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There are More than 40 Million People in Modern Slavery

Green Building Law Update

A January 18, 2021 report by the UK Independent Anti Slavery Commissioner is both a wake-up call and a useful guide on preventing modern slavery and human trafficking. Ethical labor is becoming widely considered and articulated in ESG disclosures in 2021 by clients of this firm. But today’s ESG statements are only a very small step.

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Ilke Homes falls into administration

Construction Enquirer

Ilke’s management and backers had spent the last few weeks trying to find a buyer or investor to protect its workforce and deliver on the businesses claimed 4,200-home pipeline. US-based investor Fortress led the equity investment fundraise, with existing shareholders TDR Capital and Sun Capital also subscribed.

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Key Financial & Safety Metrics for Subcontractor Qualification 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

For another, work delays from 2021 are likely to impact the risk of subcontractor default in 2022 and beyond. . Debt-to-Equity . Debt-to-Equity measures how much suppliers, lenders, creditors and obligors have committed to the company versus what the shareholders have committed. Debt (Less Cash) to Equity .

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The S in ESG may be the Most Impactful

Green Building Law Update

This sounds simple enough, but a January 18, 2021 report by the UK Independent Anti Slavery Commissioner describes there are more than 40 million people in modern slavery worldwide. Human rights and ethical labor are becoming widely considered and articulated in ESG disclosures in 2021 by clients of this firm.

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Prefab Company Secures $30 Million, Announces Expansions

Pro Builder

Wed, 08/11/2021 - 10:58. At the same time, the company announced it secured $30 million in its Series B equity round. Plant Prefab claims to build homes 20% to 50% faster than traditional methods. Prefab Company Secures $30 Million, Announces Expansions. cbroderick.

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Metros With the Highest Home Value Growth

Pro Builder

Wed, 06/16/2021 - 09:39. Homeownership provides buyers with equity and a long-term investment that could have a great payoff when it comes time to sell, as long as they’re buying in an area where the homes’ value will grow. Boulder, Colorado claims the No. Metros With the Highest Home Value Growth. cbroderick. Boulder, CO.

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Holidaymakers face six-month wait for travel refunds as airlines struggle to deal with colossal backlog of claims with £7billion owed to customers

Construction Test

However, the number of cancelled trips means customers are waiting much longer as airlines struggle to deal with a colossal backlog of claims. He said: ‘If you are a voucher holder hoping to use the voucher to fly on EasyJet in 2021, you must call on EasyJet to cancel the Airbus order.’. The CEO, who is worth an estimated £3.8

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