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California is a Model for PACE Loan Reform

Green Building Law Update

California’s statutory changes to its existing residential Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing program, that became effective January 1, 2017, may be a model for residential PACE programs across the nation. The first residential PACE program started in Berkeley, California in 2007. 2693 and Assembly Bill No.

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Construction Industry Bounces Back in 2013

Constructonomics

Much of the growth in the construction industry can be attributed to the residential construction market where new home starts rose 7 percent from February 2013 to March 2013 to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.036 million. The 7 percent rise in residential construction starts was largely due to a 26.9 and Residential at 60.9.

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A position is vacant for Quantity Surveyor / Estimator

Construction Cost Estimating

The candidate should contain at least 5 years experience and onsite experience with contracts with regard to residential housing / Offices / Warehouse construction. Tender and contract documents formation together with the bills of materials for procurement. Estimate, value, submit and negotiate contract variations.

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HIRI Continues to See Growth for Home Improvement Product Sales.

Contractor Magazine

Residential Plumbing. The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) has just released its September 2012 forecast for the size and trends in the home improvement market. TAMPA, FLA. -- The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) has just released its September 2012 forecast for the size and trends in the home improvement market.

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A Cash Flow Guide for Architects

Levelset

You’re providing a service to your customers, but your contracts are often lump-sum , and billings are often determined by the percentage of completion. Let’s take a look at the basics of cash flow and how architects can budget their expenses and forecast their income to stay in good financial standing. Forecasting your revenue.

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20 construction industry trends to watch in 2020

Building Radar

Closing contracts: simple, safe and efficient with blockchain technology 12. Forecasts: How the construction industry in Germany will develop in 2020 Software in the construction industry 1. Furthermore, forecast models calculate realistic time constraints for project control. Robotics: colleagues with muscles of steel 13.

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40+ APAC Construction Industry Statistics You Need to Know

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The Australian construction industry experienced a contraction of 2.3% In 2022, APAC construction experts expect growth in private residential, commercial, and infrastructure to be up 12%, 15%, and 50% respectively. In 2021, it was forecasted that spending on APAC smart cities would amount to US$45.3 Oxford Economics ].