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Zoning Laws Stop Wind

Green Building Law Update

The application of zoning laws, many of which date to the 1920s are bringing alternative energy projects to a halt in 2014. In a recent New York case, the Town of Allegany issued a special use permit to a landowner on July 11, 2011, allowing it to construct a wind farm. Historic zoning laws need to be brought into the contemporary era.

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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

Do I Need a Permit for a Pool House? Assure the style of your house into the application but model your pool home to stick out and itself item. Cute Pool House Design I like this best cute house plan, and it contains a big shower room, interior food preparation , a free zone, and some stock for pool workers.

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3D-Printed Homes Aren't the Future—They're the Now

Pro Builder

SQ4D’s home has yet to be printed, but its model home in Long Island received more than 100 showings, reports CNBC. The city of Austin, one of the fastest growing metropolitan markets in the country, has already embraced the concept of 3D-printed homes, so the zoning and permitting process was relatively easy, O’Dell said. “We

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Construction Cost Estimating Blog: Permits & Building Codes for.

Construction Cost Estimating

Permits & Building Codes for Construction. Most state and local jurisdictions prefer to accept the model building codes maintained by the International Code Council (ICC). Building Codes, Construction Standards, Building Permit Information & Links. Online Permit Resources. Permit Place. US Census Permits Index.

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The programmatic evolution of the lobby

BD+C

This was later in the year after the summer slowdown, as many organizations issued return policies and tested or incorporated more long-term hybrid and distributed models. A new furniture grouping alone will not encourage that level of engagement. Furthermore, most lobby seating groups are planned to only provide for a momentary touch down.

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Why Hiring a Non-Local Commercial Construction Contractor is Crazy…Like a Fox

HardHatChat

So make sure you ask your construction firm about the subs on your job because using local subs usually means the following: The pricing model your GC used is accurate for the region. You’ll have an easier time with local jurisdictional construction and permit approvals. You’re pumping money back into the community.

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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

Green Building Law Update

Senate Bill 546 (passed) makes changes to nutrient management plan compliance, enforcement, and reporting; concentrated animal feeding operation permitting and fees; and water quality monitoring in tributaries located on the lower Eastern Shore. Wetlands Permits and Licenses. Stormwater and Flood Management. Surface Mining.

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