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Miami Beach’s New Green Building Tax

Green Building Law Update

Some years ago an ordinance enacted by the City of Miami Beach received accolades across the globe when it protected endangered sea turtles that nest on the beaches of Miami Beach, by “restricting artificial lighting and other activities that disorient turtle hatchlings, causing them to crawl toward land rather than toward the ocean.”.

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Seawall Snafu Latest Hit to A1A Flood-Mitigation Project

ENR Construction

A $30-million Miami Beach flood-mitigation project along state Road A1A is facing further delays due to permitting issues with its roughly 1-mile-long seawall.

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Specialty Construction Award of Merit: Panorama Tower

ENR Construction

Miami’s Panorama stands 868 ft tall, the maximum height permitted by the Federal Aviation Administration.

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Coastal Construction Relies on Impact- and Wind-Resistant Composite Roofing

Pro Builder

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. You can sleep easier at night if you’re installing composite shake and slate roofing shingles that resist high winds.

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The programmatic evolution of the lobby

BD+C

The reinvention of these pinch points for a more meaningful indoor/outdoor connection is driving the creation of intriguing prototypes that provide open-air amenity spaces, weather permitting, as welcoming zones for users that are great for buildings with little or no rooftop space nor access to green space. 1111 Brickell, Miami, Fla.

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Construction Cost Estimating Blog: CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM.

Construction Cost Estimating

The Miami-Dade County Department of Small Business Development and Turner Construction Company recently hosted graduation ceremonies for 56 people from 45 companies who participated in the annual Turner School of Construction Management Training Course. would you know if miami dade college offers it Reply Delete Add comment Load more.

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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona

Business Facilities

Larger than Miami and Atlanta, Mesa is home to major operations for companies such as Apple, Boeing, Bridgestone, FUJIFILM, Mitsubishi, and Infineon. When you are ready to invest, Peoria will provide a dedicated, in-house team for quick and consistent plan review, permitting and inspection. MESA: STRATEGIC LOCATION FOR TECH COMPANIES.

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