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The Oregon legislature has repealed a ban on construction of new critical facilities in tsunami inundation zones. An Oregon State University professor and an earthquake geologist argued that building in a tsunami zone is a foolhardy strategy with the potential for waves to reach seven stories in height The action now allows fire stations, police stations, and schools to be built where tidal waves caused by offshore earthquakes could strike the coast. . MORE
Americans Agree On Strict Building Codes for Fire, Flood Zones. Another 57% support the idea of making building in risky zones completely illegal and more than half agreed those living in dangerous areas should be paid to relocate. MORE
have loosened zoning restrictions in recent years. Driven by New Urbanism, more than two dozen communities in the U.S. Cities are opting to use form-based codes, a concept less concerned with the use of buildings and more with their appearance and the way they relate to each other. read more. Regulations Codes and Standards MORE
The IRS has extended a critical deadline for investments in Qualified Opportunity Zones until the end of the year, hoping to entice investors who have largely sat on their money during the global pandemic. MORE
Seismic zones in Indian subcontinent is divided into four seismic zones (II, III, IV, and V) based on scientific inputs relating to seismicity, Earthquake Engineering earthquakes Seismic MORE
Announced in last year’s State of the Union Address, the Promise Zone Initiative is part of the President’s plan to create a better bargain for the middle-class by partnering with local communities and businesses to create jobs, increase economic security, expand educational opportunities, increase access to quality, affordable housing and improve public safety. On January 9, 2014, the President announced the next step in those efforts by naming the first five “Promise Zones.” MORE
recently approved the “Residential Infill Project” (RIP) , a package of amendments to the city’s zoning code that legalizes up to four homes on nearly any residential lot and sharply limits building sizes The city council in Portland, Ore., MORE
The Overland Park City Council said it won't authorize the necessary rezoning unless the developer redesigns proposed traffic improvements MORE
The American Road and Transportation Builders Association has produced a video that shows contractors how to prevent the spread of infectious diseases such as Covid-19 in work zones. The 7-minute video acknowledges that a work-zone is not a “high-risk” area for the spread of infectious diseases MORE
With housing affordability reaching crisis proportions in many cities, local officials are implementing new zoning regulations to catalyze more home construction. Land-use rules that include density restrictions, and even some that influence aesthetics and design, restrict development. It has been estimated that 20% of the variation in housing growth from one area to another can be attributed to density regulations MORE
The application of zoning laws, many of which date to the 1920s are bringing alternative energy projects to a halt in 2014. Most zoning laws, including those in New York, do not provide for or otherwise recognize an equitable doctrine that would allow for the tolling of the time period of zoning approvals. Such is a bar to large and expensive projects that require special zoning approvals, as many alternative energy projects do. MORE
Sand Zone Classification: IS Sieve. Zone 1. Zone 2. Zone 3. Zone 4. Sand Zone Classification-. It divides the sand in four zones i.e. from Zone I to Zone IV. Zone I– Sand being very coarse and Zone 4 sand is very fine. MORE
The new federal qualified opportunity zone (QOZ) tax credits are expected to unleash up to $6 trillion in capital investment in more than 8,700 economically distressed areas in the U.S. Read: Opportunity Zones: Window Of Opportunity at BusinessFacilities.com. MORE
Read: Goodyear, AZ: Foreign Trade Zones Benefit International Businesses at BusinessFacilities.com. Arizona Automotive Featured Logistics & Distribution Manufacturing Ports & Free Trade Zones Taxes & Incentives Business Incentives corporate expansion Foreign Trade Zones free-trade zone Goodyear Economic Development Site Selection Sponsored Content MORE
Police in Greendale, Wisconsin posted this photo to remind drivers to be alert and drive carefully through construction zones. The incident happened Monday afternoon when the car somehow managed to get entangled with road work. How it happened is still unclear MORE
The map highlights infrastructure and transportation improvements that can create greater access to the distressed areas, making them more attractive to investors MORE
Just as with any planning technique, comparison of the potential benefits of Qualified Opportunity Zones to other tax deferral or elimination strategies remains crucial. Read: Understanding Opportunity Zone Guidelines at BusinessFacilities.com. MORE
In a study recently published by the Associated General Contractors, work zones and those occupying them see an astounding amount of accidents. Not all of us have teenagers to worry about behind the wheel, but every single person who gets behind a wheel of a car this summer is almost guaranteed to drive through a work zone while traveling from point A to B. The post No More Overlooking Work Zone Accidents appeared first on FDRsafety MORE
The county's new zoning allows for higher density residential construction along six transit corridors MORE
Officials says more traffic and road work and distracted driving are to blame for the increase in fatalities MORE
Boston has become the first major city in the country that will incorporate Obama-era, federal anti-discrimination rules into the process of reviewing major new apartment and condo projects MORE
In the field of seismology, seismic zones are, areas divided based on the frequency and intensity of expected earthquake. Indian subcontinent comprises of four seismic zones those are- II, III, IV and V. These zones are categorized based on scientific research related to seismicity and earthquake occurrence in the past years. They brought out a total of three versions of seismic zones; a six zone map in 1962, a seven zone map in 1966 and a five zone map in 1970/1984. MORE
Sacramento on Brink of Reversing Residential Zoning. Sacramento is close to approving one of the country’s first plans to end single-family residential zoning, which permits only one home on a property. city to eliminate single-family home only zoning. Zoning. Zoning MORE
To make construction sites safer this winter, here is a list of safety tips that will lower risks and threats: Planning and hazard assessment Before the winter season arrives, an article in OHSCanada suggests doing a hazard assessment involving management, clients, contractors, and workers. MORE
Introduced in 2018 with an expiring benefit already in 2019, Opportunity Zones (OZs) will continue to commandeer more and more cocktail hour discussions in the real estate world through the end of this year and beyond. With myriad takes (from Bisnow to the IRS ) tackling the particulars of the program, you may be wondering: where does sustainability fit into Opportunity Zones? Opportunity Zones for Developers. Opportunity Zones for City Officials & Municipalities. MORE
Construction work brought to a halt as air quality plummets; damage to infrastructure and property could top $150 billion MORE
Read: First-of-its-Kind 5G Zone To Foster Innovation In Indiana at BusinessFacilities.com. The new 5G hub will invite businesses, researchers, and universities to develop next-generation solutions in Indianapolis. MORE
In a hugely important judicial decision advancing onsite renewable energy, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania has found ground mounted solar photovoltaics to be an “accessory use” permitted as of right in all zoning districts. While the benefits, environmental and otherwise, of onsite renewable energy abound, installations of solar panels and small wind turbines are increasingly meeting challenges from zoning regulations. MORE
Learn how Opportunity Zones are becoming prime investment opportunities for capital gains and how new IRS guidelines will impact on your plans for a QOZ near you. Read: LiveXchange Webinar: Panel Discussion – Opportunity Zones 2.0 MORE
Just as that little water pipe on the outside wall of a home can easily freeze when the temperature drops below zero, then it’s no surprise that the same can be said for similar pipework in construction zones – the only difference being that they’re larger pipes, more vital and the consequences can be more serious. This can be particularly true in hazardous zones, such as Zones 1 and 2 (relating to gas) and 21 and 22 (relating to dust). MORE
Last week, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) unveiled a first-of-its-kind work zone vehicle designed to advance safety for roadway maintenance crews. Now, CDOT's Autonomous Impact Protection Vehicle (AIPV) increases work zone safety by removing the driver from a truck that is actually designed to be hit Crash cushion trucks are customarily positioned behind road construction crews in order to protect workers from the traveling public. MORE
Thirty-nine percent of highway contractors reported that motor vehicles had crashed into their construction work zones during the past year, according to the results of a new highway work zone study conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America. MORE
Construction work can be dangerous in normal situations, but a jobsite in a disaster zone, whether natural or manmade, has its own inherent risks for crew and equipment. Specific procedures are often required, and the crew likely has specialized training. There are also regulations to follow for the operations and handling of hazardous materials. MORE
Read: TexAmericas Center Designated A Federal Opportunity Zone at BusinessFacilities.com. Business Clusters/Corridors Corporate Real Estate Daily News Featured Public-Private Partnerships Taxes & Incentives Texas Bowie County Business Incentives Corporate Real Estate (CRE) Economic Development federal opportunity zone Hooks Site Selection Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 TexAmericas Center Texarkana MORE
New York State Adds NYU Incubators As START-UP NY Development Zones appeared first on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Mid Atlantic Workforce Training/Skilled Workforce Blog-Sept-2014 Brooklyn Incubators New York City Economic Development Corporation NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering START-UP NY Tax-Free Zones Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. MORE
A long time fellow Revit traveler reached out to me via Revit Lifeline last night asking about zoning clearance ideas. They also want them to prove it doesn't extend into a zone that leans back into the site. I used the floor's offset parameter to move it up above the surface by the zoning height required. Clearance Code Dynamo Floors Profile Property Boundary Railing Revit Rules Shape Editing Site Techniques Tips Toposurface Tricks Zoning MORE
Baltimore City is poised to adopt a new zoning code that is among the most ''green building friendly'' land use ordinances in the country. A green building friendly zoning ordinance is significant when so many local codes including land use ordinances across the country stand in the way of sustainability efforts. The Baltimore City Zoning Code was last comprehensively updated in 1971. · Green roofs are encouraged in Commercial and Industrial zoning districts. MORE
THE SNAP ZONE VALVE is a four-wire thermo-electrically operated on/off zone valve designed for heating and cooling systems. read more. Hydronics Systems Plumbing MORE
The Las Vegas Raiders’ future home is complete, although the team’s inaugural season will be played in front of 65,000 empty seats MORE
Zoning Related Topics 
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 8, 2020
Learn how Opportunity Zones are becoming prime investment opportunities for capital gains and how new IRS guidelines will impact on your plans for a QOZ near you. Read: LiveXchange Webinar: Panel Discussion – Opportunity Zones 2.0
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 7, 2019
The new federal qualified opportunity zone (QOZ) tax credits are expected to unleash up to $6 trillion in capital investment in more than 8,700 economically distressed areas in the U.S. Read: Opportunity Zones: Window Of Opportunity at BusinessFacilities.com.
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Business Facilities
OCTOBER 7, 2019
Just as with any planning technique, comparison of the potential benefits of Qualified Opportunity Zones to other tax deferral or elimination strategies remains crucial. Read: Understanding Opportunity Zone Guidelines at BusinessFacilities.com.
Business Facilities
AUGUST 10, 2020
The IRS has extended a critical deadline for investments in Qualified Opportunity Zones until the end of the year, hoping to entice investors who have largely sat on their money during the global pandemic.
The Constructor
DECEMBER 21, 2019
Seismic zones in Indian subcontinent is divided into four seismic zones (II, III, IV, and V) based on scientific inputs relating to seismicity, Earthquake Engineering earthquakes Seismic
Construction Dive
AUGUST 5, 2020
The Las Vegas Raiders’ future home is complete, although the team’s inaugural season will be played in front of 65,000 empty seats
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Green Building Law Update
APRIL 22, 2014
The application of zoning laws, many of which date to the 1920s are bringing alternative energy projects to a halt in 2014. Most zoning laws, including those in New York, do not provide for or otherwise recognize an equitable doctrine that would allow for the tolling of the time period of zoning approvals. Such is a bar to large and expensive projects that require special zoning approvals, as many alternative energy projects do.
FDR Safety
MAY 30, 2019
In a study recently published by the Associated General Contractors, work zones and those occupying them see an astounding amount of accidents. Not all of us have teenagers to worry about behind the wheel, but every single person who gets behind a wheel of a car this summer is almost guaranteed to drive through a work zone while traveling from point A to B. The post No More Overlooking Work Zone Accidents appeared first on FDRsafety
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 4, 2019
The county's new zoning allows for higher density residential construction along six transit corridors
Construction Equipment
JUNE 5, 2018
Police in Greendale, Wisconsin posted this photo to remind drivers to be alert and drive carefully through construction zones. The incident happened Monday afternoon when the car somehow managed to get entangled with road work. How it happened is still unclear
Business Facilities
MAY 31, 2018
Read: TexAmericas Center Designated A Federal Opportunity Zone at BusinessFacilities.com. Business Clusters/Corridors Corporate Real Estate Daily News Featured Public-Private Partnerships Taxes & Incentives Texas Bowie County Business Incentives Corporate Real Estate (CRE) Economic Development federal opportunity zone Hooks Site Selection Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 TexAmericas Center Texarkana
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Construction Cost Estimating
DECEMBER 31, 2019
In the field of seismology, seismic zones are, areas divided based on the frequency and intensity of expected earthquake. Indian subcontinent comprises of four seismic zones those are- II, III, IV and V. These zones are categorized based on scientific research related to seismicity and earthquake occurrence in the past years. They brought out a total of three versions of seismic zones; a six zone map in 1962, a seven zone map in 1966 and a five zone map in 1970/1984.
Revit OpEd
NOVEMBER 23, 2019
A long time fellow Revit traveler reached out to me via Revit Lifeline last night asking about zoning clearance ideas. They also want them to prove it doesn't extend into a zone that leans back into the site. I used the floor's offset parameter to move it up above the surface by the zoning height required. Clearance Code Dynamo Floors Profile Property Boundary Railing Revit Rules Shape Editing Site Techniques Tips Toposurface Tricks Zoning
Business Facilities
APRIL 20, 2018
Read: Goodyear, AZ: Foreign Trade Zones Benefit International Businesses at BusinessFacilities.com. Arizona Automotive Featured Logistics & Distribution Manufacturing Ports & Free Trade Zones Taxes & Incentives Business Incentives corporate expansion Foreign Trade Zones free-trade zone Goodyear Economic Development Site Selection Sponsored Content
CivilJungle
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
Sand Zone Classification: IS Sieve. Zone 1. Zone 2. Zone 3. Zone 4. Sand Zone Classification-. It divides the sand in four zones i.e. from Zone I to Zone IV. Zone I– Sand being very coarse and Zone 4 sand is very fine.
Construction Equipment
MAY 12, 2020
The American Road and Transportation Builders Association has produced a video that shows contractors how to prevent the spread of infectious diseases such as Covid-19 in work zones. The 7-minute video acknowledges that a work-zone is not a “high-risk” area for the spread of infectious diseases
Construction Equipment
MAY 25, 2016
Thirty-nine percent of highway contractors reported that motor vehicles had crashed into their construction work zones during the past year, according to the results of a new highway work zone study conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Construction Business Owner
JUNE 12, 2017
Construction work can be dangerous in normal situations, but a jobsite in a disaster zone, whether natural or manmade, has its own inherent risks for crew and equipment. Specific procedures are often required, and the crew likely has specialized training. There are also regulations to follow for the operations and handling of hazardous materials.
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 10, 2019
To make construction sites safer this winter, here is a list of safety tips that will lower risks and threats: Planning and hazard assessment Before the winter season arrives, an article in OHSCanada suggests doing a hazard assessment involving management, clients, contractors, and workers.
Construction Dive
APRIL 15, 2018
Officials says more traffic and road work and distracted driving are to blame for the increase in fatalities
Business Facilities
AUGUST 22, 2019
Read: First-of-its-Kind 5G Zone To Foster Innovation In Indiana at BusinessFacilities.com. The new 5G hub will invite businesses, researchers, and universities to develop next-generation solutions in Indianapolis.
Green Building Law Update
OCTOBER 25, 2013
In a hugely important judicial decision advancing onsite renewable energy, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania has found ground mounted solar photovoltaics to be an “accessory use” permitted as of right in all zoning districts. While the benefits, environmental and otherwise, of onsite renewable energy abound, installations of solar panels and small wind turbines are increasingly meeting challenges from zoning regulations.
BD+C
AUGUST 24, 2020
recently approved the “Residential Infill Project” (RIP) , a package of amendments to the city’s zoning code that legalizes up to four homes on nearly any residential lot and sharply limits building sizes The city council in Portland, Ore.,
Stok
MARCH 28, 2019
Introduced in 2018 with an expiring benefit already in 2019, Opportunity Zones (OZs) will continue to commandeer more and more cocktail hour discussions in the real estate world through the end of this year and beyond. With myriad takes (from Bisnow to the IRS ) tackling the particulars of the program, you may be wondering: where does sustainability fit into Opportunity Zones? Opportunity Zones for Developers. Opportunity Zones for City Officials & Municipalities.
Construction Dive
JANUARY 13, 2020
The map highlights infrastructure and transportation improvements that can create greater access to the distressed areas, making them more attractive to investors
Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
Americans Agree On Strict Building Codes for Fire, Flood Zones. Another 57% support the idea of making building in risky zones completely illegal and more than half agreed those living in dangerous areas should be paid to relocate.
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 21, 2020
Boston has become the first major city in the country that will incorporate Obama-era, federal anti-discrimination rules into the process of reviewing major new apartment and condo projects
Contractor Magazine
OCTOBER 9, 2012
THE SNAP ZONE VALVE is a four-wire thermo-electrically operated on/off zone valve designed for heating and cooling systems. read more. Hydronics Systems Plumbing
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 25, 2014
New York State Adds NYU Incubators As START-UP NY Development Zones appeared first on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Mid Atlantic Workforce Training/Skilled Workforce Blog-Sept-2014 Brooklyn Incubators New York City Economic Development Corporation NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering START-UP NY Tax-Free Zones Business Facilities (BF) Magazine.
BD+C
AUGUST 27, 2019
The Oregon legislature has repealed a ban on construction of new critical facilities in tsunami inundation zones. An Oregon State University professor and an earthquake geologist argued that building in a tsunami zone is a foolhardy strategy with the potential for waves to reach seven stories in height The action now allows fire stations, police stations, and schools to be built where tidal waves caused by offshore earthquakes could strike the coast. .
Green Building Law Update
NOVEMBER 3, 2013
Baltimore City is poised to adopt a new zoning code that is among the most ''green building friendly'' land use ordinances in the country. A green building friendly zoning ordinance is significant when so many local codes including land use ordinances across the country stand in the way of sustainability efforts. The Baltimore City Zoning Code was last comprehensively updated in 1971. · Green roofs are encouraged in Commercial and Industrial zoning districts.
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
Construction work brought to a halt as air quality plummets; damage to infrastructure and property could top $150 billion
BD+C
AUGUST 21, 2014
have loosened zoning restrictions in recent years. Driven by New Urbanism, more than two dozen communities in the U.S. Cities are opting to use form-based codes, a concept less concerned with the use of buildings and more with their appearance and the way they relate to each other. read more. Regulations Codes and Standards
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JANUARY 9, 2014
Announced in last year’s State of the Union Address, the Promise Zone Initiative is part of the President’s plan to create a better bargain for the middle-class by partnering with local communities and businesses to create jobs, increase economic security, expand educational opportunities, increase access to quality, affordable housing and improve public safety. On January 9, 2014, the President announced the next step in those efforts by naming the first five “Promise Zones.”
Constructonomics
DECEMBER 23, 2013
Just as that little water pipe on the outside wall of a home can easily freeze when the temperature drops below zero, then it’s no surprise that the same can be said for similar pipework in construction zones – the only difference being that they’re larger pipes, more vital and the consequences can be more serious. This can be particularly true in hazardous zones, such as Zones 1 and 2 (relating to gas) and 21 and 22 (relating to dust).
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 21, 2017
Last week, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) unveiled a first-of-its-kind work zone vehicle designed to advance safety for roadway maintenance crews. Now, CDOT's Autonomous Impact Protection Vehicle (AIPV) increases work zone safety by removing the driver from a truck that is actually designed to be hit Crash cushion trucks are customarily positioned behind road construction crews in order to protect workers from the traveling public.
Construction Dive
MAY 11, 2018
The Overland Park City Council said it won't authorize the necessary rezoning unless the developer redesigns proposed traffic improvements
The Constructor
AUGUST 13, 2016
How the seismic zone factors are formulated in IS 1893 part-1? Where can I get explanation about it? Read More at Explanation of IS 1893 –
BD+C
AUGUST 9, 2019
With housing affordability reaching crisis proportions in many cities, local officials are implementing new zoning regulations to catalyze more home construction. Land-use rules that include density restrictions, and even some that influence aesthetics and design, restrict development. It has been estimated that 20% of the variation in housing growth from one area to another can be attributed to density regulations
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