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Home Price Appreciation Benefits Some Homeowners but Leaves Many More Scrambling

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While some are swimming in equity, others are drowning in debt—and losing their homes as a result. In 2021, states like Virginia, Georgia, and New York reported the largest increases in foreclosures as property values appreciated between 18-21% while property taxes increased at an average of 9%,14% and 21%, respectively.

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Digital Builder Ep 38: Strategies for Reusing Construction Waste

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The Kendeda Building at Georgia Tech is an example of this in action. To meet the requirements for reusing waste, the Kendeda project team salvaged materials from within the Georgia Tech campus. The Kendeda project also prioritized equity by providing job opportunities for community members who were struggling to find work.

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The New Competitive Advantage: A Business Case for Sustainable Construction 

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Salvaging “waste” and using them as building materials can positively impact projects and communities, making them more sustainable, equitable, and resilient. For example, when Skanska worked on the Kendeda Building in Georgia , the team used reclaimed materials whenever possible.

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Coating for sustainability

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Using innovative design elements and low-volatile organic compound (VOC), high-performance coating systems, the Kendeda Building at Georgia Tech, Atlanta, is set to become the largest Living Building Challenge (LBC) building in the Southeast. LEED was first introduced in 1993 and continues to evolve.

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Top 25 Finalists for Ivory Innovations' Housing Affordability Prize

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In the Finance category, finalists include organizations focused on construction financing, shared-equity models, and renter programs that support increased savings and equity. RenoFi | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania RenoFi.com is the first one-stop-shop marketplace for financing a home renovation.

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Cover Story: Global Biotech Report

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Our itinerary includes the new Biosciences Training Center, now under construction in Georgia, and a look at the Life Sciences Greenhouses in Pennsylvania, which nurture the seedlings of innovation until they’re ready to blossom into commercial use. Ground was broken at the end of March on the new Georgia BioScience Training Center.

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Building With a Purpose: Exploring Construction Careers That Make a Difference

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Her goal is to foster equity in construction and encourage women to pursue their dreams in the field. For example, Georgia-based Bryson Constructors Inc. won a National Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Excellence Award from ABC in 2023. Solar Installer Addressing excessive power consumption starts with promoting renewable energy.