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Builders Pause New Projects as Home Sales Slow, but Experts Say the Time to Build Is Now

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Regional builders are holding off on new construction projects as buyer demand dips, but experts worry that delayed development will add to a decades-old housing shortage . Mr. Lewis’s company takes raw land and over the course of decades adds basic infrastructure like sewers, streets and traffic signals. New-Construction Projects.

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How to plan your warehouse layout

The Korte Company

A warehouse’s layout directly affects how well it does this, so developing thoughtful layouts is obviously a critical step in the pre-construction process. This can become complicated because owners almost always base their warehouse construction plans on current and future needs. Read our guide on financing new construction here.

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The benefits and drawbacks of mixed-use development

The Korte Company

Examples of this include: A single or significantly fewer costly sewer tap-ins. This further highlights the benefits of mixed-use development as both the initial construction and ongoing operation of the site generate cost savings. In addition, developers often seek local tax incentives and rebates to help defray construction costs.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Alabama Infrastructure Grant Program: Funds are available to public entities for extension of water, sewer and road facilities to service new or expanding industries. It allows for the construction of roads, bridges, etc. architectural and engineering, interest incurred during construction, etc.).

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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SALES & USE TAX ABATEMENTS: Taxes on construction-related transactions, pollution control devices are exempt from sales and use taxes. MADE IN ALABAMA” JOB INCENTIVES ACT: Qualifying companies may receive a transferable income tax credit to offset import tariff costs during local construction process.

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