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Chicago, IL - June 27, 2023 - After a distinguished career with the Chicago Building Department, Ed Doherty has announced his retirement, effective July 1st, 2023. Following his departure, Doherty will be joining Phase 1 Consulting, a leading advisory firm in the construction and development industry.
Construction projects are complex and demanding, with a multitude of moving parts that must work together in order to achieve success. Unfortunately, one common obstacle that can derail a project is a stop work violation. This occurs when work on the project is halted due to a violation of safety or regulatory requirements. These violations can be costly, both in terms of time and money, so it is essential to take steps to avoid them. In this blog post, we will explore some strategies for avoiding stop work violations on construction projects.
Today, we decided to ask AI how to obtain a building permit at the city of Chicago. The response was overly generalized as there is a much involved depending on the type of permit or complexities of the project. So here we go!
To obtain a building permit in the City of Chicago, you'll need to follow these steps:
Overall, 2022 was a an exceptional year for multi-residential developers with 533,200 units starting construction. According to the the US Census Bureau, this is a 15.4% increase over 2021. Greystar was one of the few multi-residential developers to actually show a decrease in units overall,
Amongst the failings include President Erdogan who personally oversaw an amnesty program that forgave poor construction practices. All of this has lead to a monumental disaster that has taken a massive toll on human lives. There are reasons for building codes and building code enforcement and it is not just about generating revenue, it is for the safety of our citizens.
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"The Kenwood high-rise apartment building that caught fire Wednesday afternoon, leaving one person dead and multiple people injured and displaced has had a history of unaddressed safety violations.
Energy efficient building code updates are often done with the best intentions but how do we know if the changes are actually helping?
Some good news to report on the Chicago construction scene as the stop work order issued in August for the Sears at Six Corners redevelopment project was completely lifted last month, clearing the way for work on the fifth-floor addition to start up again. This looks like an amazing project and it is great to see Chicago redevelopments take place.
Ryan Companies partnered with Phase 1 to complete a distribution center that serves 70 Whole Foods stores with room for future expansion.
