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Disasters Plus Coronavirus Complicate Recovery

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The confluence of two potential clusters of major disasters, at a time when the nation's economy is reeling from a coronavirus-fueled recession, means that the typical resources for recovery, from housing to insurance adjusters to people's personal finances, will be spread thin.

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Officials Outline 'Preferred' Path Forward on California's Bay Delta.

ENR Construction

ENR California. Officials Outline Preferred Path Forward on Californias Bay Delta. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar supports $14-billion proposal to transfer water from northern California to the Central Valley, but several lawmakers in the region to be tapped blasted the plan. ” Salazar and California Gov.

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Contractor License Bonds: Everything You Need to Know

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A few examples of obligees include the California Contractors State License Board, the Nevada State Contractors Board, and the Oregon Construction Contractors Board. In California, all contractors must hold a contractor license bond. In some situations, a review of the contractor’s business and/or personal finances may be necessary.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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CAPCO financing, an alternative to conventional bank financing, can accommodate a slightly higher risk profile and provide a more flexible structure for growing businesses. Terms for both are normally 10-20 years and can finance up to 100% of the project costs. ALABAMA - updated for 2014. They are: The Renewal Program.

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Builder of the Year Ivory Homes' Innovation Agenda

Pro Builder

So he rallied other chief executives and employers to join the newly formed Housing Gap Coalition through the local Chamber of Commerce—and not just builders and developers, but also insurance companies, bankers, and a variety of others. TAFI also offered a one-stop shop to help homeowners finance, build, and rent out their ADU.

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Julian Construction Helps Mobile Home Owners Qualify for FHA.

Julian Construction

Julian Construction Helps Mobile Home Owners Qualify for FHA Financing. Without FHA financing, it can be difficult for mobile home owners to get low interest home loans,” says Julian De La Torre, founder of Julian Construction. Julian Construction is a Southern California leader in building retrofitting and foundation repair.

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Contractors Are Renting Rather Than Buying More Equipment.

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ENR California. Equipment rentals allow contractors to shift downtime risk while trimming expenses, including licensing, insurance, taxes and debt, among others. Since Owners are Demanding Designers Carry Higher Insurance Limits, Is a Split-Limit Approach Best? Gulf Oil Spill. -->. Building Types. Construction Methods.