Tag: Navigating
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Navigating ADU permit requirements – CCR-Mag.com
If you’ve looked into building an ADU, you already know the paperwork can feel more confusing than the construction itself. Every city has its own rules, forms, timelines, and tiny details that seem easy to miss. One moment you know exactly what to do, then suddenly you’re wondering if you should’ve started this process at…
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Situational judgement: Navigating ethical decision-making
As a construction professional, do you always make the right choice when faced with a tricky situation? Get ready to test your ethical instincts. Recently, I sat an exam – probably the hardest one I’ve ever taken – designed to test my situational judgement. It involved 78 real-life scenarios, each presenting four possible ‘what to…
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Navigating Kitchen Renovation Costs in New York City
When it comes to kitchen size, it’s easy to assume that larger kitchens equate to higher renovation costs. While this is generally true, the equation is not as straightforward as it seems. It’s not just about the square footage; it’s about the components that fill the space as well as how different the new layout…
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Navigating UK Compliance for Overseas Property Investors
The United Kingdom remains one of the world’s most attractive destinations for overseas property investors. Its stable economy, transparent legal system, and strong demand for commercial and residential properties have long made it a magnet for global capital. Yet, beneath the appeal of long-term growth and security lies a complex web of regulations that every…
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From Resume to Algorithm: Navigating Digital Hiring
The days when a paper resume and a firm handshake were enough to secure a new job are quickly fading into memory. Today, the path to employment often runs straight through digital platforms, online applications, and algorithms that make snap decisions about who even gets seen by a human recruiter. For many job seekers, this…
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Complete Guide to Navigating Realtors as a Homebuyer – CCR-Mag.com
Home-buying does not involve only paperwork. It is the question of imagining your life in a new room, choosing money wisely and dreams, and by making sure that every single step will lead you to the correct place. Your realtor can either be the consistent hand that clears the way in this journey or the…
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Navigating Construction Staffing Challenges This Summer
Staffing construction projects can be challenging year-round, but summer poses additional difficulties. The heat isn’t the only factor that complicates staying on schedule and within budget — longer workdays and increased competition for labor can also be concerning. However, with adequate preparation and enhanced flexibility, you can establish a construction workforce that remains effective throughout…
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Navigating the impact of new Buy America requirements on FHWA projects
Michael Peloso and Dan McCrave-Bessette are associate director and director, respectively, at the Construction Advisory Services practice of J.S. Held, a global consulting firm based in Jericho, New York. Opinions are the authors’ own. The Federal Highway Administration has issued a final rule to implement the Build America, Buy America Act, which will impact transportation…
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Navigating Legal Challenges in the Construction Industry
The construction industry is known for its complexity, with various moving parts involved in each project. From workers to materials to regulatory requirements, managing it all can be challenging. One of the biggest hurdles construction companies face is the legal landscape. Legal issues can arise at any stage of a construction project and can cause…
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Navigating Legal Challenges in the Construction Industry
The construction industry is known for its complexity, with various moving parts involved in each project. From workers to materials to regulatory requirements, managing it all can be challenging. One of the biggest hurdles construction companies face is the legal landscape. Legal issues can arise at any stage of a construction project and can cause…