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Hope Renovations Nonprofit Trains Women for Construction Careers

Pro Builder

Women account for just 4% of all workers in the construction trades, but as the industry faces a massive labor shortage in its efforts to rebuild from a costly pandemic, it’ll need all hands on deck. Hope Renovations’ 10-week program offers comprehensive hands-on experience in the workshop and on an actual jobsite.

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How COP27 Impacts Real Estate: Pricing Real Estate Climate Risk

Stok

FACILITATE A JUST TRANSITION THROUGH POLICY Addressing energy efficiency in low-income housing will also be crucial to protect underserved communities against rising energy costs, which pose a huge economic threat for those at the bottom of the economic ladder.

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Legal Documents Required for Purchase of Property

CivilJungle

Commencement Certificate. documents are required when you are buying any in production from a designer, and a commencement certificate is the way of papers and things to verify before purchasing a property or land. No Objection Certificate. Land Use Certificate. Encumbrance Certificate. Completion Certificate.

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20+ Fresh Releases for Autodesk Construction Cloud

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Bridge | Share Closed Submittals Now with the ‘Publish Closed Submittals to Files’ release users can also share closed submittals across projects or accounts using Bridge. ProEst Bid Day Enhancements Incoming proposals from subcontractors can be inputted for easier side-by-side comparison, including alternates and inclusions.

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Getting Older Homes Up to Snuff for Energy Efficiency

Pro Builder

Getting Older Homes Up to Snuff for Energy Efficiency ibush Sat, 04/29/2023 - 08:30 Residential buildings account for about 21% of energy use and 20% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the U.S. That’s a lot of both, in terms of contributing to the current climate crisis and considering President Biden’s goal of cutting U.S.

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Destiny USA Reaches the Green Bonds Finish Line

Green Building Law Update

In other words, income received on the bonds will continue to be exempt from federal income taxes. Instead, the letter claims the developer was only required to make promises related to renewable energy and LEED certification in order to qualify for the bonds. The ruling also permits the release of $2.3

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Subcontractor Insurance: 7 Policies Subs Should Consider for Their Business

Levelset

Project owners or GCs will want a certificate of insurance proving that you have your own liability insurance. . It helps your workers replace income if they are injured on the job. For electronic recordkeeping, bookkeeping, and accounting, cyber insurance is a must-have. Workers compensation insurance. Cyber insurance.