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Photo courtesy Móz Designs. By Ernie Ngo. Structural elements such as columns are a key architectural component of every project. Equipping designers with column solutions that simultaneously meet design standards and building requirements enhance project outcomes. Metal column covers offer an innovative answer to both these standards, ranging from straightforward column covers intended for high-traffic environments, such as airports, to intricate design features in an architecturally significan

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Between 2018 and 2022, Englewood’s national construction work in the cannabis retail industry grew by 100% and we expect that trajectory to continue as more states legalize recreational marijuana use and cannabis firms expand into new markets. Like any CRE sector, the cannabis industry comes with its own set of nuances for planning and executing construction projects – particularly since it is relatively new and highly regulated.

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Federal judge said oil pipeline project review by Corps in Minnesota did not have to include operating impacts on climate change, as opponent groups contended.

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Photo courtesy Jackie Ricciardi. By David Diedrick and Cecile Roman. According to climate experts, rising levels of carbon in the atmosphere will raise worldwide average temperatures by 1.5 degrees between 2030 and 2052. To the average person, a mere 1.5 degrees may seem inconsequential, but even a tenth of a degree can make a significant difference.

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As Housing Affordability Diminishes, Renters Are Fighting Back. ldeakins. Mon, 10/17/2022 - 10:20. Renters are lobbying for tenant-friendly laws as soaring rental costs and record inflation chip away at housing affordability across the U.S. For two years, rental costs have jumped to new highs, and as inflation now chips away at affordability for everyday goods and spiking mortgage rates push prospective buyers into an already crowded pool of competing renters, additional price hikes are being me

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Strict Zoning Laws Are Forcing Homeowners to Expand Underground. ldeakins. Mon, 10/17/2022 - 10:28. Homeowners looking to add square footage to their homes in regions with strict zoning laws are digging deep to create spacious and luxurious 'McBasements'. For homeowners restricted by zoning regulations, expanding a home’s square footage may mean digging underground to create spacious “McBasements” equipped with luxury amenities.

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These Are the Hottest Suburban Markets in the U.S. Right Now. ldeakins. Mon, 10/17/2022 - 10:36. Homebuyers are flocking to suburbs like Paradise Valley, Arizona for luxury amenities at a fraction of the cost of pricey surrounding metros. The mid-pandemic Great Migration may be coming to a close, but demand is still hot in suburban markets, where millions of Americans continue to work remotely in more affordable homes that still offer prime access to the city.

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How These Female Business Leaders Foster Trust in the Workplace. ldeakins. Mon, 10/17/2022 - 10:15. Four female panelists discussed strategies to create a healthy and inclusive workplace at Fortune 's Most Powerful Women Summit last week . Moderated by Girls Who Code founder Reshma Saujani, a panel of four female business leaders shared their strategies for fostering trust in an evolving business landscape at Fortune’ s Most Powerful Women Summit in California.

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Monthly Mortgage Payments Soar to New Record High. ldeakins. Mon, 10/17/2022 - 10:09. Mortgage rates are up to a 20-year high as the Fed tightens its monetary policy in a tactical market correction meant to slow runaway inflation . The average 30-year mortgage rate hit 6.7% for zero points and top tier scenarios on Friday, the highest rate in 20 years, according to Bill McBride in the CalculatedRisk Newsletter.

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