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New York is making rat infestation an issue for construction site managers across the city

Archinect

Among other measures, it will require applicants for certain construction work permits in the city to certify that a licensed exterminator was retained to effectively treat the premises for rodent extermination. The new requirement only applies to job sites in “designated rat mitigation zones” and will take effect in April.

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When Do Homeowners Need a Permit for an Addition?

Architecture Ideas

You’re probably quite eager to move forward with your home construction project. With all the time and effort you’re pouring into this renovation, don’t get caught without the most important thing — a home addition permit. . Why Do I Need a Permit? Permits are a way to enforce zoning laws and building regulations.

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Under Construction: Slabtown Savier (images)

Next Portland

I hope to return to more frequent updates to this site, although I cannot make any commitments. Construction is underway on Slabtown Savier, a two-building development in NW Portland’s emerging Slabtown neighborhood. The site was most recently used as surface parking. The Con-way Master Plan wass approved in 2012.

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This Suburban Australian Home Isn’t Afraid of a Little (More Like a Lot) of Plywood

Dwell

The surrounding dwellings often cover up to 75 percent of their site area, filling the flat and sandy lots with two-car garages, theaters, primary suites, and al fresco dining areas. Beyond its site, it is from this economic context that Vasse House suggests an alternative.

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Metro Reports: Pop Blocks, SW Park Apartments, 9330 SE Harold, and more

Next Portland

A permit is under review for an 11-story affordable housing development at 2059 SW Park Ave. The building, designed by Tahran Architecture & Planning, will use modular construction. Stormwater will be disposed through drywells , located either in the parking lot, or the landscape area in middle of the site.

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These $83K Australian Prefabs Are Built to Withstand Bushfires

Dwell

Across his 30-plus years of experience in construction, he saw the industry beset by problems like material and labor shortages, construction delays, and rising building costs—not to mention the large amounts of waste and high carbon emissions associated with traditional construction. It’s also in a bushfire zone.

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Metro Reports: Welby, Northbound 30 Collaborative, 4611 N Minnesota, and more

Next Portland

Next Portland covers the highlights of the Early Assistance applications, Land Use Reviews and Building Permits processed each week. A project at 2315 SE 12th Ave has been submitted for a Type II Design Review: Construction of a new 6-plex. The code allows buildings up to 250-feet at this site. No on-site parking.

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