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Can We Make Home Building a Little Less ‘Interesting?’

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The commonly accepted number for the retail price increase of a home in 2020 is around 17%. I can definitely state that these top builders are among the most process-centered I have worked with in my career. First, many cannot find enough trade contractors to build the homes, with six-month cycle times becoming all too common.

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Architects on the Jobsite

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His first jobs were high end retail design projects. We would argue that it is a requirement for being a good architect, and definitely for being a great one. This rarely happens in the commercial realm, but the residential market is definitely more personal. This phrase is definitely a double-edged sword for architects.

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Global Growth Surge in Southwest Louisiana

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Mary (PWSM) are shallow draft ports. There is definitely a safe environment to raise a family. Essentially, the region is in the midst of a ‘boom.” The public will build to suit and issue bonds for buildings and lease them back to the business. There is no property tax on the land or buildings. 8% from attaining an A average.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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The incentive is available for non-retail businesses engaged in commerce for profit that fall into certain categories. Program regulations are currently being drafted to include the expanded definition for “Advanced Manufacturers.” The benefit depends on the tier of the county in which the company locates. TAX INCENTIVES.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

00 23 00 Procurement Definitions. 00 71 00 Contracting Definitions. 01 42 16 Definitions. 11 21 00 Retail and Service Equipment. 12 53 00 Retail Furniture. 12 53 83 Custom Retail Furniture. Requirements. 00 01 01 Project Title Page. 00 01 03 Project Directory. 00 01 05 Certifications Page. 00 31 46 Permits.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

00 23 00 Procurement Definitions. 00 71 00 Contracting Definitions. 01 42 16 Definitions. 11 21 00 Retail and Service Equipment. 12 53 00 Retail Furniture. 12 53 83 Custom Retail Furniture. Requirements. 00 01 01 Project Title Page. 00 01 03 Project Directory. 00 01 05 Certifications Page. 00 31 46 Permits.