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5 Unforgettable Lessons From the Great Recession

Pro Builder

In fact, it lasted roughly from December 2007 through June 2009, and during that time unemployment reached 25%, home values declined by a national average of nearly 10%, and revenue for the top 200 home building companies dropped 63% by 2010. Let’s make sure current and future generations learn those lessons, too. Kevin Oakley.

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5 Unforgettable Lessons from the Great Recession

Pro Builder

In fact, it lasted roughly from December 2007 through June 2009, and during that time unemployment reached 25%, home values declined by a national average of nearly 10%, and revenue for the top 200 home building companies dropped 63% by 2010. Let’s make sure current and future generations learn those lessons, too. Kevin Oakley.

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Dispute Boards: An Approach to the Efficient Resolution of Disputes in the Construction Sector

Constructlaw

Although the parties have tried to resolve their disputes through negotiation and even mediation, they have not been able to reach an acceptable settlement. Under the dispute adjudication board (DAB) model, following a DAB hearing, the board is entitled to issue an interim binding determination on the merits. [14]

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State by State Incentives Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

TVA Economic Development Loan Fund: A multimillion-dollar revolving loan program designed to stimulate investment and job creation in the TVA region. 573), was enacted in 1987 to stimulate business and industrial growth in designated areas of the state that are considered economically depressed. In December 2002, the former U.S.

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FEATURE STORY: Nothing Matters More Than Talent

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

As of June 2009, QRT grants have provided nearly $73 million in funds for customized training for almost 82,000 employees for just under 320 businesses and industries throughout Florida. Edge Factor also includes a design contest with a reality show twist. In spite of a funding cut of more than $11.7 percent overall.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

ENTERPRISE ZONE CREDIT: To stimulate growth in depressed areas of the state, Alabama offers certain tax credit incentives to business that locate or expand within a designated enterprise zone. SALES & USE TAX ABATEMENTS: Taxes on construction-related transactions, pollution control devices are exempt from sales and use taxes.

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Job Order Contracting – 2015

Building Information Management

JOC reduces unnecessary levels of engineering, design, and contract procurement time along with construction project procurement costs by awarding long-term contracts for a wide variety of renovation, repair and construction projects. If a task is not in the UPB, it can be negotiated, priced and added at any time to the book.