Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 8, 2020

The chief economist for the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) said responses to the coronavirus have choked off the pipeline for upcoming construction. The pandemic has devastated the finances for businesses, institutions, and state and local governments, leading to widespread…

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 28, 2021

America’s 10 Safest States Ranked. A new survey by WalletHub rates the safest states across America with variables ranging from crime and health to extreme weather, awarding Vermont first place among the safest places to live in the US. Thu, 10/28/2021 - 09:57. The Northeast takes the cake.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 14, 2013

May 14, 2013) — The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association has awarded Mark Kohler, General Counsel for Syndications at GE Capital Americas, the Edward A. Washington, D.C. Groobert Award for Legal Excellence. Kohler received the award at the ELFA Legal Forum on May 6 in Charleston, S.C.'

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

The Invest in America Coalition supports President Obama’s effort to address declining rates of foreign direct investment into the U.S. This includes a number of businesses crucial to America’s economic competitiveness such as agriculture, food processing and high-tech manufacturing. Photo: REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 16, 2023

America already suffers from a deficit of 3.8 Read more Build to Rent Affordability Housing Policy + Finance Housing Policy + Finance million homes, especially at low-income price points, according to Habitat for Humanity. “We

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 22, 2022

The BALA Awards recognize the most talented building industry professionals who are finding unique and creative ways to showcase homes and communities across North America.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Only 30% of the nation’s metro areas added construction jobs in the past year, according to an analysis of new government data that the Associated General Contractors of America released.

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Construction Law Monitor

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

Started in the green revolution’s holy land, Berkley, California, PACE financing is shorthand for Property-Assessed Clean Energy Financing ( Wikipedia entry ). All was going very well for PACE Financing. The PACE Financing Programs has a lot to do with construction and construction law. And they may be right.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

The report comes from Rewiring America, an organization dedicated to creating climate change policies. To make the shift possible, the government needs to enable cheap financing, since the upfront cost of buying an electric car or putting solar panels on the roof is still often out of reach. Read More. . Energy Efficiency. Net Zero.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Decades of discrimination against people of color have resulted in lower homeownership rates among minorities than among whites in America. Read More. . Demographics. Demographics.

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PSMJ Resources

MAY 29, 2012

5 Fundamental Finance Tasks for PMs. Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA). Corporate Finance Associates blog. 5 Fundamental Finance Tasks for PMs. skip to main | skip to sidebar. Tuesday, May 29, 2012. Your project managers are key players in ensuring that the. financial performance goals of the firm are met.

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Originations of large jumbo loans that exceed the conforming limits set for Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae could hit a level this year that hasn’t been seen since the run up to the 2008 credit collapse, according to a weekly report from Bank of America. Financing.

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

PACE state enabling statutes generally authorize local governments to engage private sector lenders to provide upfront low interest financing to property owners for qualified projects (e.g., providing opportunities to separately finance the top 20% of a construction project or.),

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 4, 2021

America braces itself, as do lenders. Financing. From there, mortgage rates would drop 16 more times, finally landing at 2.66% at the end of 2020. Experts were unsure if mortgage rates would dip below 3.45% in February—but experts could never predict the rebound of the housing market in 2020. Read More. .

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Pro Builder

APRIL 5, 2023

of builders surveyed cited this as their number one sales issue. The 2023 SORCI Report explored four key areas of insights for builders: finance, sales, marketing, and technology. Generating quality leads remains the top key challenge for builders; 40.4% of builders cited their number one sales challenge is generating quality leads.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 7, 2023

This would supplement around £500m from its debt finance provider Ares Management building a £1bn takeover war chest to fund an acquisition spree. The group will focus on significant international expansion in all regions it currently operates including Australia, Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East.

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BD+C

JULY 9, 2014

An estimated three million car trips will be eliminated from the Southeastern United States each year—one of North America''s region busiest with visitors, thanks to sunny weather and theme parks. At least, that''s the plan for All Aboard Florida , the country''s only privately owned, operated, and financed railway project.

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Business Facilities

MARCH 16, 2017

finance executives lead expectations for “substantial” economic expansion; North America leads forecast for anticipated hiring, according to American Express survey. Read Global Economic Expansion Outlook Hits 10-Year High on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

The reasons most often cited for dated information are lack of access to this data at the right time, query driven reporting and a reliance on accounting/finance for information. This leaves project managers guessing as to their gain/loss versus the original contract estimate and their over/under billing.

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 25, 2014

While bond financing can have higher transaction costs than oft used mortgage backed loans, even in large dollar amounts as in this instance, it is significant that there was strong market demand for these unsecured bonds that drove the lower interest rates. In November 2013, Bank of America issued the first ever U.S.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 3, 2016

Additionally, more lenders, including in green bond financings, are requiring opinions of counsel as part of closing due diligence both in green construction financing and permanent loans. And that litigation predated the increased liability associated with materials including the new largely untested EPDs and HPDs.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Mortgage bankers and lenders are unprepared to mitigate their exposure to record-setting rain, floods, and wildfires let alone even gauge their risk from natural catastrophes that are more extreme due to climate change, according to a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Research Institute for Housing America.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 27, 2015

As Dan Winters, Head of North America for GRESB, describes, “Companies who track the energy, water, and waste data within their asset holdings, who have engaged with rating systems like LEED over the years, and who exhibit strong internal governance practices tend to do very well on GRESB, and more easily differentiate from their peers.”.

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Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced at the Build America Infrastructure Investment Summit a Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) loan for $950 million to help pay for the reconstruction and widening of 21 miles of Interstate 4 in metropolitan Orlando, Fla.

Florida 54

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JULY 11, 2013

Serving automotive finance companies in six countries, BookItOut has opened its newest location in New York City. The expansion into Lower Manhattan positions BookItOut among the world’s largest financial institutions as its influence grows in the automotive finance industry. Posted by Heidi Schwartz.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 5, 2020

The personal finance technology company compared every quarter of home value data in 357 metro areas from Q1 of 1995 to Q4 of 2019 for long-term trends in growth and stability by analyzing the probability of a price decrease and overall home price growth for each area. Top 10 Housing Markets for Growth and Stability. Fri, 06/05/2020 - 09:34.

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Housing North Dakota Metro Colorado 52

Contractor Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2012

I recently had the pleasure of hearing Mark Jewell, president of the Energy Efficiency Funding Group, speak at the Mechanical Service Contractors of America conference in Carlsbad, Calif. He’s the consultant who helped the EPA write the specs for Energy Star for Commercial Real Estate. Jewell received his B.S.

Commercial 57

Commercial Pennsylvania Finance Conference 57

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 3, 2016

Additionally, more lenders, including in green bond financings, are requiring opinions of counsel as part of closing due diligence both in green construction financing and permanent loans. And that litigation predated the increased liability associated with materials including the new largely untested EPDs and HPDs.

Green 120

Green Contract AIA Drafting 120

Construction Equipment

AUGUST 29, 2013

Most recently, Chiara was CFO and head of business development for Fiat Automobiles Latin America (FIASA). Prior to his assignment in FIASA, Chiara was the head of financial planning and analysis and business development finance for Fiat S.p.A. and Chrysler Group LLC.'

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BD+C

OCTOBER 16, 2023

To that end, we’ve been working with multiple municipalities across North America to understand how this challenge can be navigated. Further financial assistance may be available through Tax Increment Finance for projects that meet specific criteria such as a minimum of 30% affordable housing.

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Residential Office Permits Portland 111

Construction Junkie

MARCH 29, 2021

Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) recently completed a comprehensive survey of nearly 1500 contractor members to see how the ongoing pandemic is still affecting their business. Among the challenges still facing many are supply chain constraints, rising material costs, and project delays and cancellations.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

OCTOBER 22, 2012

It is situated at the geographic center of the nation and is the crossroads for a wide range of business sectors, including manufacturing, finance, agriculture, technology and warehousing and distribution. Often noted as a microcosm of the entire country, Illinois is the 25th most extensive and the fifth most populous state in the U.S.

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Pro Builder

JULY 3, 2020

The May jobs report showed the kind of rebound America has been waiting for since the onset of stay-at-home orders instituted to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. But on the current path, new residential construction is likely to lead the way as America gets back on track. NAHB Housing Policy Briefing.

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GCP Applied Technologies

JUNE 9, 2020

Optimizing mixes involves the convergence of what Mr. Wimberly likes to define as the Four F’s: fit, function, finish, and finance. Finance – What is the cost? North America customer service: 1-877-4AD-MIX (1-877-423-6491). Optimizing concrete mix designs. Fit – Does the proposed mix design fit the spec? . Architects.

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BD+C

JULY 23, 2014

The Acquario Ceará is a Brazilian public aquarium designed, engineered, financed and currently under construction by multiple U.S. The crustacean-shaped structure of steel and glass will stand along the Atlantic coast of northeastern Brazilian city Fortaleza, designed with the hopes of being a new icon for South America.

Finance 45

Finance America Engineering Design 45

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 14, 2011

But then I came across a press release while I was at Greenbuild: Destiny USA in Syracuse Aims to be America's Largest LEED® Gold Certified Commercial Retail Project; More than 100 Tenant Retail Spaces to Also be Certified.

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Green Certification Retail IRS 136

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 3, 2018

This Fourth of July, as America celebrates a young 242 years as a free nation, you might be tempted to think of other things you’d like to break free from — debt, social drama, jury duty or perhaps work-related stress. What’s better for your organization’s productivity and profitability than a construction-specific, integrated ERP?

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