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Retrofitting Europe’s Homes: How Digital Construction can Support Greener, Affordable Housing

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Sitting on the grounds of a former petrol station was the COP house – a wooden cottage modelling a much more sustainable form of housing. While creating new houses will be part of the solution, it’s often said that the most sustainable house is the one that’s already been built.

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High-performance building envelopes

Construction Specifier

Throughout North America, model energy codes are evolving for higher energy efficiency. Where codes and policy changes are not enough, project teams and research and development investments require government support to enhance building technologies and materials.

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The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: A Pivotal Moment for Water Public-Private Partnerships in the United States

Constructlaw

This convergence of the IIJA’s ambitious objectives with the inherent advantages of P3s presents an extraordinary opportunity to revitalize our water systems, creating infrastructure that is resilient, sustainable, and capable of meeting future challenges. USACE Funding for Water Infrastructure In a decisive move, the IIJA allocated $17.1

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President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

o Cutting Taxes for Businesses: Finally, President Obama has proposed, and called on Congress to act, to cut taxes on hiring and investment in areas designated as Promise Zones – based upon the proven model of Empowerment Zones tax credits – to attract businesses and create jobs. Southeastern Kentucky (Kentucky Highlands). Southeast U.S.

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UPDATE: Seven New Locations Added To President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

o Cutting Taxes for Businesses: Finally, President Obama has proposed, and called on Congress to act, to cut taxes on hiring and investment in areas designated as Promise Zones – based upon the proven model of Empowerment Zones tax credits – to attract businesses and create jobs. Southeastern Kentucky (Kentucky Highlands).

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The Advantages of Communal Living

Natural Building

The “baugruppen” (building group) movement in Berlin is still bringing people together to co-finance entire apartment blocks, underwritten with a government grant. What We Share” is based on a 40-unit co-housing project in Norway that was completed in 2019, and both of its architects have been living there ever since.

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Leading the Home Building Industry: Pro Builder's 2021 Forty Under 40

Pro Builder

Education • BA, Business Administration, The George Washington University • MDes, Real Estate Development and Finance, Harvard University. Extracurricular • 2020 president of the Home Building Association of Richmond, previously the Legislative Committee chairman • Regional VP, Home Builders Association (HBA) of Virginia, 2019-2020.