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Hope Renovations Nonprofit Trains Women for Construction Careers

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Women are largely underrepresented in the skilled trades, but Nora El-Khouri Spencer, founder of the Hope Renovations nonprofit, seeks to change that with more inclusive education and training resources. Education + Training. Tue, 05/24/2022 - 10:38. We want to make it as easy for them as possible.". Women in Construction.

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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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Tax Reform Impact on Employers and Employees

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Repeal of employee deduction and income exclusion for moving expenses: Under current law (Code Section 132(a)(6) and (g)), an employee can exclude qualified moving expense reimbursements from gross income. Certain of these expenses are not deductible unless, in aggregate, they exceed 2% of the employee’s adjusted gross income.

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Affordable Housing That LEEDs in Being Green and Sustainable

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The 72,989-square-foot LEED Gold development supports low-income families, formerly incarcerated residents, and those who have experienced homelessness. . . Freedom Commons provides access to transportation and uses a high-performing mechanical system. All photos: Bronx Pro Group). . .

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HBI President Ed Brady’s Call to Action to Solve the Construction Industry’s Labor Shortage

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At the International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Orlando last month, Ed Brady, president of the Home Builders Institute (HBI)—the educational arm of the national Association of Home Builders ( NAHB )—led the call to action for solving the housing industry’s chronic skilled labor shortage. . Rich Binsacca, Editorial Director. million by 2025. .

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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. percent of all U.S. railroad miles.

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The Merits of Building with Reclaimed Wood

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Reclaimed wood shortens the supply chains and transportation of necessary materials. Wood that would otherwise end up in the landfill can be used to benefit the local economy, using local artisans and construction crews, who are often from low-income communities and communities of color.