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Challenges & Opportunities in Commercial Construction

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As a National General Contractor working across multiple verticals in the commercial construction space, we understand the challenges (COVID and Supply Chain) facing our retail, restaurant, hospitality, and senior housing clients. Adaptive Reuse Construction: Reimagining Space Adaptive Reuse in commercial construction is nothing new.

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How Excessive Design Standards Hurt Home Affordability

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Stringent residential design standards imposed by local governments are affecting housing costs; the impact of new residential construction on the broader economy (chart). NAHB Housing Policy Briefing. Solving the Housing Affordability Crisis Requires Reshaping Public Policy. . Thu, 10/01/2020 - 06:00.

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What the Inflation Reduction Act Means for Home Builders

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“The final package is a mixed bag for housing and our members,” says Jim Tobin, the National Association of Home Builders’ ( NAHB ) chief lobbyist and EVP for government affairs. The IRA’s biggest flaw,” he adds, “is the lack of any money to alleviate the housing supply crisis.”. 2019 for commercial buildings, and net zero codes.

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Surprise Jobs Rebound Could Trigger Recovery

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NAHB Housing Policy Briefing. As businesses reopen and people get back to their jobs, the residential construction industry is poised to take advantage of improving conditions. . But on the current path, new residential construction is likely to lead the way as America gets back on track. on average).

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Business Facilities’ 2019 Metro Rankings Report

Business Facilities

From the July/August 2019 Issue. 15th Annual Rankings: 2019 Metro Rankings Report. West Michigan’s manufacturers are also supported by commercialization partners, including the Van Andel Institute, the Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center (MAREC), the University Research Corridor and MSU Business Connect.

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NAHB New Chair to Tackle Regulation and Promote Trades

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NAHB Housing Policy Briefing. Even as the nation grapples with the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic , Fowke plans to continue the association’s emphasis on improving housing affordability. “We We strive to meet the housing needs of families across the economic spectrum,” Fowke says. Mon, 08/03/2020 - 13:00. Leadership.

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New Lead (Pb) in Soil Standard Now Effective in Maryland

Green Building Law Update

The Maryland Department of the Environment will utilize a tiered approach for soil screening: Residential Soil Screening Concentration – 200 mg/kg. Commercial Soil Screening Concentration – 550 mg/kg. Effective July 1, 2020, Maryland has imposed new lead (Pb) soil screening standards. But these levels are very low.

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