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Los Angeles City and County CIOs are turning to AI to overcome budget cuts, staff shortages, and long permitting delays. Archistar AI PreCheck (formerly eCheck) is used by architects and plan reviewers in Los Angeles and Malibu after the Eaton and Palisades fires. It...
Australia’s housing market has been under increasing pressure over the past few years. Soaring property prices and a shortage of available housing have made it increasingly difficult for Australians to find affordable housing. The Australian government is always...
Florida is the “Sunshine State”, but its location and elevation—averaging only 30m above sea level—mean flooding and hurricane damage are common. Perhaps because of this, it also has some of the strictest building codes in the US. So, even if you have experience with...
California is the most populous state in the US. It experiences devastating wildfires frequently, while also having several Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Areas (ESHA). This can result in more complex regulations and public consultation requirements when it comes...
What Are the Requirements for Building a Townhouse or Duplex on My Land? Considering the idea of building a townhouse or duplex on your property? Before you start, there are certain guidelines you need to know first. You’re reading this because you’re thinking...
This guide aims to demystify the concept of bushfire zones, and highlight the steps you can take to figure out if your property falls within one.
Being in a flood zone doesn’t prevent any development, but it does require you to know the implications in terms of safety, insurance, and your bottom line.
It is possible to set yourself apart as a real estate agent by not being a generalist. These are our picks for niche real estate markets agents can specialise in.
For many property developers, modular and prefabricated construction isn’t a new concept. Find out about this building technique and how to get started with them. The construction industry these days is abuzz with the idea of modular construction. But what is it...
How to Adopt Sustainable And Greener Building Practices Cities around the world have made commitments to decarbonise their building practices. Learn how you can practice more sustainable property development. A growing number of cities have given different levels of...
What is Cross Ventilation (And How Does It Impact Building Designs?) Ensuring adequate ventilation in a building is a must for project developers. And there’s one approach that allows you to leverage natural cooling. How do you cool buildings in areas that experience...
Decontaminating and remediating brownfield sites is critical to developing the land again. But what is the most common brownfield contaminant?
But how can brownfield sites be regenerated? There are a variety of steps involved so that developers can also mitigate the risk of developing property on such land.
Brownfield sites may be contaminated by chemicals or other hazardous matter. So, how do you clean up a brownfield development site to minimise the impact on the local environment and residents?
Brownfield sites have been previously developed for industrial and commercial use. What’s involved in brownfield site remediation, closure, and redevelopment?
Greenfield sites are typically further from the city, so why do developers prefer greenfield sites to brownfield sites? Before choosing a site for development, you definitely want to read this.
Redeveloping brownfield land may seem like a cumbersome process, but there are many reasons why brownfield sites are good and why developing on them is important.
To choose the ideal spot, you need to know what makes a good brownfield development site, what to look for and why brownfield sites make for successful development sites.
It’s essential to know what makes a good greenfield development site. Here are a few factors which may influence how you choose the ideal greenfield development site.
Infill sites are ripe with opportunity because of their location, but what is an infill development site, and how do developers and communities benefit from building on them?
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