Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 21, 2018

In a conspicuous example, language in the Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 for the first time requires the Department of Defense, the largest owner of buildings in North America to respond to sea level rise and flooding by constructing new mission critical buildings 3 feet above the base flood 100 year elevation.

Guidelines 168

Guidelines Certification Green Defense 168

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 21, 2018

In a conspicuous example, language in the Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 for the first time requires the Department of Defense, the largest owner of buildings in North America to respond to sea level rise and flooding by constructing new mission critical buildings 3 feet above the base flood 100 year elevation.

Guidelines 180

Guidelines Certification Green Drafting 180

Pro Builder

JANUARY 31, 2023

This wave of housing demand began in the second half of 2019, when the 30-year mortgage interest rate dropped to historical lows under 4%. Over our 50-plus years in this industry, we’ve determined that a good gross profit is the first line of defense for a good net profit (see chart, below).

Inventory 98

Inventory Housing Profitability Cash Flow 98

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 15, 2014

Effective for facilities placed into service between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2019. The port bonus would therefore be equal to 5% of the qualified investment in expenses directly related to manufacturing or providing telecommunication services, with the credit increasing to 8% for recycling, pollution control and defense conversion.

Income 108

Income Finance Zoning Employment 108