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More House Hunters Are Seeking Out Diverse Neighborhoods

Pro Builder

By including neighborhoods in development planning and blending market-rate homes and affordable units, social considerations are becoming a major aspect of new construction projects, says The Washington Post. In 2019, 11% of all married U.S. Planning + Development. a nonprofit real-estate and land-use research group.

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Fall Conferences 2019: Top Takeaways

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s Director of Planning, Capital One’s SVP of Multifamily Finance, and JBG SMITH’s EVP of Social Impact Investing explored how the regional tech influx has exacerbated the local housing crisis and what innovative solutions there may be, as explored in ULI’s recent Housing Supply and Attainability report. Net Zero 2019 | Los Angeles, CA. #9:

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Building With a Purpose: Exploring Construction Careers That Make a Difference

Fieldwire

Lungile Mkhize, a South African native, became an electrician in 2019 after starting her apprenticeship in 2016. Her goal is to foster equity in construction and encourage women to pursue their dreams in the field. Nowadays, architects must adhere to strict standards, inspiring many to become more efficient in planning.

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Latino Homeownership Rates Jumped 13% Last Year

Pro Builder

More than 600,000 Latinos purchased a home with a mortgage in 2020, resulting in a 13% purchasing increase compared to 2019. Realtor.com notes that the pandemic accelerated many Latinos’ plans to become homeowners with low mortgage rates and lower monthly payments being an added incentive. Wed, 04/21/2021 - 08:51. of Latino wealth.

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Carole Wedge, former Shepley Bulfinch President and CEO, retires after 37 years

BD+C

in 2019, and Durham, N.C., One of the hallmarks of Carole Wedge’s tenure at Shepley Bulfinch was her leadership as a role model for women in architecture and her enduring commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. In her retirement, she plans to continue supporting others as an executive coach and consultant.

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Insight Into Trumark’s Growth Strategy and Daiwa Partnership

Pro Builder

Trumark's co-founders discuss Daiwa House Group's equity interest in their business and the ways in which the two companies align . Such was the case earlier this year when Daiwa House Group , of Osaka, Japan, acquired a 60% equity interest in builder/developer Trumark Companies, Pro Builder 's 2018 Builder of the Year. Co-founders.

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Why Belonging Matters in Construction

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Over the last few years, many architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) companies have started to take a serious look at diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) initiatives. Plan team activities that everyone can be apart of and enjoy. While progress has been made, there’s still a long road ahead. .