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Affordable housing initiative drives surge in residential unit permits in New York City

BD+C

New York officials credit a first-quarter surge in residential unit permits in the first quarter to a property tax-break program for developers. Along with a strong economy, the Affordable New York initiative helped triple New York City’s residential permits compared with the same period in 2016.

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Bird Friendly Building now the Law in Howard County

Green Building Law Update

Howard County, Maryland has become the first jurisdiction in the state and one of few places in the country to pass a mandatory “bird-friendly design” law for new construction of privately owned buildings. The County Department of Inspections, Licenses and Permits statistics indicate it would apply to less than 1% of permits issued each year.

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The New, Slow Reality of Renovations

Pro Builder

The New, Slow Reality of Renovations. When New York City permitted residential home construction in their first reopening phase, workers picked up where they left off on renovations, but it would not be the same jobsite welcoming them back. cbroderick. Mon, 07/06/2020 - 09:21.

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#68:? Energy Code Compliance

NH Construction Law

As with RSA 155-D, the 2009 IECC -- the version currently in effect in New Hampshire -- has different rules for residential and commercial buildings. ” Upon repeal of RSA 155-D, New Hampshire has no such statute. .” ” Upon repeal of RSA 155-D, New Hampshire has no such statute. Section 103.1

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Hastings is Adopting a Unique Green Building Code

Green Building Law Update

The Code will apply to all residential and commercial projects that require a building permit.

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When office-to-residential conversion works

BD+C

When office-to-residential conversion works 0 qpurcell Wed, 06/28/2023 - 13:29 Office Buildings The cost and design challenges involved with office-to-residential conversions can be daunting; designers need to devise creative uses to fully utilize the space.

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Designing worship spaces for “Zoom” congregations

Construction Specifier

The fellowship hall designed for the Holy Trinity Baptist Church in Brooklyn, New York, will feature a large liquid crystal display (LCD) monitor that will allow for service transmission to guests outside the sanctuary. by Nithya Caleb. Photos courtesy Body Lawson Associates. Case study.

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