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SEC Charges Mining Company with Misleading Investors in its ESG Disclosures

Green Building Law Update

By allegedly manipulating those disclosures, Vale compounded the social and environmental harm caused by the Brumadinho dam’s tragic collapse and undermined investors’ ability to evaluate the risks posed by Vale’s securities.”. The SEC’s complaint, filed in U.S. More information about the Task Force can be found here.

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Types of Capital for Construction Businesses

Levelset

Several different types of capital — working capital , debt capital , and equity capital — are common in the construction industry. For most businesses, working capital will be front of mind, but debt capital and equity capital serve important purposes as well. Debt capital. 3 types of capital for construction. Working capital.

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4 Factors Underwriters Consider When Issuing a Construction Bond

Levelset

However, larger projects come with greater risks and additional challenges. Large, multi-year projects are also more likely to face risks from potential economic changes, supply chain issues, and other unforeseen pressures that can threaten them. Next, subtract the sum of your accounts payable, short-term debts owed, and over-billings.

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The Top 10 Mistakes Sales Managers Make (and How to Avoid Them)

Pro Builder

A sales presentation during an interview predicts success. A sales presentation during the interview can tell you whether your candidate did their homework, is able to put together and deliver a presentation, and how well they communicate. A sales presentation will show you if the candidate can sell, not if they will sell.

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#67:  Paying Your Subcontractor's Employees

NH Construction Law

The threat of that withholding may be enough to entice the sub to prioritize scarce dollars toward employee-related debts before feeding any other wolf at the door. But hey, who ever said that general contracting was risk-free? Some subcontracts provide that unpaid employees may be paid directly and/or issued joint checks.

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Contractors Use Google Earth Like A Giant Stanley Tape Measure

Contractor Bookkeeping

For Our Financial Analyst , financial manager and economist and statistician friends reading this I know what you are thinking: What about the Present Value? How will it affect the debt to equity ratio? What about discount rates? What about the opportunity costs? What about borrowing costs? How will it affect the current ratio?

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Recent Downturn in Architecture Firm Billings Accelerates

PSMJ Resources

With the fluctuating economy and the recent downgrade of the country’s debt, it remains unclear what the future will hold for the design industry. Businesses seem to be paying down debt and not risking investment in new ventures. Business Presentations. Presenting the Ideal You. The Wall Street Journal.