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Housing and the 2020 Presidential Election

Pro Builder

Housing and the 2020 Presidential Election. Housing issues are in play in the race for the presidency in the 2020 election, and home builders are paying attention. Do presidential elections really impact housing? housing industry. housing industry. Mon, 10/05/2020 - 23:10. John Caulfield, Senior Editor.

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Covid Pandemic Exposes More Children to Toxic Lead

Green Building Law Update

In the United States, today the most common childhood lead exposures are from lead based paint that was used in pre 1978 housing and from drinking water from old lead pipes and fixtures. The pandemic trapped thousands of children in the more than 24 million American homes with significant lead hazards.

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New Straw Bale Home Helps Educate People About Climate Issues

Natural Building

I call it my ‘dwelling on drawdown’ project,” she said, referring to the future point at which the atmosphere’s greenhouse gas levels stop climbing and start declining, halting climate change. The more than 200 straw bales she used were the waste product of two to three acres of wheat harvested about five miles from the house.

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Regulatory – Job Order Contacting Statutes and Guidelines

Job Order Contracting

This is list is for reference only and may not be complete or current. EDUCATION CODE TITLE 3. HIGHER EDUCATION CHAPTER 51 Sec. Texas Education Agency Guide. House Bill Analysis Job Order Contracting HB 2412. Regulatory – JOC. The JOC regulatory framework is evolving despite its long term use. Opinion No.

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A Bio-Architecture Primer with Scott Howard

Natural Building

Consider joining Scott Howard at earthenhand.com for the Bioarchitecture Primer educational course! Sessions will be recorded for future reference. The models will also be used as play houses for kids! Are you looking to build a natural structure in the near future?

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What You Should Know Before Taking a Construction Loan

Construction Marketing

Construction only : This type of loan covers house building costs only and requires for the loan to be repaid in full within a year after the project’s completion or refinanced into a mortgage. It can only be acquired with the proper education certification, expertise, and a contractor’s license.

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Marketing Industrialized Construction to Consumers

Pro Builder

Here’s how (and why) to target consumers with clear messaging about factory-built housing. RELATED: MORE 2022 HOUSING GIANTS ARTICLES AND DATA. Housing Giants 2022: What Now? The Housing Industry Post-Pandemic. 2022 Housing Giants List: U.S. 2022 Housing Giants rankings by housing type and region.