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What You Should Know Before Taking a Construction Loan

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If the appraisers approve, the lender makes more draw payments to the contractor. It can only be acquired with the proper education certification, expertise, and a contractor’s license. During the construction phase, most lenders need interest-only payments. Once the project is complete, you can begin repaying your loan.

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NAHB Chairman Jerry Konter: Reflecting on 2022, Looking Ahead to 2023

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coming together for the first time in two years to experience the latest in building products, techniques, and educational sessions. A key effort was implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the industry to broaden the workforce. We began the year with the International Builders’ Show in Orlando, Fla.,

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Addressing Labor Shortages Through DEI: Overheard in the Big Room  

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DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) programs and practices help build a stronger and more resilient workforce to weather the labor shortage. . Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Definition According to the Pros . My organization has a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment. This is most likely not new news to you.

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The New Frameworks Philosophy

Natural Building

A vital part of its mission is to “draw down” carbon in its projects to reverse emissions. In addition to its commitment to natural materials and, as McArleton puts it, “their effective use in our climate,” New Frameworks is committed to workplace equity and social justice.

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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. We build several types of projects, including hospitality, education, and healthcare. RFIs, drawings, and models are easily accessible thanks to technology. Then there’s remote collaboration.

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Oscar Expands In Arizona

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The Oscar Concierge is a unique program which allows Oscar to deliver a more personal experience to educate and empower our members.”. The region’s large, skilled workforce, high quality of life and pro-business climate and creative office space options like The Circuit were attractive draws for the company.

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Behind the Build: Interview with Kelly Hoskovec, Project Executive at Level 10 Construction

Autodesk Construction Cloud

In addition to running projects, I also support business development, reaching out to new clients, working on some in-house processes, and updating our DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) plan. But I didn’t want to be stuck behind a desk drawing a detail or staring at a computer screen. . So we run the gamut here.