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ICC 700 Residential Green Certifications Will More Than Double in 2014

Green Building Law Update

As the residential green code is on the cusp of eclipsing 30,000 certifications, more than a dozen governments across the country are evaluating adopting mandates or incentives tied to ICC 700. In 2007, National Association of Home Builders and the International Code Council partnered to establish this residential green building code.

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Affordable housing initiative drives surge in residential unit permits in New York City

BD+C

New York officials credit a first-quarter surge in residential unit permits in the first quarter to a property tax-break program for developers. Along with a strong economy, the Affordable New York initiative helped triple New York City’s residential permits compared with the same period in 2016.

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May Housing Starts Highest Since 2007 - Up 20.3% Y2Y

Construction Equipment

Department of Housing and Urban Development jointly announced the following new residential construction statistics for May 2018: Building Permits. Census Bureau and the U.S. Privately-owned housing units authorized by building permits in May were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,301,000. percent (±1.4 percent (±1.3

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Supply chain owed £3.8m after collapse of London builder

Construction Enquirer

The firm was founded in 2007 by two ex-employees of Bovis Lend Lease – Barry O’Sullivan and Dennis Bernard who left the business three years ago. MEC specialised in small to medium projects within the M25 across heritage, residential, commercial, healthcare and schools sectors with revenue peaking at around £23m before covid.

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Sweco buys Ball & Berry to ramp up building control offer

Construction Enquirer

Established in 2007 and with six offices in England, Ball & Berry provides Approved Inspector services to commercial, residential, education, healthcare, hospitality, industrial and leisure sectors. The acquisition also strengthen Sweco’s competencies in all sectors and extends its geographical presence in England. last year.

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Housing Market’s Contribution to GDP Highest in 13 Years

Pro Builder

This is the highest number since the third quarter of 2007. The first is through residential fixed investment (RFI). It includes construction of new single-family and multifamily structures, residential remodeling, production of manufactured homes and brokers’ fees. rate while housing’s share of GDP increased to 16.2%.

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Final ABI for 2012 Caps Strongest Year Since 2007

PSMJ Resources

for the month of December, the American Institute of Architects’ Architecture Billings finished up its strongest year since 2007. The pace of growth has slowed significantly from the middle of the year for firms with a residential specialization, but continues to improve for firms with a commercial/industrial specialization.