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In pursuit of acoustical equity

Construction Specifier

As companies start to bring—or attempt to draw—them back to the office, occupant satisfaction is more important than ever. The question is, what is ‘acoustical equity’ and how does one achieve it? The post In pursuit of acoustical equity appeared first on Construction Specifier. The sound that actually exists.

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What You Should Know Before Taking a Construction Loan

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If the appraisers approve, the lender makes more draw payments to the contractor. Find out if you can use your land equity towards your down payment, how they pay construction draws, and if the contractor can request a draw to cover material costs. During the construction phase, most lenders need interest-only payments.

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GHG, SHG, SEC Regulations – Facilities Regs and Reporting Changes Coming Soon

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Once enough data has been acquired on these three metrics, they can be integrated into the investment process when deciding what equities or bonds to buy.” Equity share. The proposed rules draw from existing disclosure frameworks including the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures and the Greenhouse Gas Protocol.

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Latinx Americans Push Up Total U.S. Homeownership Rates

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With fewer assets to draw on, it was harder for them to hold onto their homes if and when their homes fell into negative equity, if they lost a job and/or if they otherwise couldn’t make ends meet. By 2015, the Latinx homeownership rate was at its lowest level since 1998. .

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Construction Companies Planning to Include Anti-Bias Clauses in Their Contracts

Pro Builder

Construction companies are drawing public attention after accounts of racist and sexist incidents continue to come to light. Construction Companies Planning to Include Anti-Bias Clauses in Their Contracts. Wed, 10/26/2022 - 11:37. Construction jobsites are getting plenty of attention lately, but not all of it is positive. Jobsite Safety.

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What's next for affordable housing in 2024?

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0 qpurcell Thu, 12/14/2023 - 15:40 Affordable Housing As 2023 draws to a close, GBBN’s Mary Jo Minerich and Amanda Markovic, AIA sat down to talk about the future. As 2023 draws to a close, GBBN’s Mary Jo Minerich and Amanda Markovic, AIA —two designers with a lot of affordable housing experience—sat down to talk about the future.

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Addressing Labor Shortages Through DEI: Overheard in the Big Room  

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DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) programs and practices help build a stronger and more resilient workforce to weather the labor shortage. . Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Definition According to the Pros . My organization has a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment. This is most likely not new news to you.

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