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Miami-Dade’s New Locally Headquartered Business Preference for A&E Contracts

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On May 7, 2024, significant changes were made to the procurement landscape for Architectural and Engineering (A&E) firms in Miami-Dade County. The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners approved Ordinance No. 24-47, which...more

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The Three G’s: Geology, Groundwater, and Geometry in Origin & Cause Analyses

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Geotechnical practitioners are often focused on the “Three G’s”—namely geology, groundwater, and geometry. The interconnectedness of the Three G’s is responsible for fundamental aspects of the Earth’s composition and...more

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New Morrow County Engineering Facility Will Have Huge Impact

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Thanks to a partnership among the Morrow County Development Authority, the Board of Morrow County Commissioners, and the Morrow County Engineer, the county will get a new engineering facility that will reduce costs, increase...more

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2022 Legislature Responds to Champlain Towers South Tragedy

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On May 26, 2022 — nearly a year after the partial collapse of Champlain Towers South—Florida enacted new legislation to address safety concerns for condominiums and cooperative buildings with the passage of Senate Bill 4-D....more

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New York State Legislature Considering Bill That Would Allow Licensed Architects or Engineers to Issue Building Permits

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Due to delays resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as other factors, many municipalities across Long Island are experiencing significant backlogs of processing building permit applications. ...more

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Expanded Façade Inspection Requirements

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Effective February 20, 2020, the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) expanded the requirements of its Façade Inspection and Safety Program (FISP), known previously as Local Law 11. Cooperative and Condominium Boards...more

Robinson+Cole Construction Law Zone

NYC Amends its Façade Inspection and Safety Program to Push Building Owners into Action

In the wake of the tragic death of architect Tishman in December 2020 who was killed by falling debris from a brick tower in Midtown, the New York Department of Buildings (DOB) amended its rules governing exterior wall...more

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Building bridges – Hong Kong construction professionals gain easier access to mainland market

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Structural engineers, building surveyors, planners, architects, and other construction professionals working in Hong Kong should find it easier to work in mainland China following changes to a key agreement signed on 21...more

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[Event] Right of Way & Legal Strategies for Successful Project Delivery - March 8th, San Francisco, CA

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Nossaman LLP and Bender Rosenthal, Inc. invite you to this complimentary afternoon seminar that will provide insight on current right of way issues affecting public agencies and utilities. Our panels of leading industry...more

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[Event] Nossaman's 2017 Southern California Eminent Domain Seminar - March 2nd, Los Angeles, CA

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Nossaman LLP invites you to join us for our 2017 Southern California Eminent Domain Seminar, "Right of Way & Legal Strategies for Successful Project Delivery." This complimentary afternoon seminar will provide insight on...more

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