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New Maryland Real Estate Laws from the 2020 Legislative Session

Green Building Law Update

Despite the Coronavirus pandemic concern shortened session, the legislature acted on 1,664 House bills and 12 resolutions and 1,081 Senate bills and 6 resolutions with 667 bills passing both chambers before they adjourned sine die on March 18, 2020. and possibly more fun) legislative activity than is found below. Historic Discrimination.

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Former staff at collapsed groundworks firm win payout

Construction Enquirer

Their case was taken up by legal specialist Nualaw who secured a protective award after an employment tribunal accepted Ellicon failed to consult on the redundancies as it went into administration. Latest accounts filed at Companies House for the year to May 31 2020 show Ellicon had a turnover of £10.6m

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The Future of Payments: What's Next for AP?

Construction Business Owner

There's no doubt that 2020 altered the way we do business, including leveraging technology and paying bills. This era of automation and the shift toward digital transformation present tremendous opportunity for accounts payable (AP) and project management teams looking to increase efficiency, security and control. AvidXchange.

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The Top Markets for Women Homebuyers

Pro Builder

These regional housing markets approved mortgages for the largest number of female buyers in 2020, and they’re likely to see even more women buying homes in 2022. The top location for female homebuyers is Florence, South Carolina, where women were approved for 30.05% of all mortgages in 2020. The Top Markets for Women Homebuyers.

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3 Things to Consider Before Purchasing and Developing Raw Land

Construction Marketing

increase from the same time period in 2020, according to Realtor.com. In regard to tree removal, The Spruce notes that in addition to checking with your local permitting agency (as you may need to secure a permit to remove a tree), you’ll also need to have the right safety gear and tools for the job (in addition to working with a partner).

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Is Your Construction Team Prepared for Cyber Risks?

Pro Builder

Mon, 12/07/2020 - 06:00. Malicious cyberattacks could impact project designs, bid data, and security system information involved in architectural proposals. To put this issue in perspective, the average demand made by attackers in the second quarter of 2020 was $178,254, per the Coveware Quarterly Ransom Report. Operations.

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EPA Releases Draft National Recycling Strategy

Green Building Law Update

Environmental Protection Agency has released a draft National Recycling Strategy and is seeking public comment through December 4, 2020, with the goal of finalizing it in early 2021. Baltimore City has not collected recycling since August), anecdotal evidence suggests recycling numbers have decreased sharply in 2020.

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