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Acquisitive RSK looks to raise £500m through stake sale

Construction Enquirer

This would supplement around £500m from its debt finance provider Ares Management building a £1bn takeover war chest to fund an acquisition spree. “We have witnessed the global realisation that urgent action is required if we are to achieve a sustainable future. 2018: revenue doubles to £147m; pre-tax loss £9.3m

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Schumer, Manchin Introduce Bill to Fund and Incentivize Energy-Efficient Construction

Pro Builder

recently introduced a bill that addresses health care and climate change and, if passed, would raise taxes on large corporations and reduce the federal debt, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reports. Joe Manchin (D-W.V.) The bill will allocate $837 million to U.S.

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Sustainability and business (marketing): Why some things last longer than others

Construction Marketing Ideas

Sustainability sells — this Construction Specifications Canada (CSC) event on March 11 has already raised thousands of dollars in revenue. “Sustainability” is a buzz word these days, but reflects deeper realities and passions. The revenue has resulted in a surprisingly flush chapter budget. The school is a bargain.

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Energy Innovation: Solar Energy Solutions Continue to Gain Momentum

Pro Builder

million accounts and 10 million people, but is increasingly harnessing sunshine as a source. Solar trees at Florida's Babcock Ranch, where sustainability is built into the infrastructure. Sustainability. There is no debt on it, no equipment on it, and it gives a lot more flexibility and optionality within the portfolio.”. .

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Can you make it right? The perils of marketing and business mis-steps

Construction Marketing Ideas

Think Kodak, inventor of the digital camera, or Nortel, which crashed and burned in accounting and business management scandals.). Sometimes the only time a marketing or business blunder becomes public occurs when the business fails — and that usually would be a very large company.

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How Just-in-Time Land Deals Help Manage Cash Flow

Pro Builder

But one thing that certainly hasn't changed is that home builders need land to sustain their businesses. The cost of owning land can add up quickly over a three-to-five-year period if you take into account interest rate payments, property taxes, insurance, maintenance, and other expenses, which erode its profitability. .

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Commercial Property Execs’ Mood Brightens, Yet Outlook Clouded by Economic, Fiscal Uncertainties, Interest Rate Risks

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

debt challenges) and interest rate risks, according to The Real Estate’s Roundtable’s Q1 2013 Sentiment Survey. Renewed pressure on property values would also have negative implications for local government tax revenues, bank balance sheets (particularly smaller community banks) and retirement accounts held with U.S.