Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

The smallest residential spaces, which are gaining popularity, can often run up against local zoning and building codes.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Some might think it crazy that the federal government regulates dishwashers? This final rule establishes a new product class for standard residential dishwashers with a cycle time for the normal cycle of one hour or less from washing through drying. Congress enacted the first energy efficiency standard for dishwashers in 1987.

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Construction Law

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The Building Safety Regulator has confirmed that high-rise residential blocks will not always need to have a complete design in order to receive building control approval. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 10, 2023

Wates Residential is working on a joint venture with Havering Council on a £1.5bn programme to revamp 12 estates across the borough. Construction work has been paused on a major estate job in east London due to the new second staircase rule. “Both parties will continue to work together to establish the best way forward. ”

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 18, 2023

Doncaster based residential developer Empire Property Concepts Ltd went into administration owing suppliers and subcontractors more than £500,000. An update from administrator Opus Restructuring Llp has revealed the scale of debts left by the failure of the firm in April.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 4, 2023

“Kingspan Insulated Panels’ products manufactured in the UK remain in full compliance with relevant Building Regulations and supported by independent certification via FM Approvals. “Kingspan Insulated Panels are typically used in the external envelope and internal fit-out of a wide range of non-residential building types.”

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Green Building Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

To ease you back into the workday routine, I want to share a post I wrote for RegBlog , the blog of the University of Pennsylvania Program on Regulation, about regulating sharing economy companies like Uber, Lyft and Airbnb. You can read the whole post here.

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Green Building Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

To ease you back into the workday routine, I want to share a post I wrote for RegBlog , the blog of the University of Pennsylvania Program on Regulation, about regulating sharing economy companies like Uber, Lyft and Airbnb.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 8, 2017

and Boston destroyed large residential complex employing wood-frame construction this summer, officials from both municipalities are questioning the safety of wood-frame construction for large apartment complexes and urging the state for stricter regulations on the size of such building. After massive fires in Waltham, Mass.

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BD+C

JUNE 21, 2021

City staff has recommended delaying the regulations to speed up residential permits and reduce the growth of the permitting backlog. Vancouver, B.C., may delay net-zero construction requirements for a year due to concerns over building permit delays.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 21, 2023

“Our own results for 2022 were impacted by further provisions we have made to address the implications of responding to the BSA. ”

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BD+C

OCTOBER 9, 2014

-based Navigant Research projects that public- and private-sector efforts to lower the carbon footprint of new and renovated commercial and residential structures will boost the annual revenue generated by commercial and residential zero energy buildings (ZEBs) over the next 20 years by 122.5%, to $1.4

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Construction Marketing Ideas

APRIL 11, 2016

Should someone I know well (an 18-year-old) sign a legal waiver document before going to work on a residential renovation site? This morning, I observed a situation very close to home that caused my voice to rise in anger. Questions swirled: What is he doing that would require this sort of waiver?

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Green Industry Professionals

AUGUST 27, 2013

Katana Turf Herbicide has received registration with the State of California Department of Pesticide Regulation, allowing its use as a spot treatment on residential lawns.'

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Fieldwire

APRIL 18, 2022

Residential and commercial buildings produce about 40% of greenhouse gas emissions each year, and construction practices contribute to the general pollution rate. What Regulations Promote Sustainable Construction? The Department of Energy (DOE) established energy efficiency regulations for buildings. Schedule Demo.

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 12, 2020

The Maryland Department of the Environment will utilize a tiered approach for soil screening: Residential Soil Screening Concentration – 200 mg/kg. Effective July 1, 2020, Maryland has imposed new lead (Pb) soil screening standards. Commercial Soil Screening Concentration – 550 mg/kg. But these levels are very low.

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Pro Builder

JULY 19, 2022

housing market after years of COVID restrictions and travel regulations . A recent survey from the National Association of Realtors estimates that international buyers purchased a total of 98,600 residential properties last year, totaling $59 billion in real estate from April 2021 to March 2022.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

Health And Safety Professionals Develop and enforce safety protocols to minimize accidents and ensure compliance with regulations. Ensure indoor comfort and air quality in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Provide accurate cost assessments to guide budgeting and bidding processes.

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Pro Builder

MAY 27, 2020

Kevin Stitt signed into law an affordable housing bill that limits regulation on purely aesthetic building design that raises the cost of housing. The legislation will limit cities and counties from regulating purely aesthetic building design that would needlessly raise the cost of housing. In order to address that gap, Okla.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 7, 2020

Maryland has been described as having more pages of environmental statutes and regulations on a per capita basis than any other state. HB 619 Maryland law and regulations are today silent with regard to PFAS including PFOA. Nor does it in any other way prohibit or even regulate PFAS chemicals.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 7, 2020

Maryland has been described as having more pages of environmental statutes and regulations on a per capita basis than any other state. HB 619 Maryland law and regulations are today silent with regard to PFAS including PFOA. Nor does it in any other way prohibit or even regulate PFAS chemicals.

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Pro Builder

JULY 6, 2021

NAHB argued that residential construction should not be included under the standard because the nature of new-home building and remodeling makes them a much lower risk for virus transmission. Regulations. OSHA issued the ETS in June 2021 and announced that the new standard applies only to workers in health care settings.

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 1, 2021

The judge agreed with NAHB’s position that the plain language of the statute creating the PPP prevented SBA from applying eligibility regulations that sought to exclude NAHB members. Court Rules PPP Loans to Builders Can Be Forgiven. Fri, 10/01/2021 - 10:35. The victory in this case accomplishes two main goals.

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Construction Law Monitor

MARCH 2, 2011

Two years ago we wrote a blog post about 2009 House Bill 2224 , introduced in Olympia by Representative Simpson, and aimed to “eradicate barriers that prevent the voluntary installation of sprinkler systems in private residences by promoting education regarding the effectiveness of residential fire sprinklers.”

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 8, 2021

“It also extends the reach of our staff of experts, including top economists, tax specialists, attorneys and financial, regulatory and technical experts who specialize in understanding and addressing the effect of government rules and regulations on the housing industry.”. Read the full press release. .

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

As climate concerns and wellness design preferences usher in a new frontier of residential construction, ‘passive’ buildings are coming into play as efficient housing solutions.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 25, 2015

But a 2008 study by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory found that less than 27% of residential rooftops are suitable for hosting an on site photovoltaic system, after taking into consideration structural, shading, and ownership issues. Advances in solar technology have made photovoltaics a much sought after energy alternative.

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BD+C

AUGUST 18, 2017

Cool roofs are required on most new non-residential buildings in California, but the regulation may be worsening smog. Cool roofs combat the urban heat island effect by reflecting heat back into the atmosphere.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

As disgruntled tenants lobby for rent control in a high-cost housing market, new residential policies are making their way onto the ballot this November, Fortune reports.

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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 12, 2014

With nearly 128 million residential housing units existed in the U.S., The ICC 700 applies to the design and construction of the housing units, including the residential portions of buildings. The 2015 version of the ICC 700 National Green Building Standard will be the third iteration of this residential code.

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Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

What is often overlooked when designing a building is the impact of lighting on the health and wellness of the occupants, regardless of whether it is a commercial building or a residential structure. This 24-hour wellness lamp cycles through sunrise, daytime, sunset, 
and nighttime hues to regulate the body’s internal clock.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 2, 2022

California officials have enacted strict regulations on water usage as the state battles another devastating drought, but that doesn’t mean a slowdown in construction is underway, according to the Los Angeles Times. Thu, 06/02/2022 - 11:28.

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 19, 2020

The bird-friendly design standards that the Director adopts by regulation and that are equivalent to Pilot Credit #55. A possible fix might be a regulation promulgated by the Directors allowing approval by GBCI of “the currently applicable version of the LEED Bird collision deterrence credit.”.

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GCP Applied Technologies

APRIL 25, 2018

Here are issues to discuss with your project stakeholders to help get your global building project off the ground smoothly: What are the local building regulations? Although there are international building codes, there are often additional regulations that apply, depending on the region. Residential buildings. Design Advantage.

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Wolgast Corporation

JULY 24, 2023

Zoning – oftentimes, a property can be rezoned (trickier in a residential area) but having to rezone can add time and expense. Roadway access – this information will be necessary if you are creating a drive from a road that MDOT regulates.

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HardHatChat

APRIL 24, 2023

Like any CRE sector, the cannabis industry comes with its own set of nuances for planning and executing construction projects – particularly since it is relatively new and highly regulated.

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Natural Building

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

Cob has been used to build residential houses in England and France for hundreds of years, but because of its weaker thermal and structural properties, usually fails to satisfy modern construction regulations.

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