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Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion

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Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion 0 qpurcell Thu, 09/28/2023 - 10:37 Office Buildings IMEG's Edwin Dean, Joe Gulden, and Doug Sweeney, share seven key focuses for structural engineers when planning office-to-residential conversions. faces a housing deficit of 3.8 million units.

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The impact of office-to-residential conversion on downtown areas

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The impact of office-to-residential conversion on downtown areas 0 qpurcell Mon, 10/16/2023 - 08:29 Office Buildings Gensler's Duanne Render looks at the incentives that could bring more office-to-residential conversions to life. Clair West , Toronto, Ontario.

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HUD Jumpstarts PACE Financing for Homes

Green Building Law Update

Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Veterans Affairs released new guidance, changing their previous positions, now widely allowing residential Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing. real estate since the invention of the glass window. A directory of state and local PACE laws in available here.

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How Excessive Design Standards Hurt Home Affordability

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How Excessive Design Standards Hurt Home Affordability. Stringent residential design standards imposed by local governments are affecting housing costs; the impact of new residential construction on the broader economy (chart). Design Standards Gone Too Far. Thu, 10/01/2020 - 06:00. NAHB Housing Policy Briefing.

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2023 Design Trends Highlight Post-Pandemic Shifts and Affordability Struggles

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2023 Design Trends Highlight Post-Pandemic Shifts and Affordability Struggles esorum Mon, 03/06/2023 - 12:43 Home buyer preferences have continued to shift home building trends in the wake of COVID-19. They want their homes to support their day-to-day health—physically, emotionally, and mentally.”

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All You Need To Know About Construction Project Management To Get Started

Construction Marketing

The goal of every construction project management is to complete the project, and the balancing of resources, finances, time, and feasibility plays a crucial role in its completion. . The most common types of construction projects are residential, commercial, roadway, industrial and heavy construction.

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Two Leading Women in Construction Events Unite

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The new Women in Residential + Commercial Construction Conference (WIR+CC) will take place in Nashville, Tenn., Combining these two long-standing events aligns with our mission to create an event most impactful for women in the design and construction industry. October 25-27. Plus, plenty of fun in the Music City—Nashville.