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How Home Builders Are Seeking Out Low Risk Land Acquisition

Pro Builder

In the face of national land shortages, home builders are increasing their land holdings while protecting their investments in the event of a downturn, according to John Burns Real Estate Consulting. Land banking financial institutions are looking for a good risk-adjusted yield on their investment. million in 2020 to 2.02

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7 ways multifamily designers can promote wellness in urban communities

BD+C

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. Through careful design, we provided wellness spaces for mindfulness events, meditation, and other community-engaging fitness events.

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Promoting wellness in urban communities

BD+C

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. Through careful design, we provided wellness spaces for mindfulness events, meditation, and other community-engaging fitness events.

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CFOs Increasingly Optimistic About Economic Growth

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

This Contributed Column is brought to you by RealStreet 2015 , a new event sponsored by Business Facilities and Today’s Facility Manager magazines. 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. Global volatility (14%).

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3 Takeaways from Living Future 2021

Stok

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.

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Commercial Construction Real Estate Trends from ICSC 2014

HardHatChat

It’s always an exciting event for the retail real estate industry. 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. If you don’t have a stellar tenant list, don’t bother asking for the money.

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Achieving aesthetics and energy efficiency with stone wool insulation

Construction Specifier

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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