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Contractors May Benefit by Taking Equity in the Project They are Constructing

Construction and Infrastructure Law

Contractors may benefit in making a small equity investment in the projects they construct. In the past, it was not unusual for construction companies to make small equity investments in the projects they worked on. For example, a construction company building a power plant would take a 5% equity interest in the project.

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Converting downtown office into multifamily residential: Let’s stop and think about this

BD+C

On the surface, the idea seems like an attractive plug-and-play solution for all involved. Is conversion from office to multifamily really a good idea? It is only possible if owners and bankers give up on their old model, and their old valuation.” Or is this silver bullet really a poison pill? In his article, Grabar proposed, “.It

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Digital Builder Ep 55: Sparking a Passion for Construction in Younger Generations 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Whether it’s exploring ideas on the future of design or testing new methods of production, these centers are a connection engine where teams can combine cross-industry expertise with hands-on construction and fabrication. Evan, for instance, used to think that the construction sector was resistant to new ideas, which isn’t the case.

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USGBC Wants You to Comment on the Next Version of LEED

Green Building Law Update

Green Building Council is looking for the future of LEED and has officially opened a call for feedback and ideas for the next version of LEED. have been criticized for not going far enough to address, and will almost certainly find their way into the next generation rating system, it is social equity and matters of occupant health.

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Top 30 Construction Classes at Autodesk University 2021

Autodesk Construction Cloud

No matter where you’re at in your construction career, or what business goals you’re out to achieve, get ready for a set of construction classes designed to leave you with a long list of actionable takeaways. Massive amounts of data are created from project inception to design, planning, building, closeout, operations and beyond.

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Behind the Build: Interview with Chris Walker, VDC Project Manager at PENTA Building Group

Autodesk Construction Cloud

He also leads PENTA’s diversity committee, which focuses on promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the company. Even as a kid, I was interested in architecture and design. As for collaboration, I’ve found that different people—whether it’s the design team, contractors, or the owner—are working in silos.

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Declines in Design Activity Suggest a Bumpier Road to Recovery

PSMJ Resources

Declines in Design Activity Suggest a Bumpier Road to Recovery. At least half of firms expect to expand the geographic area that they serve, the architecture services they offer clients, or the facility types they design. Forty percent equity is not a loan.” Sullivan Kreiss Building Design Executive Search Blog.

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