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Zero Waste in an Era of Net Zero Everything

Green Building Law Update

Numbers are hard to come by and made even more difficult during the pandemic, but a recent presentation to the World Bank estimated more than 2 Billion tonnes of solid waste (. Their ideas never scaled and much of their work was transferred to the Green Building Certification Inc., No company should claim to be Zero Waste.

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Adding Efficient Construction Management and LEED Certification to Lower Operating Costs

Constructonomics

In today’s post, she delves into the timely topic of integrating efficient construction management and LEED certifications into building practices to lower operating costs and reduce energy use. A building can still be energy efficient and save money without being LEED certified, but certification often opens the door to even more benefits.

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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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3 Takeaways from Living Future 2021

Stok

Centered around the theme of inclusion and unity, the 15th annual Living Future conference showcased big ideas across the realms of public policy, private sector leadership, and community-driven solutions to the most pressing challenges in real estate. Certification – measure progress and share outcomes. Policies include setting a U.S.

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New Report Examines How To Create Manufacturing Jobs

Business Facilities

A University of Virginia Miller Center commission, chaired by former Governors Haley Barbour and Evan Bayh, has released a report offering innovative, non-partisan and actionable ideas on creating manufacturing jobs, which have been an engine of well-paying, middle-class employment throughout U.S.

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How Do Construction Loans Work?

Work Gearz

This is why as long as the builder has the certification to prove that the house, they are building is for themselves, they can apply for this specialized loan. First National Bank. You can also have the list of builder’s recent and current projects and profit and loss reports to get a better and comprehensive idea. Key benefit.

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House Builders Want Unique Construction Accounting

Contractor Bookkeeping

The Seasoned Builder has processes in place for Bidding, tracking Certificate of Insurance , W9’s and making sure that a Specialty Contractor is paid only once for the work that is performed. Casual Builders Have Preconceived Ideas. Accountants do not have a crystal ball and or a magic wand…It Is True – Garbage In = Garbage Out.