Bank failures put squeeze on construction loans
Construction Dive
MAY 9, 2023
The lending environment, which has grown more treacherous over recent weeks, could dampen new multifamily starts by as much as 60%, according to one executive.
Buildings as carbon banks
BD+C
JANUARY 19, 2021
A significant contributor to global CO 2 emissions is the built environment, accounting for 45% of total emissions through the energy it uses and the carbon emitted to create it. In 10 years, the world will have reached a tipping point where the negative impacts of climate change are irreversible.
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Best Project Water/Environment: Fort Smallwood Park Shoreline Stabilization
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 16, 2023
million shoreline stabilization project was designed to improve about 4,650 linear ft of shoreline with eroding banks that were unsafe for park visitors. On the site of a historic sea coast defense built in the late 1800s, this $4.5-million
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African Seed Bank Built From Recycled Materials
Natural Building
JANUARY 22, 2020
This particular building is a seed bank in the compound that hosts Seed Savers Network. The seed bank is made of locally available materials, some of which would otherwise have ended up being toxic to the environment if not well recycled. I used to throw away some of the bags and gave out others to anyone who wanted them.
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Navigating Commercial Building Loan Landscape for Small Business
Wolgast Corporation
OCTOBER 26, 2023
We checked in with Steve Canole, Senior Vice President of 1 st State Bank, to find out the current commercial financing climate and if there are any changes, insight, or guidance our business owner clients should know to secure financing to fuel their growth. Cashflow and equity are still the primary factors a lender evaluates.
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Award of Merit Retail/Mixed-Use: Deutsche Bank Center
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 13, 2022
Spurred by its lease expiration and need to find a new headquarters, Deutsche Bank’s building conversion allowed it to create a premier trading environment with flexible workspaces, says the project team.
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Water/Environment Best Project: Mississippi West Bank Vicinity Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 18, 2017
As one of five projects that are part of the Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction program, the West Bank and Vicinity project improves hurricane and flood-control protection, decreasing the potential for damage in New Orleans and the surrounding parishes.
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How Home Builders Are Seeking Out Low Risk Land Acquisition
Pro Builder
JANUARY 17, 2022
Builders can control land without owning it by paying a quarterly fee to the landowner before starting construction through an option agreement, or by working through a third party financial institution through a land banking agreement. Land banking financial institutions are looking for a good risk-adjusted yield on their investment.
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Bank design considerations: why you emotional elements matter
The Korte Company
OCTOBER 26, 2011
Introduction When building a new bank or renovating an existing one, there are brand new considerations that all banks take into account these days. These considerations involve the level of satisfaction the clients and employees will experience when using the bank’s facilities. It is also termed the 'Emotional Elements'.
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7 ways multifamily designers can promote wellness in urban communities
BD+C
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
This has led to a rise in conversation on health and well-being, as people are increasingly cognizant of the impact built environments have on their physical and mental health. Providing spaces for plants to thrive within a residence provides health benefits and also allows people to connect with the natural environment.
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Promoting wellness in urban communities
BD+C
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
This has led to a rise in conversation on health and well-being, as people are increasingly cognizant of the impact built environments have on their physical and mental health. Providing spaces for plants to thrive within a residence provides health benefits and also allows people to connect with the natural environment.
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Graham margin slips as turnover tops £1bn
Construction Enquirer
JULY 10, 2023
“This has been achieved despite the complexity of the current inflationary environment and other notable external factors. Cash at bank and in hand also increased to £177.1m – a 28% rise on 2022. “We are very pleased with these latest published accounts, which demonstrate a strong performance in our core markets.
4 Contractor Do-It-Yourself Bookkeeping Flaws Exposed
Contractor Bookkeeping
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
As a construction business owner, you operate in a multi-faceted changing environment doing the impossible with limited time, money, and resources on every project, and soon as one is finished, another one is waiting for you. You are highly skilled, intelligent, and adaptable.
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20 Communities To Address Climate Change, Resilience, Social Equity
Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Green Building Council is expanding its LEED for Cities and Communities program with a new $500,000 grant from Bank of America. Read: 20 Communities To Address Climate Change, Resilience, Social Equity at BusinessFacilities.com.
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Top contact center authentication stories of 2017
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 28, 2017
To protect themselves, consumers need to work with the credit monitoring agency and their bank to closely monitor their credit activity for, what some experts believe, the rest of their lives. This scandal showed why it is important to authenticate banking activities conducted by customers and employees.
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CFOs Increasingly Optimistic About Economic Growth
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MAY 12, 2014
A new survey from TD Bank reveals a surge in both economic optimism and capital spending plans among middle market and large corporate finance executives. According to TD Bank’s fourth Annual CFO Survey, nearly 60% of respondents are optimistic about U.S. Competitive environment (22%). Posted by Heidi Schwartz.
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Why Your Construction Site Needs a Portable Power Station
Construction Marketing
NOVEMBER 25, 2022
A portable power station is like a large battery bank that stores electricity. A construction site is a loud environment, especially true when working in close quarters where loud generators could require hearing protection. We’ll cover why your construction site needs a portable power station and everything it can do for you.
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Zero Waste in an Era of Net Zero Everything
Green Building Law Update
FEBRUARY 26, 2022
In a widely accepted definition, Zero Waste is, The conservation of all resources by means of responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery of products, packaging, and materials without burning and with no discharges to land, water, or air that threaten the environment or human health.”. No company should claim to be Zero Waste.
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156 Proven Reasons Why Contractors Lose More Money Doing Their Books
Contractor Bookkeeping
AUGUST 9, 2019
That is a given because you operate in a multi-faceted changing environment doing the impossible with limited time, money, and resources on every project. As a construction or trade contractor, you are highly skilled, intelligent, and adaptable. Moreover, soon as one is finished, another one is waiting for you.
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Twenty Unique Benefits For Contractor QuickBooks Desktop In The Cloud
Contractor Bookkeeping
MARCH 17, 2017
For the past several years our contractor clients have enjoyed the having access to the tried and true QuickBooks Desktop version in a Cloud environment. For all the same reasons every Contractor has web access to their bank is to see “The Numbers!” What’s Left Over: How much money is in The Bank?
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3 Takeaways from Living Future 2021
Stok
MAY 25, 2021
Once again, Living Future 2021 convened a brilliant group of thought leaders and practitioners to discuss the intersection of climate, health, and equity in the built environment. 1: PUBLIC POLICY MUST ACCELERATE THE DECARBONIZATION OF THE U.S. ENERGY SYSTEM. A new report, Accelerating Decarbonization of the U.S.
ESG Disclosure Simplification Act Passes Committee But Will Fail
Green Building Law Update
OCTOBER 13, 2019
That private, non governmental response to the fact that many American investors actually believe issues of “energy and the environment” are among the top priorities, takes up a lot of virtual space in social media, and is a positive.
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City of Woodbury Approves City Place
Construction Superintendent Magazine
AUGUST 7, 2014
The unanimous vote by the city council allows for the site to be repositioned to a mixed-use development, featuring an array of amenities that will bring the vision of a work/play environment to life. frontpage'
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How COP27 Impacts Real Estate: Pricing Real Estate Climate Risk
Stok
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Regarding real estate specifically, the latest Global Status Report released by UNEP this week found that built environment energy consumption has increased beyond pre-pandemic peak levels by 2%, calling for an urgent increase in energy efficiency in both new construction and existing buildings.
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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JUNE 23, 2014
The recently released TD Bank Environmental Attitudes Survey found that 36 percent of respondents consider a company’s environmental stance when seeking employment, and nearly one-quarter of respondents said they would refuse a job if they disagreed with the organization’s sustainable impact. . Posted by Heidi Schwartz.
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Fresh Takes on the Family Entry to Meet the Needs of Today's Homeowners
Pro Builder
JANUARY 9, 2023
A large bank of windows affords great views and ample natural light B. Direct access from the home studio to the oversized gourmet kitchen and outdoor environment is great for entertaining, as well. A. Backyard environment H. A generous bench with storage cubbies helps the family stay organized C. Covered carport C.
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LEAN Job Order Contracting Intro 4
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 8, 2017
Creating an open information environment. BIM, LEAN Construction, and a Common Data Environment (CDE) – A strategic tool for sharing information and managing a team within a BIM / LEAN Construction Delivery environment. Construction Cost Workbook – 2002 – Conference on the International Comparison Program World Bank.
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Achieving aesthetics and energy efficiency with stone wool insulation
Construction Specifier
FEBRUARY 19, 2021
Many contractors also prefer the material due to its ease of handling and installation, whether the latter occurs on the jobsite or in controlled environments ( e.g. prefabricated panels). It helps to reduce heat transfer and thermal bridging, and create a more comfortable indoor environment for occupants. Safe, sustainable design.
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Anthem Bringing Over 1,800 Jobs To Atlanta
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 26, 2016
Bank of America Plaza Atlanta stands at the pinnacle of the Atlanta skyline and serves as the anchor between Midtown and Downtown. Anthem’s new IT hub will be located at the Bank of America Plaza in midtown Atlanta, which will allow for closer collaboration with the Anthem Innovation Studio recently opened in Atlanta’s Tech Square.
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Job Order Contracting Information
Job Order Contracting
JUNE 7, 2017
BIM, LEAN Construction, and a Common Data Environment (CDE) – A strategic tool for sharing information and managing a team within a BIM / LEAN Construction Delivery environment. Construction Cost Workbook – 2002 – Conference on the International Comparison Program World Bank. They also select the construction delivery method.
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Build Beyond Zero
Natural Building
JULY 26, 2022
They conclude the introduction by writing, “In this book, we invite you to imagine the very real potential for our built environment to be a site of net carbon storage–a massive drawdown pool that–along with intentional climate-positive efforts in every other sector of human endeavor–could heal our climate.”
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Commercial Construction Real Estate Trends from ICSC 2014
HardHatChat
JUNE 12, 2014
From meeting with our connections in the commercial real estate banking industry, we’ve been assured there is no shortage of financing for commercial construction projects today. Some of the names wouldn’t be shocking, but it does show a change in the commercial lending environment. The bigger the better.
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Largest excavator of its kind in Belgium
Digger Blog
JULY 19, 2013
It is situated along the banks of the Albert Canal supplying raw materials by the nearby quarries of Romont and Loën. In addition, CBR considers its immediate environment by employing direct digging over blasting. million tonnes of cement annually.
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BOARDROOM BIM – Is Building Information Modeling Relevant to C-level Executives?
Building Information Management
JULY 10, 2012
Efficient life-cycle management of the built environment (BIM) is critical to many/most members of senior management, if just that they don’t know it. The success or failure of many organizations is directly linked to the built environment for the majority of public and private organizations. ” www.4Clicks.com
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Building Information Management
JULY 10, 2012
Efficient life-cycle management of the built environment (BIM) is critical to many/most members of senior management, if just that they don’t know it. The success or failure of many organizations is directly linked to the built environment for the majority of public and private organizations. ” www.4Clicks.com
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40 Unique Parts of the European Construction Industry
Constructonomics
DECEMBER 1, 2015
This build is monitored and managed by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development which manages six donor funds providing support to increase nuclear safety and security in Eastern Europe. The shift practices of the workers in relation to radiation are monitored and adapted accordingly. Crossrail, London.
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FIS Expansion To Create 250 Jobs in Jacksonville
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MARCH 9, 2016
Headquartered in Jacksonville, FIS offers a broad range of enterprise banking and capital markets capabilities to empower financial institutions and businesses worldwide. We’re very committed to Jacksonville, home of our global headquarters, and are excited to further deepen our roots in the community through the addition of these new jobs.”.
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Enhance Your Mobile Tech Strategy with the ACC App (Previously PlanGrid Build)
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MARCH 15, 2023
Why an integrated mobile experience is so important on a jobsite Construction professionals are operating in an increasingly dynamic and fast-paced environment. Meanwhile, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) estimates that around $1.7 trillion of infrastructure investments are needed in Asia through 2030 to maintain economic growth.
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Securing Your Construction Business Online with SSL Technology
Construction Marketing
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
Financial data : credit card info, banking numbers, and payment ledgers. The goal of basic website security is to maintain a safe browsing environment for customers that want to learn more about your products or services. Hackers are generally targeting two kinds of information: personal data and financial data.
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Housing’s Great Rethink: Workforce Development Takes Center Stage
Pro Builder
DECEMBER 7, 2022
In manufacturing and construction—industries that generally pay well—quits outnumbered swaps, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. In manufacturing and construction, however—industries that generally pay well—quits outnumbered swaps, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. as of September 2022? Louis (FRBSL).
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What Is Xero Accounting Software And Why Are We Offering It?
Contractor Bookkeeping
OCTOBER 31, 2013
They have eliminated the aggravation , cost and hassle of keeping on top of a hosted server environment which is designed to operate the full desktop versions of QuickBooks, Peachtree, Sage or other software solutions. Bank transactions are automatically fed into your accounting software, eliminating the need for manual data entry.
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What Is Xero Accounting Online And Why Are We Offering It?
Contractor Bookkeeping
OCTOBER 31, 2013
Xero Accounting Online Has eliminated the aggravation , cost and hassle of keeping on top of a hosted server environment which is designed to operate the full desktop versions of QuickBooks, Peachtree, Sage or other software solutions. Periodic Invoices For Bank draws. Previous year end bank, credit card and other account balances.
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What Is Canal | Classification of Canals | What Is Perennial Canal | Advantages & Disadvantages of Canal Irrigation
CivilJungle
DECEMBER 10, 2020
Waterways help to provide a safe operating environment by reflecting on the local environment. Unlined Canal consists of beds and banks which is made up of the natural soil. Lining canals are provided with the lining of the impervious materials on its beds and the banks to prevent the seepage of water. Unlined Canals.
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52 Contractors Use New Communication Tools For Better Accounting Results
Contractor Bookkeeping
JANUARY 18, 2013
Many people already go to their bank, move money, pay bills, pay for services. Banks have added the technology where you can stop going to the bank altogether, with the bank’s app., Our office becomes part of a regular loop of business activities usually before or after going to the bank.
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