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How to Achieve Affordable Balanced Ventilation

Pro Builder

Tue, 11/10/2020 - 07:00. Without a mechanical fresh-air supply, negative pressures created by exhaust fans and appliances will draw makeup air through the relatively few, and small, gaps that remain in the building envelope. A sensor that shuts off the fan when the incoming air gets too hot, cold, or humid also is an energy saver. .

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3 affordable housing projects that serve as social catalysts

BD+C

Eleven million people in this country are paying more than half of their income for rent, and these are low-income people,” says Richard Burns, CEO of the NHP Foundation, a national not-for-profit provider of affordable housing. Affordable housing is housing built for people who earn 80% or less of the area median income (AMI).

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Inside the Mind of the High-Performance Homebuyer

Pro Builder

68% have an annual household income over $100,000. 39% have annual household income over $100,000. 39% have annual household income over $100,000. Quality construction and workmanship, open floor plans, and beautiful design are critically important to draw in prospective homebuyers. Wed, 01/05/2022 - 14:29.

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Style over Substance

Pro Builder

Wed, 06/17/2020 - 09:58. When I was in college, we had a guy who could draw the most amazing drawings you’ve ever seen – freehand sketches, marker renderings, night perspectives … NIGHT PERSPECTIVES!! Style over Substance. But is it unnecessarily harsh, or does it have a place in any conversation where architecture is discussed?

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GIVEAWAY #5: AUTODESK SWAG PACK

Construction Junkie

The final contest for giveaway week 2020 is Autodesk! Last day to subscribe and be entered is May 5, 2020. All federal, state or other tax liabilities (including income tax) arising from this Contest will be the sole responsibility of each prize Winner. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning.

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Can construction solve COVID nurses’ need for space and supplies

The Korte Company

Income from elective surgeries dried up during the pandemic when these services (excepting emergencies) were halted. lost $323 billion in revenue through 2020 and are expected to lose another $53-122 billion in 2021 , according to the American Hospital Association. Additional support staff was unaffordable.

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Florida: A Warm Climate For Business Growth

Business Facilities

Business dollars go a lot farther in Florida given the state’s tax advantages, tax exemptions and no state personal income tax. Businesses thrive in this low-tax environment, and employees enjoy the benefit of no personal income tax. The local year-round population is expected to increase by more than 14 percent by the year 2020.

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