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Higher Mortgage Rates Could Level Out Home Prices, Says Economist

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The current market results from years of underbuilding, further complicated by a severe lack of skilled labor, not enough developed lots, cost of loans to finance construction, materials costs, and other regulations. Less than three years after he sold the condo in the District of Columbia, prices there began falling.

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Study quantifies cost premiums for net zero buildings

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The District of Columbia has more green buildings than other large U.S. s policies have made it a leader in highly efficient building construction and renovation. New goals will likely prompt the District to raise the efficiency bar even higher. Regulations Codes and Standards' read more.

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New Mexico Takes a Big Step Toward Authorizing P3s

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The public infrastructure component covers the construction or improvement of public transportation facilities or public transportation other than toll roads. The bill currently sits with the New Mexico Senate Judicial Committee for further consideration.

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Davis-Bacon Wage Rates and Construction

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Department of Labor) to all laborers and mechanics on Federal government and District of Columbia construction projects in excess of $2,000. Construction includes alteration and/or repair, including painting and decorating, of public buildings or public works. DAVIS-BACON DEFINITIONS. Laborer or mechanic. Exclusions.

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D.C. aims to be a green leader with new building codes

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The District of Columbia has released a revised set of building codes to make it a leader in green construction. Under the new codes, new buildings will use 30% less energy than projects under existing regulations.

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Download Civil Engineering Building Codes

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Download Civil Engineering Building Codes National Building code is actually bunch of rules which signifies the minimum standards of constructed as well as non-constructed objects. The codes regulation the planning and construction of structures wherever adopted into law.

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D.C. authority wants to halt sewer tunnel projects while investigating green stormwater alternatives

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The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority has proposed building three tunnels to help manage sewage overflows. It now proposes suspending construction of the tunnels while it conducts an eight-year study on green infrastructure to see if there are more sustainable options. read more.

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