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Are There Lessons From the Great Recession for the COVID-19 Pandemic?

Pro Builder

Yet some tools and tactics are salient no matter the economic climate, such as controlling cash flow and getting out of deals that may no longer pencil out in the new conditions. . . 1] Mind Your Cash. If the market did roll over, he might have to lay people off, but would not be stuck with land debt. Is it profitable?

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U.S. CRE Turning Around In 2014, According To New PwC/ULI Report

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

As a result, the report anticipates that 2014 may be the year that many investors who have traditionally focused mainly on large established markets such as Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco and Washington, will be expanding their focus to other cities in order to protect capital.

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The Future of the Built Environment in 2019

Stok

2018 was a big year for embodied carbon , culminating in the launch of materialsCAN (Carbon Action Network) – a global group of manufacturers and building professionals committed to prioritizing embodied carbon in building materials – at Greenbuild in Chicago. Embodied Carbon and the Trend Toward Mass Timber.