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Private equity giant buys United Living

Construction Enquirer

Private equity giant Apollo has struck a deal to acquire United Living Group. A statement on the New York Stock Exchange confirmed the move but added “financial terms were not disclosed.”

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London private equity firm launches bid for Sureserve

Construction Enquirer

London-based private equity group Cap10 has launched a £214m takeover bid for housing maintenance contractor Surveserve. The bid, which is being recommended by the housing maintenance firm’s board, is at a 39% premium to yesterday’s closing share price of 90p, which gave Sureserve a market capitalisation of £145m.

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Wave of Foreclosures May Have Little Impact on Housing Market

Pro Builder

This is great news for the economy and housing market, but the swiftness of both foreclosed homes coming and going is reflective of the pandemic’s unequal impact on Americans. Homeowners have gained $2 trillion in home equity since the beginning of the pandemic.

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The future of the 20-minute city

BD+C

The future of the 20-minute city 0 qpurcell Mon, 04/17/2023 - 14:20 Urban Planning Gensler's Stacey Olson breaks down the pros and cons of the "20-minute city," from equity concerns to data-driven design. They can be designed with principles rooted in sustainability, health and well-being, and social equity—or not. The good news?

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Behind the Build: Interview with Maggie Farrell, Diversity & HR Manager at S. M. Wilson & Co.

Autodesk Construction Cloud

For these reasons (and so much more), construction businesses must focus on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) and ensure that every employee feels included and represented. Two years in a row, the company has been named an Employment Scorecard Honoree by the Women’s Foundation of Greater St. Wilson & Co.

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Addressing Labor Shortages Through DEI: Overheard in the Big Room  

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Nowhere is this truer than in craft roles, which comprise the majority of workforce employment. . This is most likely not new news to you. DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) programs and practices help build a stronger and more resilient workforce to weather the labor shortage. . Let’s see what they had to say. .

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The New Competitive Advantage: A Business Case for Sustainable Construction 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Plus, the project team prioritized equity by giving job opportunities to those who needed them most. Skanska partnered with a nonprofit called Georgia Works in Atlanta, which helps homeless men and those previously incarcerated find employment.