Sep 08, 2023
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Around 2020, homeowners started to get serious about accessory dwelling units.Some efforts, for example in Los Angeles under the direction of the city’s chief design officer, Christopher Hawthorne, it created a program that allows architects to submit plans for pre-approval to cut down the weeks-long permitting process to as a little as a day; potential […]
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Aug 24, 2023
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From the Earth’s deepest pool to the tallest outdoor one, there are multiple record holders on this list Here’s a question: Are the coolest pools the ones that offer the best respite on days when you feel that you’re about to overheat, or the ones that make the best use of creative and […]
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Aug 17, 2023
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Here are the top projects focused on products such as semiconductors, EV batteries, food, cars and consumer goods. A rendering shows plans for two Intel processor factories in Licking County, Ohio. Courtesy of Intel Spending in the manufacturing sector has ballooned since the CHIPS Act was signed into law last August. Projects underway include […]
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Aug 10, 2023
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Putting together a winning bid proposal, or even a competitive one, takes knowledge and skill. It’s a bit more complicated than just putting some numbers together and hoping for the best. Good bid preparation requires a lot of time and effort and involves everything from reading and fully understanding the plans and specifications to accurately […]
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Jul 26, 2023
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The team will select the site of the future stadium, reported to cost $2 billion, by late September, team owner John Sherman wrote in an open letter. The Royals are weighing a new venue downtown and one across the Missouri River. Brief: A potential new home for the Kansas City Royals moved a step further […]
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Jul 26, 2023
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A bullet train project aiming to connect the two cities took a big step forward. Travelers in the Los Angeles area may soon be able to reach Sin City a whole lot faster. Brightline West, a company that plans to connect Las Vegas and Los Angeles with high-speed train service, recently made progress to turn […]
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Jul 20, 2023
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Contemporary finishes, bright hues, and nontraditional shapes are all in the forecast. Kitchens are more than just a space to prepare and enjoy meals. They’re also a place to work, play, and entertain, so it makes sense that kitchen islands are at the top of many homeowners’ wishlists. The stylish and functional element can easily […]
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Jul 13, 2023
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A wildlife crossing overpass in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Susan Vineyard/iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty Images Brief: With about 200 people killed each year in wildlife-vehicle collisions, the Federal Highway Administration has launched the $350 million Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program to reduce the hazard, it said in a press release Tuesday. The five years of dedicated […]
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Jul 06, 2023
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It squats on the Las Vegas skyline like an enormous spaceship, black and mysterious – until night falls, when it will glow like the Earth from space. The MSG Sphere won’t open to the public for almost three more months, when U2 christens the entertainment venue with a series of concerts. But anticipation is growing. […]
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Jun 22, 2023
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Divergence from the original plans on construction projects is unavoidable. But that doesn’t have to lead to a dispute. Disputes over change orders don’t have to end up in court. Contractors often must balance the demands of owners, government agencies and general contractors, all while trying to make a profit. But the construction […]
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