- Posted On: February 03,2015
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Real estate values plummeted and construction projects ground to a halt during the recession. The dream of owning a bigger home or expanding a business location was moved off the priority list for many Americans. In some cases, the realization ...
- Posted On: January 13,2015
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Whether it’s a new office building, shopping mall, restaurant or medical facility – the local governing body and many others have an interest in keeping a watchful eye over construction practices of commercial properties. To make sure that things are ...
- Posted On: January 06,2015
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From state to state, every community and its citizens have their own set of basic needs and desires. They expect the world around them to be a certain way, especially when it comes to safety practices and the way that ...
- Posted On: December 19,2014
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Every community has structures of importance – pieces of architecture that help to tell the story of how the town or city came to be. For some, it’s as small as a commemorative railroad fastening nail that pieced together a ...
- Posted On: December 12,2014
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Building investors in Las Vegas got hit hard during the recession. Many projects were put on hold as some investors went bankrupt. That was then; this is now. Las Vegas is seeing such an uptick in construction that Clark County ...
- Posted On: November 18,2014
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Anyone working in an IT department for a governmental body can attest to lean budgets that keep spending on new technology to a minimum. However, a small investment in mobile software can bring vast improvements that actually save money while ...
- Posted On: November 07,2014
- Posted By: Susan Campbell
The south Napa earthquake that hit the community in the early hours of August 24 only lasted a moment, but its effects are being felt to this day. With losses in the $400 million-plus range, the recovery efforts will go ...
- Posted On: October 28,2014
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The inspection checklist property owners dread is long and full of roadblocks that can be intimidating. They aren’t set up to be a hassle, but to keep the people in and around the structure safe at all times. What most ...
- Posted On: September 26,2014
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College towns are almost always packed with rental houses that students call home during their tenure at the local university. Some landlords are better than others, which mean a percentage of these homes are going to be in worse shape ...
- Posted On: September 23,2014
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Just about every community with a rich history has an abundance of buildings that add context to the past. These structures, while offering a glimpse into long-gone eras, also present a risk to the community when they aren’t properly cared ...