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The Most Green Building Friendly Zoning Code in the Nation - Baltimore?

Green Building Law Update

Baltimore City is poised to adopt a new zoning code that is among the most ''green building friendly'' land use ordinances in the country. A green building friendly zoning ordinance is significant when so many local codes including land use ordinances across the country stand in the way of sustainability efforts.

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How the Pandemic Will Shape the Future of Off-Site Residential Construction

Pro Builder

How the Pandemic Will Shape the Future of Off-Site Residential Construction. The COVID-19 pandemic turned residential construction on its head, as contractors navigated the onslaught of supply chain upheavals, operational restrictions, a volatile economy, and an erratic housing market. . Wed, 05/12/2021 - 06:00. Janet Stephenson.

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Comfort Systems Road Map: A Plug-and-Play Residential Duct System

Pro Builder

Comfort Systems Road Map: A Plug-and-Play Residential Duct System. Today, PEX is the predominant plumbing system in new residential construction. . Lab testing and modeling confirmed that most homes up to 4,200 square feet in climate zones 3–5 could be adequately conditioned with 3-inch-diameter smooth ductwork. Eric Werling.

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More than half of Houston properties at high or moderate risk of flooding are not in FEMA flood zone

BD+C

More than half of residential and commercial properties in Houston that are at high or moderate risk of flooding are not included in the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA), according to CoreLogic.

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Why zoning is fundamental to construction planning

Lets Build

What is zoning. Zoning relates to government regulations that guide what can and cannot be built on any property. For any construction project, you can refer to the local, municipal or city zoning map to determine what zoning classification your construction site belongs to. Why zoning matters to construction.

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Business Report: Garden State Growth Zones Aim to Lift New Jersey’s Cities

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

It places extra emphasis on spurring development and private-sector job growth in new Garden State Growth Zones (GSGZ) identified in the legislation as the four lowest median family income cities in the state: Camden, Trenton, Passaic and Paterson. The new law builds on Christie’s commitment to revitalizing New Jersey’s cities. Christie said.

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Revealing the Past: The Importance of Property Surveys

Wolgast Corporation

Zoning – oftentimes, a property can be rezoned (trickier in a residential area) but having to rezone can add time and expense. Easements – if there are any property easements from the utility company or other entities that could potentially cause a problem with your using it the way you intended.

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