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Environmental Regulations in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know

Levelset

Environmental laws provide the backbone for permitting and reporting requirements on construction projects, while a wide variety of state and municipal laws impose even stricter rules. In construction, environmental regulations generally focus on stormwater, waste disposal, hazardous waste handling, and air quality.

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Permitted Development Rules and Regulations: All You Need to Know

Constructonomics

Many of you may or may not be aware of the recent changes to UK permitted development rules which came into force on May 30 th 2013 and will remain in place until May 30 th 2016. What is ‘Permitted Development’? How does this affect me? Single storey rear extensions must not exceed the 4M height limit. Any other Advice?

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5 Key Considerations When Constructing Agricultural Steel Buildings

Construction Marketing

In the construction industry, wood is probably one of the most popular materials used. And since steel material offers versatility, you can easily modify the building’s design and layout in the future as your needs change. It’s also essential to note that construction costs aren’t limited to materials and labor alone.

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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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SEC Regulation: What to Expect & How to Prepare for Climate Rules

Stok

Larger companies with material value chain emissions (Scope 3) must also disclose these emissions as they are phased in over time. The proposed rule aligns with GHG Protocol guidance and permits the use of actual data as well as of estimations for emissions calculations, and also builds in a safe harbor for disclosure of Scope 3 emissions.

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Building Bigger to Benefit from Economies of Scale

Wolgast Corporation

The overall price tag may be more, but a bigger building will get better value per square foot than a littler building, based on similar material selection. These include permits, insurance, taxes, supervision, equipment freight, taxes, etc. This information can help an owner plan for their business’ future.

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How to Estimate Construction Costs   

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Plus, “as many as 86% of projects are found to exceed their initial estimate, each construction project costing an average 28% more than anticipated.” Blown budgets result from many reasons, from poor communication and missing data to scope creep to external factors like material price increases. Does location matter?