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Why You Need a Backup Plan for a Housing Market in Flux

Pro Builder

Why You Need a Backup Plan for a Housing Market in Flux. With rising interest rates, unmet demand, and record-high home sales prices, having a Plan B (and maybe even a Plan C) can help home builders weather a fluctuating housing market . Why Home Builders Need to Have a Plan B. Personally, I like havĀ­ing a Plan C, too.).

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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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Converting downtown office into multifamily residential: Letā€™s stop and think about this

BD+C

On the surface, the idea seems like an attractive plug-and-play solution for all involved. Is conversion from office to multifamily really a good idea? For example, here in Los Angeles, the public transportation planning has been focused on getting workers to downtown every morning. Or is this silver bullet really a poison pill?

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USGBC Wants You to Comment on the Next Version of LEED

Green Building Law Update

Green Building Council is looking for the future of LEED and has officially opened a call for feedback and ideas for the next version of LEED. and also plan whatā€™s next for the rating system. So, take a few minutes, now, and provide USGBC with some feedback and ideas for the next version of LEED at [link].

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These 5 essential traits in your team are the secret to a successful construction project

Fieldwire

He collaborates with organizations supporting diversity, equity and inclusion , and champions inclusive hiring in his team so all people have a seat at the table. Planning Trust is essential, but without a clear plan, itā€™s like having a blueprint but no instructions. Why does it matter to the task?

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Building A Home On A Budget ā€“ 4 Tips To Suggest For Potential Buyers

Pro Builder

Even if a prospective homeowner has purchased the land and set things up with you or your company, such that there's a gradual payment schedule, there's a difference between planning and paying. At first, this might sound like a burdensome idea to some buyers. In reality though, a personal loan can get the job done.

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Design for belonging: An introduction to inclusive design

BD+C

Greg Fenton, AIA, and Stephanie McDaniel, AIA, LEED AP Airports Arenas Cultural Facilities Education Facilities K-12 Schools School Construction University Buildings Office Buildings BWBR seeks to bring an equity lens to every project we take on as part of the ongoing work of pursuing inclusivity in our organization and our communities.

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