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Rent Control Policies Gain Traction—Economists Say They’re a Bad Idea

Pro Builder

But unless that money comes into the market and investors see that as a better investment than some other kind of equity or some other kind of investment, they’re not going to come.” We’ve instead relied on the private sector to do so,” said Sharon Wilson Géno, president of the National Multifamily Housing Council.

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Contractors May Benefit by Taking Equity in the Project They are Constructing

Construction and Infrastructure Law

Contractors may benefit in making a small equity investment in the projects they construct. In the past, it was not unusual for construction companies to make small equity investments in the projects they worked on. For example, a construction company building a power plant would take a 5% equity interest in the project.

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Homebuyers Unable to Find Traditional Mortgages Are Trying Out Alternative Financing

Pro Builder

Because buyers lack proof of ownership, their payments may not build equity in the property, and it may not be clear who is responsible for taxes and repairs. They are almost always a horrible idea.”. They come with very high risk,” said Mike Calhoun, president of the Center for Responsible Lending. Housing Policy + Finance.

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Inclusive design requires relearning how we read space

BD+C

Early critiques of this idea emphasized physical accessibility, noting that mobility-challenged individuals perceive inaccessible environments as barriers to full social and personal development. David Johnson, AIA, LEED AP Higher Education University Buildings Designers It’s a simple premise: we all perceive space differently.

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Digital Builder Ep 43: The Reality of Construction’s Changing Workforce

Autodesk Construction Cloud

. “As we’re progressing, it’s going to be important to have people of different backgrounds—whether it’s gender, race, culture—and bringing those ideas and those perspectives to our teams.” “It’s the idea of equitable, not just equity,” says Camille.

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Private Equity Expert William Lehr joins PSMJ's M&A Consulting Team

PSMJ Resources

Private Equity Expert William Lehr joins PSMJ’s M&A Consulting Team. “From cross-border deals to growing opportunities for private equity, 2012 will be a busy year.” “From cross-border deals to growing opportunities for private equity, 2012 will be a busy year.” Construction Marketing Ideas.

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Digital Builder Ep 55: Sparking a Passion for Construction in Younger Generations 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Whether it’s exploring ideas on the future of design or testing new methods of production, these centers are a connection engine where teams can combine cross-industry expertise with hands-on construction and fabrication. Evan, for instance, used to think that the construction sector was resistant to new ideas, which isn’t the case.