Washington, DC issues permit for preliminary hyperloop work
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 25, 2018
The permit, which lacks details, was issued to the Boring Company, owned by Elon Musk, just weeks after Baltimore issued a similar permit.
National Parks Service Gives DC Sign-off to Demolish RFK Stadium
ENR Construction
MAY 7, 2024
Washington, D.C.’s Kennedy Memorial Stadium is set to be demolished, pending the expected issuance of a permit to proceed. s 63-year-old Robert F.
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Maryland is First State to Legislate Permitted Use of PFAS
Green Building Law Update
APRIL 19, 2020
actually 3 separate bills) expressly permitting PFAS (. There is an express ‘get out of jail free’ provision for Baltimore-Washington International Airport (but not for other civilian or military airports, because they did not know to ask to be exempted?) It passed legislation (. perfluoroalkyl chemicals)?!
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Microsoft HQ permits exceed $169M in past year
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 1, 2018
Renovation at the technology giant's Redmond, Washington, campus done thus far is part of a major expansion it plans to begin before the end of the year.
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Planned Northeast Corridor Hyperloop Gets First Tunnel Construction Permit
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 25, 2017
Construction of transportation guru Elon Musk’s planned New York-to-Washington hyperloop transit system could get its start in Maryland, following the state’s Oct. 19 grant of a conditional utility permit to build a 10.3-mile mile tunnel near Baltimore, but Musk’s construction firm, The Boring Co.,
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Preparing Independent Government Estimates – IGEs , IGCEs
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
The overall amount of the Government’s estimate shall not be disclosed except as permitted by agency regulations.” GAO, Cost Estimating and Assessment Guide Best Practices for Developing and Managing Capital Program Costs, GAO-09-3SP (Washington, D.C.: ” Preparing an Owner’s Estimate.
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Award of Merit K-12 Education and Award of Merit Excellence in Sustainability: John Lewis Elementary School
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 16, 2022
The effort to create Washington, DC’s first Net Zero Energy school was a lesson in perseverance, as the project team faced COVID-related material shortages and absenteeism, and permitting delays that shrank the original nearly two-year-long baseline schedule to just sixteen months.
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Lake Washington STEM school combines modular and site-built construction to meet ambitious schedule
BD+C
JUNE 10, 2013
When the Lake Washington School District outside Seattle needed a new high school built on an ambitious permitting and construction schedule of seven months, modular construction proved to be an ideal solution. Conventional construction just wasn’t an option,” said Allan Long, Sr. Body Image: read more.
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51 Washington State Contractors - Time To Get 2014 Resale Certificate
Contractor Bookkeeping
FEBRUARY 10, 2014
Contractors Should Use Reseller Permits When Buying Items For Resale. Construction Companies - In Washington State contractors selling material (as part of your service) is a taxable event. Some Permits - May be automatically issued or renewed. Where Does Your Client Live - Washington State is destination based.
Construction Employment Stalls as Industry Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.5%
Construction Superintendent Magazine
MAY 21, 2022
Association leaders urged officials in Washington to address both short- and long-term worker shortages with expanded permits for foreign-born workers and support for career training and education to enable more workers to acquire the skills for high-paying construction careers.
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Builders Turn to ADUs to Fast Track Affordable Housing
Pro Builder
MAY 26, 2022
ADUs and DADUs can be customized to any home site and, in many areas, are legally permitted on properties occupied by existing homes. Pacific Northwest-based Johnston Architects has addressed the concept with its Twisp Cabin, which was originally designed as a vacation cabin located in the Methow Valley of Washington State.
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Washington State Contractors - Time To Get 2013 Resale Certificate
Contractor Bookkeeping
DECEMBER 1, 2012
Contractors Should Use Reseller Permits When Buying Items For Resale. Construction Companies - In Washington State contractors selling material (as part of your service) is a taxable event. Some Permits - May be automatically issued or renewed. Where Does Your Client Live - Washington State is destination based.
Resale Certificates For Washington State Construction Contractors
Contractor Bookkeeping
NOVEMBER 8, 2012
For Help With Washington State Department Of Revenue Forms, Back Tax Issues Or For Help With Any Other Washington State Tax Issue Contact me: Sharie@FastEasyAccounting.com By Phone 206-361-3950. Washington State can be a bit tricky and you either need to know the rules or work with someone who does.
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48 Hyperloop Speedbump
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 17, 2018
Last October, the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) granted Elon Musk a conditional utility permit that would allow Musk's Boring Company to begin work on Musk's proposed high-speed Hyperloop system beneath the Baltimore-Washington Parkway.
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Hanford Vit Plant Progress Continues on ‘Balance of Facilities’
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 15, 2018
The Washington State Dept. of Ecology granted permits needed for the Vit Plant's plan to turn waste into vitrified glass and finish building an Effluent Management Facility.
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Location Focus: Washington – Scenic Vistas And Soaring Industry Side By Side
Business Facilities
JULY 28, 2014
Washington dodged a huge bullet at the end of 2013 when it persuaded Boeing (with nearly $8 billion in tax credits) to renew its commitment to the keep manufacturing in the state. We cannot overstate what this meant for aerospace and the state of Washington,” Gov. The parts are moved by barge to the Mt. Photo: seattle.gov.).
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Washington Incentives and Workforce Development Guide
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MARCH 9, 2016
For a list of Washington economic development agencies that can help with the site selection process, visit our Online Site Seekers’ Guide. Export Voucher Program: The Washington State Department of Commerce’s Export Voucher program, funded in part by the U.S. See [link] for guidelines. W Fund: The W Fund, an $18.5
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Rare Earth Metal Theft by Catalytic Converter
Green Building Law Update
FEBRUARY 21, 2021
EPA generally does not permit the installation of used catalytic converters , so it is clear they are being stolen for recycling of the rare earth metals. because the gasoline engine does not run fulltime so the metals in the pollution control device last longer, but also because it is easy to separate from the vehicle.
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177 D.C.’s first distillery-eatery taps into a growing trend
BD+C
NOVEMBER 20, 2016
Last August, District Distilling, Washington D.C.’s A 2014 law change now permits local distilleries to pour spirits they make onsite. s first combination distillery-kitchen-bar, opened with much fanfare inside a 19 th Century row house along historic 14 th Street.
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Regulatory – Job Order Contacting Statutes and Guidelines
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 3, 2018
AB 1431 – Permits Job Order Contracting for K-12 Districts. Washington. Washington State Legislature RCW 39.10.440. California. AB-14 Public contracts: job order contracting. 2003-2004). Authorizes job order contract to all K-12 school districts, that have entered into project labor agreements, for public works over $25,000.
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100 Construction Legislation Now Pending in Washington
Construction Law Monitor
FEBRUARY 10, 2011
The new legislative session has begun in Washington, and a number of bills affecting the construction industry have been introduced. House Bill 1806 (Concerning construction and industrial storm water general permits). This act sets out specific criteria for monitoring compliance under industrial storm water general permits.
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44 LEED "Pledge" to Replace LEED Bond
Green Building Law Update
NOVEMBER 3, 2011
The Washington Business Journal reported on October 31 that legislation will be introduced in Washington D.C. For design professionals and contractors working in Washington D.C., One of the very first green building legal conundrums may be resolved. Green Building Act of 2006. Government.
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120 Keystone Pipeline Spiked
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 9, 2015
President Obama announced on Friday that his administration will not issue construction permits for the Keystone XL pipeline connecting Canadian oil producers with Gulf Coast refiners. Watch The Washington Post video report below. Obama said approval of the pipeline would be detrimental to efforts to curb greenhouse gases.
Pittsburgh is Booming Despite High Lumber Costs and Labor Shortage
Pro Builder
JULY 8, 2021
The number of building permits issued for new home construction in the six-county area around Pittsburgh jumped 37% through May of this year, according to a report by Tall Timber Group, a Ross Township-based construction industry consulting firm. Lynn Foltz, a Washington County developer and builder. “It
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Commercial Construction Industry Trends: The “Highs” and “Lows” that Shaped 2019
HardHatChat
DECEMBER 3, 2019
And with recreational marijuana now legal in 11 states and Washington D.C. – We’ve also translated our experience in working with restaurant and retail brands on national rollouts to new partnerships with major cannabis players who are expanding in multiple markets simultaneously. .
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King County Mandates its Green Building be the Greenest, with a Twist
Green Building Law Update
DECEMBER 14, 2013
All King County, Washington government construction and major renovations must strive to achieve the top national green construction rating under Ordinance 2013-0324 unanimously approved last week by the Metropolitan King County Council. Green building laws generally follow one of three regulatory schemes.
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120 Marijuana Regulation at Work: Your Responsibilities
Safety Services Company
JULY 15, 2019
With 8 states that have approved the use of recreational marijuana and 18 states permitting the use of medical marijuana, it’s critical for companies operating in these areas to understand their legal responsibilities and how to deal with cannabis use at worksites. Washington. Washington D.C. California. Massachusetts.
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Around The Web: Housing Bubble On The Rise Again?
Construction Law Monitor
MARCH 28, 2012
Just last week CNN reported very good numbers for building permits nation wide. According to the article, new home building permits are up from month to month and a large amount from this time last year. There is also an increase in the number of new apartment / condo permits that are being requested nationwide.
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Minnesota Couple is Building a Straw Bale House
Natural Building
APRIL 8, 2020
Working with their architects and city planners, they eventually applied for a cluster development permit. Katie went to Washington state to attend a seminar and home build with Andrew Morrison, a leading national expert on the subject.
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52 Maryland Appellate Court Upholds Local Government Pesticide Ban
Green Building Law Update
MAY 5, 2019
Listed” permitted pesticides are defined to mean only pesticides that are recommended by the National Organic Standards Board or designated as “minimum risk pesticides” under FIFRA. It is widely accepted that a local government attempting to ban a legal substance is wrong. Complete Lawn Care, Inc., et al , may or may not be good law, (.
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120 LEAN OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting for Sustainable Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Minor New Construction
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 21, 2018
The primary advantage of JOC has historically been is the flexibility permitted in ordered quantities and delivery scheduling. A public agency can place orders with one or more contractors when the actual need appears and received on-demand services from a vetted service provider. The Advantages of JOC. Matchette, R.
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Construction of New Homes Rebounds in November
Green Home Design Architect
DECEMBER 23, 2009
New building permits rise more than expected -- a hopeful sign for industry WASHINGTON - Associated Press, 12/16/09 - Construction of new homes, helped by better weather, rebounded in November following a setback in the previous month.
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City of Rockville Implementing the IgCC
Green Building Law Update
JANUARY 31, 2016
Prior to building permit, the applicant must provide the information required in IgCC Appendix A (project electives), an energy report, a waste management report, an indoor air quality management plan and commissioning plan, each demonstrating compliance with the IgCC. or the National Green Building Standard (ICC 700-2012).
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Promoting Electric Vehicles as Environmental Policy or Corporate Welfare
Green Building Law Update
APRIL 11, 2015
In addition to federal government incentives, a total of 37 states and Washington, D.C. have created incentives for plug-in electric vehicles.
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120 When Being A Licensed Contractor Is Just Not Enough!
Contractor Bookkeeping
SEPTEMBER 25, 2013
If you are doing construction work in Washington State You can start here https://fortress.wa.gov/lni/bbip/Search.aspx - mobile app is coming. In Washington State you can do it through The Department of Labor And Industries. Washington State Licenses [link]. When a being a licensed contractor is just not enough!
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49 Meetings Called to Discuss Crane Training Requirements
Safety Services Company
MARCH 27, 2013
Washington, D.C. OSHA will permit two observers from each organization, but only one observer if that organization also has a participant in a meeting. The Department of Labor is located at 200 Constitution Ave., Due to limited space, only one individual per organization may participate in a meeting.
QR Codes Unlocking Secrets of NYC Building Permits | ENR.
ENR Construction
AUGUST 16, 2012
Washington Observer. QR Codes Unlocking Secrets of NYC Building Permits. New York City building permits are sprouting up with QR codes that instantly unlock vast amounts of project information. It is now nearing the issuance of its 200,000th building permit with a QR code. Safety & Health. Project Delivery.
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Unlicensed Contractors Cannot Sue For Payment And May Lose Even More
Contractor Bookkeeping
JULY 21, 2012
Washington State Department of Labor And Industries has a fraud hotline [link] and encourages everyone to participate. Labor And Industries has staff who read ads for construction work in Washington State and when they find unlicensed contractors the investigate them and if found not in compliance it gets real expensive real fast.
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Send in the Drones
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
SEPTEMBER 11, 2013
The Feds envision handing out drone permits to energy companies, news organizations, filmmakers and researchers, among others. [We''re We''re tempted to pause here and consider the ramifications of giving Rupert Murdoch a drone permit, but let''s not go there.]. ” The Washington, D.C.-based within five years.
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Maryland Enacts New Environmental Laws in 2020
Green Building Law Update
APRIL 7, 2020
This bill purports to prohibit, beginning October 1, 2021, the use of “Class B fire-fighting foam” that contains “PFAS chemicals” for testing purposes, with specified exceptions, or training purposes , that is, nonfluorinated foam is to be used for training, but of import the bill continues to permit PFAS in Maryland when in anything other than fire-fighting (..)
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Maryland Enacts New Environmental Laws in 2020
Green Building Law Update
APRIL 7, 2020
This bill purports to prohibit, beginning October 1, 2021, the use of “Class B fire-fighting foam” that contains “PFAS chemicals” for testing purposes, with specified exceptions, or training purposes , that is, nonfluorinated foam is to be used for training, but of import the bill continues to permit PFAS in Maryland when in anything other than fire-fighting (..)
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156 June 26 or Bust
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MAY 19, 2016
The Port Authority of NY and NJ, which operates one of the nation’s busiest ports, is working non-stop to complete a project to raise the Bayonne Bridge to a height that will permit Post-Panamax vessels to travel under it. Gulf Coast more than two weeks faster than they would going east through the Suez Canal.
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BUSINESS REPORT: Stafford County – Where Connectivity And Opportunity Intersect
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MARCH 28, 2014
Located just 25 miles south of the Washington Beltway, Stafford County is between two of the fastest growing MSA’s in the Mid-Atlantic region, Baltimore/Washington and Richmond. The University of Maryland University College and the University of Mary Washington have established locations in the county.
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Industry Focus: Global Aerospace Production Soars To New Heights
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 3, 2014
The Port of Everett is located in Snohomish County, which is at the heart of the Washington Aerospace Manufacturing Community, the world’s largest and most robust aerospace cluster. In 2014, aviation-related commodities made up over $43 billion of exports through Washington. The parts are moved by barge to the Mt.
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