongside new affordable homes.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Kimley-Horn, the national engineering, planning, and design consulting firm, today launched TREDLite EV, a cloud-based tool that helps organizations develop and optimize their EV charger deployment strategies based on the organization’s unique priorities. Kimley-Horn has planned, designed, or permitted more than 15,000 EV chargers nationwide.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 23, 2021

One East Los Angeles native-turned-landlord became frustrated with the struggle to create smart yet low-cost housing solutions and turned to accessory dwelling units as a solution. ADU construction can upwards of $350,000, but Navarro’s system totals up to less than $100,000, reports the Los Angeles Times.

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Wolgast Corporation

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

This information can help an owner plan for their business’ future. These include permits, insurance, taxes, supervision, equipment freight, taxes, etc. A term that simply means (for your building) planning for the future. Call us when you are ready to start planning, 800-WOLGAST.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JANUARY 12, 2015

Before building the sweet home of your choice, the owner and house builder needs to think quickly on some aspects. Budget : Estimating the budget is one of the tough tasks for the house owner. The house owner can go for construction loan from the bank or mortgage personal assets. He will draw the plan.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 28, 2022

The Desert Comfort net-zero energy home in the Arizona desert weathered its share of delays before construction even started, highlighting inefficiencies in building industry permitting and inspections processes—all exacerbated by the pandemic. Andrew Hunt. When the pandemic first hit in early 2020, Maricopa County, Ariz.—which

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Natural Building

APRIL 8, 2020

“Passive houses” meet a voluntary energy efficiency standard that drastically reduces the building’s carbon footprint and requires little energy to be heated and cooled. The two had been planning to construct a passive home for years and were waiting for city zoning code to comply.

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Constructonomics

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Read on for the four foundations of any successful house build; foundations you will need to have in place to take your dream home from concept to reality. Whatever kind of architectural style you prefer, you can replicate it (planning permission permitting) with your own property. Inspiration.

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CivilJungle

MAY 28, 2021

So, those with profound experience within the field generate detailed plans for a positive result. Building Permits. Also, Read: House Construction Cost Calculator Excel Sheet. Once you’ve got worked out on planning emphasis, it’s time to think about all other functional specifications for construction scheme.

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Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

It covers land acquisition costs, building materials, construction permits, labor, contingency and interest reserves, closing costs, and plans. Before approving your loan, the lender must review your projected budget estimates, detailed construction plans, and construction timelines to decide on your loan amount.

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HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Plan for Extra Permitting Hoops. Not surprisingly, construction in a landmark-status property takes the permitting process to an entirely new level. Prior to the usual municipality review and approval of construction plans, the project must already have sign-off from the appropriate landmark authority.

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 28, 2016

On July 13, 2016, the Vancouver City Council approved a Zero Emissions Building Plan that is among the most aggressive by any government with the stated purpose of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Since 2004, Vancouver required civic buildings be certified LEED Gold and the move to Passive House is dramatic.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 28, 2019

House Bill 1166 (passed) authorizes Howard County to impose, by law, such a fee. Each county (including Baltimore City) must prepare a recycling plan that addresses how the jurisdiction will achieve its mandatory recycling rate. Expanded Polystyrene Ban. Solid Waste Management.

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Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Though house prices have been steadily rising, the demand for residential and commercial property from both local and international investors continues to surge as well. Also, be ready to pay fees for building permits, insurance, upkeep of existing structures like fence lines and drainage systems, and maintenance of construction equipment.

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Wolgast Corporation

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

For those of you who are building for the first time (or the first time in a while) and don’t have a current construction team or in-house capabilities, you’d benefit most from Design-Build with its time savings and all-inclusive nature. Therefore, the bidding and selection process is much shorter in duration.

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Natural Building

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Nido (meaning “bird’s nest” in Italian) is a tiny cabin with a 100-square-foot floor plan to meet Finland’s zoning laws that do not require a building permit for houses with a floor plan between 96 and 128 square feet. He spent around $10,500, doing most of the construction work on his own.

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Natural Building

MAY 10, 2021

Each cabin provides a free service for the dozens of un-housed residents who live in the massive camp under a freeway overpass. The structures were placed on state right of way without a permit or without any safety inspections,” Caltrans spokeswoman Janis Mara wrote in an emailed statement. “The

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 3, 2013

In 2008, the City Department of Planning began the current process to rewrite the Zoning Code. Last month, the City Planning Commission approved a draft Code focusing on sustainability recommending adoption by the City Council. · Community-Managed Open Space is now a permitted use in most zoning districts.

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Although there have been efforts to get rid of single-family districts, they lack the teeth to address the plethora of obstacles to residential development on a scale that would affect housing prices. Local officials responded by making it more difficult for home builders to obtain construction permits. Affordability.

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Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

These zones continue to expand because of ongoing population growth and urban sprawl, driving significant housing development into environments in which fire can move readily from forests and grasslands into neighborhoods. 1 Why are people still building, and rebuilding in WUI zones? Primarily for affordability.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Duanne Render MFPRO+ Blog High-rise Construction Mixed-Use Apartments Office Buildings Designers Architects Reconstruction & Renovation Urban Planning “The pandemic is behind us.” Further financial assistance may be available through Tax Increment Finance for projects that meet specific criteria such as a minimum of 30% affordable housing.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 26, 2021

Only permitting new multifamily developments on single-family lots is the most recent move by Sacramento lawmakers meant to address the housing shortage, but it’s expected to make little impact. The legislation, SB 9, would allow up to four new housing units on a single-family lot in certain neighborhoods. Housing Markets.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 6, 2020

Floor Planner is a 2D online floor planning tool. Insights on Floor Planner 2D Floor Planner is the tool that makes you effectively design house floor plans. From that point onward, click the 'Start with a New Plan' button. And afterward you are prepared to begin designing your plan. Objects Panel 4.

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Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

WHAT IS A PERMIT-REQUIRED SPACE? Furthermore, a confined space isn’t always a permit-required space. Coordinate the procedure to workers with access to the confined space Annually review permit-required space operations, including identifying the employees that should be added or removed to the list of permitted users.

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Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

What is a Permit-Required Space? Furthermore, a confined space isn't always a permit-required space. A confined space is considered a permit-required space if it has the following attributes: A permit-required space houses hazardous materials that can harm an employee. What Are Entry Permits?

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Construction Lawyer

APRIL 4, 2014

According to an article in Architect , the magazine of the American Institute of Architects, a new service offered by Paperhouses will offer free plans for houses that should cost less than $300,000. These houses are designed by well-known architects and will offer better design than other designs typically available for purchase.

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