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Green Buildings are Subsidizing Conventional Buildings Stymying Climate Progress

Green Building Law Update

The financial value of green buildings is well documented, from commanding higher rents, greater occupancy rates, and increased occupant satisfaction, to lower operating costs for everything from reduced insurance premiums and less energy utilized, easily resulting in an increased return on investment of more than 9% over conventional building.

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Key Financial & Safety Metrics for Subcontractor Qualification 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

For another, work delays from 2021 are likely to impact the risk of subcontractor default in 2022 and beyond. . The following standard financial ratios can help risk management teams evaluate potential trade partners during the subcontractor qualification process. FINANCIAL RATIOS: DEBT . Debt Ratio .

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#128:  Waivers of Subrogation

NH Construction Law

Subrogation – the right of an insurer, upon paying an injured party’s damages arising out of a negligence claim, to chase the negligent party for reimbursement – is a staple of the law. And the insurer will have no say in the matter. Notice that this clause expressly addresses only property insurance.

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Construction Law: May 2024

Construction Law

News Our regular news round up includes a survey saying collaboration is on the rise; Network Rail promises a partnering approach in its new framework; and a warning that carbon reduction policy risks legal challenge. Arbitration Restructuring versus arbitral awards – will the debt survive?

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What Your Business Credit Report Tells Lenders

Pro Builder

Just like your personal credit score, your business credit score indicates whether you’re a good risk for paying your debts or not. Like a personal credit report, your business credit report allows prospective lenders to assess your risk level as a borrower. What Is a Business Credit Score? What Is a Good Business Credit Score?

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What You Should Know Before Taking a Construction Loan

Construction Marketing

To win the construction loan approval, make at least a 20% down payment, ensure you’ve got a great credit score, low debt to income rate, sufficient earnings to pay off the loan, construction and project budget approval, and general contractor or builder approval. What to consider about construction loans.

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Leaseback: Get a New Building While Keeping Capital in Your Business

Wolgast Corporation

This new building can be built to suit your operational needs rather than trying to fit your operation into an existing floor plan, and with limited risk to your business. The developer reviews the business owner/lessee’s business financials and determines that he or she is a qualified candidate to take on the risk of building their building.

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