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Getting Older Homes Up to Snuff for Energy Efficiency

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Getting Older Homes Up to Snuff for Energy Efficiency ibush Sat, 04/29/2023 - 08:30 Residential buildings account for about 21% of energy use and 20% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the U.S. To reduce the climate impacts of residential buildings, the U.S. greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030. Programs such as the U.S.

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3 affordable housing projects that serve as social catalysts

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Trish Donnally MFPRO+ Blog Higher Education University Buildings Multifamily Housing Affordable Housing Senior Living Design Student Housing Designers Architects Projects Sustainable Development To say the United States is facing an affordable housing crisis is a major understatement. And that’s just California. It gets worse.

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Passive House is “In” in 2017

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Several mid-rise residential projects currently under construction will more than quadruple the number of available units and triple the square footage of Passive buildings. Pennsylvania offers tax credits for low income Passive House building. Information is available from events@psssivehousecal.org.

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Accounting for Retention Receivable & Payable: A Contractor’s Guide

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Retention can be withheld on residential or commercial projects and on both public and private projects. Peterson , a construction finance educator and author, “The retention in the retention receivable account is not collectible yet because the contractor has not earned the right to receive it.” According to Steven J.

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STATE FOCUS: Kansas Focuses On The All-Around

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The state recognizes that small businesses are critical to the economy and recently eliminated income taxes for many small organizations. In addition, the state offers a payroll withholding tax retention program and sales tax exemptions and recently lowered personal income taxes.

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The 40 Best Construction Podcasts

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A very entertaining, yet educational podcast based on Peter Taylor two best-selling books: “The lazy winner” and “The lazy project manager”. Do you want to understand better the residential construction, make better decisions and save money? Looking for great and educational stories? The lazy project manager. DIY Home builder.

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News About Earthbags Solving Climate Problems

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The couple founded Plenitud , a nonprofit educational farm and community in the western part of the island. Ineligible individuals either didn’t meet the program’s low income threshold or did not have the official deed to their property. We’re in the last phases of testing with the ICC right now,” Khalili said.