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3 Secrets to Successful Landmark-Status Building Construction Projects

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Plan for Extra Permitting Hoops. Not surprisingly, construction in a landmark-status property takes the permitting process to an entirely new level. A great example of this is a retail space Englewood refurbished at Chicago’s famed Palmer House Hilton. Here are three key takeaways from our experiences over the years: 1.

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Nevada Stops Subsidizing Net Metering

Green Building Law Update

Net metering is permitted, usually by state law for solar, wind, and in some instances for biomass, micro combined heat and power, and fuel cells. But the retail rate is at an actual loss to the monopoly utility. Net metering programs that exist today are a regressive income redistribution in support of a greater political goal.

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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

Green Building Law Update

Although foam coffee cups and plates are often referred to as “Styrofoam®,” that terminology is incorrect. In Maryland, state law does not address carryout bags provided by retail establishments. Wetlands Permits and Licenses. Stormwater and Flood Management.

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6 Phases of the Construction Process

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In the construction phase: Permits are applied for and received. This phase refers to the transitioning of responsibility for the property and its facilities over to its owners. Pre-Construction Stage. Next is the construction phase. The project and its sub-projects are bid-out. Materials purchases are made from vendors (Procurement).

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All About Tendering | What Is Tendering | What Is a Tender in Construction | Tendering Meaning in Construction

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The tendering process advances ambitious retail. Because every work permits more desirable architect companies to tenders on it and the choice depends on both variety and cost, every applicant creates each attempt and excess more possibility to cut price and improve the class. Clients may take to hold on for their spare time.

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What the LEED Pilot for Wood Is and What It Is Not

Green Building Law Update

If one is tempted to gloss over the reference in that press release to “building materials” note that a senior policy making staffer at USGBC has been quoted describing this as a pilot for “responsible sourcing of all materials that go into a building such as concrete, steel, copper and other materials.” Again the U.S.

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What the LEED Pilot for Wood Is and What It Is Not

Green Building Law Update

If one is tempted to gloss over the reference in that press release to “building materials” note that a senior policy making staffer at USGBC has been quoted describing this as a pilot for “responsible sourcing of all materials that go into a building such as concrete, steel, copper and other materials.” Again the U.S.

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