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Forestry is an important industry for us in our region. Learn more about the great work of the Canadian Wood Council and their contribution to our economy

🚀 Exciting Development Prospects in St. Lucie County for 2024! 🏗️ As we step into the new year, the spotlight shines on significant projects poised to shape the landscape of St. Lucie County. Here are five major developments to keep an eye on: - Buc-ee's: The potential arrival of Buc-ee's promises high-paying jobs and iconic offerings, pending its formal proposal submission and subsequent review by the Development Review Committee. - Boardwalk on the Inlet: A massive proposal featuring hotels, restaurants, an event center, and more, with developer Sandy Woods leading the vision. The lengthy approval process lies ahead, with a potential exemption needed from height restrictions. - King's Landing: A $155 million multi-use project, including hotels, shops, and condos, set to transform downtown Fort Pierce. Construction is underway but will progress gradually, slated for completion in several years. - Treasure Coast Brightline Station: The anticipation peaks as Brightline gears up to select the location for its new Treasure Coast station. Multiple proposals have been submitted, and the construction is projected to begin in 2026. - Oak Ridge Ranches: A massive housing development project with thousands of homes and commercial spaces, crossing hurdles in the approval process. Further steps remain before construction kicks off, impacting Port St. Lucie's growth and infrastructure. Stay tuned for these developments that could redefine the county's landscape and drive economic growth! My team and I at SVN Commercial Partners are highly active in Land Development in South Florida, especially in St. Lucie County where there is a surplus of excitement around its future. Please reach out to me to discuss at brandon.bollig@svn.com #StLucieCountyDevelopment #EconomicGrowth #CommunityTransformation

So which Councils did not make it for the initial deadline? I have projects in several where the highest Class of registration is CLASS 1. Ashford, Dover, Ealing, Maidstone, Merton, RBKC, ... others have 1 person in a higher class but rarely for a higher-risk building. How is your local council doing? Will they make it for the extension? From my perspective, they are either silent or hoping for the best from the email exchanges I had with them. What is your perspective? #construction #buildingcontrol #buildingsafetyact

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Teamwork makes the dream work. 🤝 The Woodbridge - Perth Amboy Redevelopment Plan, adopted this past May by both municipalities, represents a collaborative effort between the City Of Perth Amboy and the Township Of Woodbridge to proactively prepare for the vacancy of the Buckeye terminal site by establishing a cohesive and realistic set of zoning parameters to enable #environmentalremediation and enhance this gateway to the City. 🚢 The Plan calls for significant upgrades to various infrastructural elements such as the separation of the combined sewer outfall within the Redevelopment Area, the provision of new public streetscape amenities, and the creation of a new #waterfrontpark, an area previously inaccessible to the public. ⛵ Topology's William Kurzenberger & Graham Petto, P.P., AICP worked with #Woodbridge planning professionals to draft the Plan, and to ensure that appropriate measures were taken to enhance the appearance of the site, ensure sustainable building practices, and protect the City center from burdensome truck traffic. 🚛 #PerthAmboyNJ #PerthAmboy #WoodbridgeNJ #industrialredevelopment #publicpark #njredevelopment #njdevelopment #njplanners #njplanningfirm

Our MV Properties Principal, Keegan McNamara, attended the Building Industry Association of San Diego (BIA) Meet The Builders event at the Coaster Room / Belmont Park last week. As an active member of the association, Keegan said it was great to hear from some of the titans of San Diego's building industry. The discussion covered the many challenges of building in different jurisdictions. The consensus was it's difficult everywhere, yet the good news is the City of San Diego got relatively high marks due to the zoning changes they've made over the last several years. #BuildingIndustry #SanDiego #BIA #MeetTheBuilders #ConstructionChallenges #ZoningChanges #UrbanDevelopment #CityPlanning #CommunityBuilding #SanDiegoBuilders #IndustryInsights 

🏗️ Exciting Update! 🏗️ After 4 years of perseverance, we're thrilled to announce progress on our site in West Drayton, the journey wasn't without its twists and turns. Navigating through two applications and an appeal, we thought we had our result. However, new regulations threw us for a loop. Buildings over 18m now require a secondary means of escape. The government's flip-flopping and confusing guidance left us in limbo. But fear not, clarity has emerged! In a recent letter, the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) clarified that existing guidance applies if building work has started or progressed sufficiently before September 30, 2026. From October 1, 2026, new applications must adhere to the updated regulations. We decided not to gamble. Planning for a second staircase was a proactive move. Plus, we revamped our car parking to add an extra flat at ground level, bringing our total to 33 units. Hillingdon Council gave us the green light within the statutory period. Cheers to progress and foresight! 🌟 📞 020 7148 2222 📧 land@lineahomes.co.uk #WestDrayton #BuildingRegulations #ProgressInProgress #PropertyDevelopment #Planning #PlanningPermission #Property #RealEstateInvesting #PropertyInvestment #ResidentialDevelopment #CommercialDevelopment #MixedUseDevelopment Oskar Dzielak, Ellie Fowler, Mark Westcott, Neil Marshall, Peter Griffiths, Pierre Saunal, Sean Godfrey MRICS

Public college grads are key to expanding long term care in Ontario. From building long-term care homes to staffing them, college grads meet vital workforce needs. #DYK - nearly 70,000 people from public colleges have taken jobs in construction-related roles over the past decade. With over 100,000 construction workers are set to retire in the next 10 years. Public colleges are training the skilled workforce needed to bridge this talent gap. #cdnpse #onpse #onpoli Natalia Kusendova-Bashta, MPP David Piccini Will Bouma

Very useful visual guide to understanding the Labour aspirations for 'grey-belt' land. Summix

HAVE YOUR SAY ON: A draft Deed of Amendment and Assignment for 8 Maitland Place, Norwest – Voluntary Planning Agreement: The draft amendments propose linking the completion of a new local road (Maitland Place to Spurway Drive) to the completion of the residential component of the development, or within 3 months of the upgrade of Spurway Drive (whichever occurs first). https://lnkd.in/gDyKKzWv The Planning Proposal, draft Development Control Plan amendments and draft Voluntary Planning Agreement for 7-15 Columbia Way, Norwest: This proposal seeks to facilitate 5 commercial buildings (5-15 storeys) at 7-15 Columbia Way, Norwest. To achieve this, The Hills Local Environmental Plan 2019 will be amended to increase floor space ratio from 1:1 to 2.36:1 and the building height from RL 116m to 155.85m. https://lnkd.in/gH6wzjJh