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Q2 Outlook Forecasts 8.5 % Growth In Equipment & Software Investment

Construction Equipment

After solid growth in 2017, investment in equipment and software will likely continue to strengthen in 2018 and is projected to expand 8.5 percent in the Economic Outlook published in December) according to the Q2 update to the 2018 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. percent (down slightly from 9.1

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Highest Wells Fargo National Optimism Quotient in 20 Years

Construction Equipment

Wells Fargo Equipment Finance has released its 2018 Construction Industry Forecast based on a survey of construction industry executives in 44 states completed in November 2017.

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Acquisitive RSK looks to raise £500m through stake sale

Construction Enquirer

This would supplement around £500m from its debt finance provider Ares Management building a £1bn takeover war chest to fund an acquisition spree. 2018: revenue doubles to £147m; pre-tax loss £9.3m To fund this next stage of growth, Cheshire-based RSK is looking to raise at least £500m from sales of shares in the business.

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Federal Infrastructure Bill Paves the Way Toward More Transportation Infrastructure Public-Private Partnerships

Constructlaw

1] This is important for parties financing P3s. PABs allow the issuance of tax-free municipal bonds to private entities financing qualified projects. 7] The report will analyze the use of private financing for projects and identify best practices for carrying out P3s based on the data. 117-58, § 70701, 135 Stat.

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Home Building by the Numbers

Pro Builder

The annual analysis, called the Comparative Financial and Operations Analysis (“Fin-Op” for short), draws from detailed information about various revenue, cost, and profit metrics provided anonymously by builders of varying sizes in different locations, serving as a benchmarking and forecasting tool for the company, builders, and the industry.

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Combining Mass Timber with Modularity

Pro Builder

Forest to Home also involves a limited equity coop financing structure—which would alleviate the initial financial burden for homebuyers while keeping the homes affordable for future homeowners, says Michelle Connor, president and CEO, Forterra. state to allow construction of CLT buildings up to 18 stories, which the state approved in 2018.

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Logistics: No Drivers Needed

Business Facilities

This is a definite asset for companies when it comes to finances and safety. The REMC meets regularly with Hoosier Energy for load forecasting to plan for the growing community that currently has 2 million square feet of new industrial, warehousing and distribution space available for relocating and expanding businesses.