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CSI Masterformat 2010 Sample Cost Codes

Cassell Construction Estimating

Time marches on, and despite the familiarity and comfort zone of the old format, the new system is gradually replacing the familiar one. It’s no secret that without solid historical job cost reporting, companies fail to close the information loop critical to profitability and effective company management.

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President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

On January 9, 2014, the President announced the next step in those efforts by naming the first five “Promise Zones.” THE PROMISE ZONES INITIATIVE. The five Promise Zones announced are part of the 20 that will be announced over the next three years. so that each partner can work towards improvement and accountability.

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

Pro Builder

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 We built four homes in the configuration we did because we could do it in the existing zoning,” he added.

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UPDATE: Seven New Locations Added To President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

On January 9, 2014, the President announced the next step in those efforts by naming the first five “Promise Zones.” THE PROMISE ZONES INITIATIVE. The five Promise Zones announced are part of the 20 that will be announced over the next three years. so that each partner can work towards improvement and accountability.

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Phases of Commercial Real Estate Development

Construction Marketing

This includes analyzing factors such as zoning regulations, transportation access, and market demand. After acquiring the property, the developer must design and plan the project, considering factors such as building codes and zoning regulations, the intended use of the property, and the target market.

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The Science of Heavy Equipment Management – Part 2: The Sweet Spot

Viewpoint Construction Technology

As marginal costs begin to increase for a piece of equipment, it becomes less and less profitable to operate. But you should know when your equipment has entered the zone of increasing marginal costs – see figure 2. Figure 1 shows this behavior in rate of total cost by showing the sum of the owning and operating costs.

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South Miami Poised to Mandate Solar Panels

Green Building Law Update

The Commission concluded rooftop solar installations will benefit the local economy by supporting small businesses, creating well-paying jobs, and directing profits to local business owners; in spite of opposition that characterized the real beneficiaries as Wall Street lenders and Chinese solar panel manufacturers. The ordinance is here.

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