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HUD Jumpstarts PACE Financing for Homes

Green Building Law Update

Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Veterans Affairs released new guidance, changing their previous positions, now widely allowing residential Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing. real estate since the invention of the glass window. HVAC system upgrades, photovoltaic systems, cool roofs, etc.),

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The Startup Construction Business Checklist: 3 Important Documents You Need to Have

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A construction business needs need public liability insurance , and employers’ liability insurance if you employ staff. Although public liability insurance is not a legal requirement, it should be regarded as essential. Having insurance and legal information is vital, as they protect the business against unforeseen events.

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PACE Bill Due in Baltimore City

Green Building Law Update

PACE state enabling statutes generally authorize local governments to engage private sector lenders to provide upfront low interest financing to property owners for qualified projects (e.g., providing opportunities to separately finance the top 20% of a construction project or.),

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What Is a Certificate of Insurance (COI) for Contractors — and When Do You Need One?

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Aside from owners and GCs, a government entity may want to see proof of liability insurance. You may be seeking to work for a local, state, or federal government, and these bodies will want to know that you carry liability insurance before you’re awarded — or even considered — for a bid. When do I need to provide a COI?

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#92:  Lost Profits and Waivers of Consequential Damages

NH Construction Law

But many commercial construction contracts provide for mutual waivers of consequential damages in the event of a breach. Normally both types of damages, if adequately proven, are recoverable in a lawsuit by the nonbreaching party. Typical is the AIA’s A201 General Conditions (2017) § 15.1.7:

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Wyoming Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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FINANCING & GRANTS. The Business Ready Community Grant & Loan Program: Can provide financing for publicly owned infrastructure that promotes economic development within Wyoming communities and provides publicly owned infrastructure that facilitates a specific businesses needs. The purchase of these bonds is authorized by W.S.

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Oregon Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Oregon Business Development Fund (OBDF): A revolving loan fund that provides term fixed-rate financing for land, buildings, equipment, machinery and permanent working capital. may be feasible for financing smaller projects, particularly within the $1,000,000 to $5 million cost range. be a business owned by a severely disabled person.

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