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Have we reached the point when the AEC industry starts redesigning fast-food menu items?

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Every January, the AIA research department uses Department of Commerce statistics to re-estimate ABI data based on seasonal patterns, resulting in a recalibration of recent figures.) Projects are being delayed or cancelled because lending institutions are placing unusually stringent equity requirements on new developments. in December.

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PSMJ Resources Blog: Construction job openings, pay rose at.

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at the end of December, and the rate as a percent of openings plus employment during month, increased from November and from December 2010, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported on Wednesday. But generally, banks remain conservative in their lending.” The seasonally adjusted number of job openings in the U.S.

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Pity the fool - The Business Facilities Blog - Economic Development.

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The flaw, he explained, was that the banking giants had failed to regulate themselves, causing the intellectual edifice of the modern risk-management paradigm to collapse. Those of us who have looked to the self-interest of lending institutions to protect shareholders equity, myself included, are in a state of shocked disbelief, he said.

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Building With a Purpose: Exploring Construction Careers That Make a Difference

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Electrician The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) says the job market for electricians will grow by 6% over the next decade, making it an in-demand position in the construction industry. Her goal is to foster equity in construction and encourage women to pursue their dreams in the field.

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PSMJ Resources Blog: Firm Billings Continue Rise in December

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Statistics By region, the ABI breaks down as follows from November to December: Midwest is up 53.1 Banks play little role in the majority of our work; where they are involved there are significant delays and hurdles to overcome. West is down 45.1 South is down 54.2 from 54.4, and Northeast is up 52.6 from 49.1, from 53.9, from 48.9.

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Declines in Design Activity Suggest a Bumpier Road to Recovery

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Statistics By region, the ABI breaks down as follows from April to May: Northeast is down 47.6 ” - 250-person firm in the South, mixed practice • “Banks say they are back in the game but they are not. Forty percent equity is not a loan.” One in five firms plans to look for merger or acquisition partners.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Industry Statistics. As the owner of a firm that is both licensed as a builder and is home to a Real Estate sales brokerage as two parts of our three main service offerings, these stunning statistics hit home to me. I can only be discouraged by the continued erosion in demand and pricing as well as the astounding statistic of 28.4%