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Debts, lawsuits force Detroit builder to file bankruptcy

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Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.

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Ford lays out plans for mobility innovation district in Detroit

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That metro’s July 2013 bankruptcy—the largest municipal filing in U.S. Any conversation about what’s wrong with urban America is bound to bring up Detroit at some point.

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Modular Builder VBC On the Verge of $25-Million Buy for Katerra Assets

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Volumetric Building Companies (VBC) is in the final stages of a $25-million bankruptcy acquisition of Katerra’s former headquarters in Tracy, Calif. Tue, 08/03/2021 - 14:15. CEO Vaughan Buckley says VBC will reach out to some Katerra employees and customers. The purchase could close as early as Aug.

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5 Success Factors for Construction Firms

Construction Marketing

Remedy: Purposeful and Mobile Apps. Mobile apps are extremely helpful because they can be used on-site, and, interestingly enough, they’re appealing to the older generation. Automate documentation with mobile devices. It is not unheard of for a construction firm to face bankruptcy and fail because of a lawsuit.

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Doubling Down in NJ

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Christie signed a bill authorizing Internet gambling in the Garden State, enabling people to play casino games on their mobile phones and laptops. This effort has taken on an added sense of urgency in the wake of this month’s announcement by the luxury resort Revel that it is filing for bankruptcy protection. The gleaming $2.6-billion

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How To Reduce Risk On Construction Projects

ProcurementExpress.com

What can I do besides bankruptcy? A tool that is mobile for all construction workers to link to it at any time. A real life example: I am a contractor and I have underbid a house by $14000. The project is almost completed and just figured that out. I can not afford this loss.

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How To Reduce Risk On Construction Projects

ProcurementExpress.com

What can I do besides bankruptcy? A tool that is mobile for all construction workers to link to it at any time. A real life example: I am a contractor and I have underbid a house by $14000. The project is almost completed and just figured that out. I can not afford this loss.

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