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Tellurian delays construction on $27B Louisiana energy project

Construction Dive

Reduced demand, low natural gas prices and the coronavirus have kept the energy company from securing the equity partnerships that will allow for construction financing.

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COMMUNITY PROFILE: Opportunity Knocks in Southwest Louisiana

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Credit: Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance). Opportunity is a word used a lot when discussions about Southwest Louisiana are started. George Swift, president and CEO of the Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance, asserts that prospects are great for any business that locates or expands in the area. “We

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Increasing Home Values Lift 1 Million Homes from 'Underwater' Status

Pro Builder

On the flip side, “equity-rich” homes that have a value at least double the loan balance, increased by 4.2 The major metro areas with the highest share of underwater mortgages include Baton Rouge (which topped the list at 12.7%) and New Orleans in Louisiana, and Toledo and Youngstown in Ohio. Now, with home values up, there remains 2.25

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Margaret Whelan on How Capital Is Fueling Innovation

Pro Builder

After failing to secure capital with another advisor, he convinced Whelan to take him on as a client, and she brokered a $45-million deal with Louisiana-Pacific to buy half of the off-site construction manufacturer before it had recorded any revenue. One of those companies was fellow Ireland native Gerry McCaughey’s Entekra.

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Margaret Whelan on How Capital is Fueling Innovation

Pro Builder

After failing to secure capital with another advisor, he convinced Whelan to take him on as a client, and she brokered a $45-million deal with Louisiana-Pacific to buy half of the off-site construction manufacturer before it had recorded any revenue. One of those companies was fellow Ireland native Gerry McCaughey’s Entekra.

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AU 2022 Is Back In Person and We Want to Hear from You

Autodesk Construction Cloud

This year, we’re thrilled to announce we’ll be back as an in-person conference on September 27-29 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Advancing the Industry: What programs are you building to drive diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in the construction industry? Looking for Inspiration for your Proposal?

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What is PACE Financing and Is It Doomed?

Construction Law Monitor

While not passed in response to the FHFA announcement, Louisiana’s new PACE egislation may have predicted these problems, as it greatly accommodated mortgage holders. Green Legislation from the Louisiana 2010 Session (constructionlawmonitor.com). One such bill is the PACE Assessment Protection Act of 2010. Stay tuned.

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