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At the bank: The “excellent customer service” experience first-hand

Construction Marketing Ideas

I experienced one of those events on Friday at my bank (TD Canada Trust) and, as I went through the process, am reminded of both the costs and opportunities of turning the concept “exceptional customer […].

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Knights Brown wins £35m Cardiff coast defence job

Construction Enquirer

The £35m scheme to the south east of the city, on the Rover Way foreshore and the banks of the River Rhymney, has been designed to protect properties from extreme weather events, and from rising sea levels for the next 100 years. Work is expected to start on site later this year and will take around 3 years to complete.

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The Critical Role Contractors Play in Sustainable Infrastructure

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More frequent and stronger weather events threaten infrastructure sustainability, forcing public budgets into cycles of repair and rebuild. Contractors are on the leading edge of this challenge, tasked with providing sustainable solutions that don’t break the bank.

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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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Can No Down Payment Mortgages Close the Homeownership Gap?

Pro Builder

Bank of America is offering zero down payment mortgages to first-time minority homebuyers in five U.S. cities, but in the event of a housing downturn, the program could burden more recipients than it benefits. Can No Down Payment Mortgages Close the Homeownership Gap? Fri, 09/02/2022 - 09:54. cities, Realtor.com reports.

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NAR Kicks off Community Service Projects for Realtor Volunteer Days

Pro Builder

As part of the weeklong give-back event, Realtor associations, brokerages, and members nationwide will join forces to launch community service projects in all 50 states. The Dayton REALTORS association in Ohio has three volunteer projects planned for the week, including assembling a team of volunteers at the city’s Invite-a-Vet Car Show.

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Henry collapse drops bomb in bonding market

Construction Enquirer

The hit taken from the £400m revenue contractor’s collapse is broadly equivalent to one year’s premium throughput in the non-bank surety market. “It was a once in 10-year event for a company of this size but comes off the back of already high levels of corporate insolvency over the last 18 months.”

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