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AFI appoints new finance chief

Construction Enquirer

Robert’s role on the holding company board will see him take overarching responsibility for the Group’s Finance, IT, HR, Property and ESG strategies, and lead its team of experienced directors including Richard Orme, who was promoted to Finance Director of AFI’s UK and Middle East operations in October last year.

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What Distinguishes Today’s Housing Slump From the 2008 Collapse?

Pro Builder

With much less financial risk-taking and an increase in equity wealth, today's buyers and homeowners are much more prepared to handle a housing downturn than they were in 2008. Not only is financing far less risky than it was leading up to the subprime mortgage collapse, but this time around, more homeowners are also equity rich.

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Serious Labs Accepts $5 Million to Develop VR Training

Construction Equipment

Serious Labs in Edmonton, Alberta, announced United Rentals and Brick and Mortar Ventures have invested $5 million in a Series A equity financing round to allow the company to continue its mission to develop innovative training solutions for heavy industry.

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The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: A Pivotal Moment for Water Public-Private Partnerships in the United States

Constructlaw

It distinguishes itself through a deliberate emphasis on efficiency, innovation, and collaboration in project delivery — a strategic focus that aligns seamlessly with the core principles driving successful public-private partnerships (P3s). 2] However, the significance of the IIJA extends beyond its substantial funding.

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Top 10 Companies for Environmental Engineers to Work For

CivilJungle

It deals with innovative new technologies to help positively impact the environment we live in and can take many forms such as architecture, civil engineering, renewable energy sources, and more. – Debt/Equity Ratio. – Return on Equity. Debt/Equity Ratio. Return on Equity. Debt/Equity Ratio.

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What's next for affordable housing in 2024?

BD+C

We think this kind of innovation will continue, with intensified focus on cutting carbon emissions and improving buildings’ environmental footprints. We distilled that information into an interactive tool—our IRA Calculator —which can estimate financing opportunities at stake in different sustainable design decisions.

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

Pro Builder

Economy In June, NAHB co-hosted the second Innovative Housing Showcase on the National Mall with the U.S. A key effort was implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the industry to broaden the workforce. NAHB Economics Housing Policy + Finance Leadership NAHB Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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