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Critics Question ‘Housing First’ Approach as Homelessness Crisis Worsens

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Despite rising budgets to combat homelessness in New York City and California, the national crisis has improved by just 10% compared with 2007. Though a “housing first” strategy has provided foundational support for thousands of unhoused people across the U.S., Housing Policy + Finance. Housing Policy + Finance.

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New Partnership Encourages Private Investment In Natural Infrastructure

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In the wake of 2012’s unparalleled extreme weather events, a green infrastructure financing guide was released by the NatLab consortium—a collaboration between the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and The Nature Conservancy, and sustainable asset management firm EKO Asset Management Partners. Posted by Heidi Schwartz.

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Adding Efficient Construction Management and LEED Certification to Lower Operating Costs

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“LEED is a perfect example of an energy/environmental standard that did not come from the government down, but from society up, as society has come to value more sustainable workplaces,” New York Times journalist Thomas Friedman said in his book, Hot, Flat, and Crowded: Why We Need a Green Revolution—and How it Can Renew America.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

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Accounting & Finance. In their coverage of the revolution in Egypt, The New York Times reported, “Movement Began With Outrage and a Facebook Page That Gave It an Outlet.” foundation. foundation software. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. General Management.

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New Partnership Releases Guide To Stimulate Private Investment In Natural Infrastructure

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In the wake of Superstorm Sandy and 2012’s unparalleled extreme weather events, a new green infrastructure financing guide was released by the NatLab consortium—a collaboration between the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), The Nature Conservancy , and sustainable asset management firm EKO Asset Management Partners.

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Housing’s Great Rethink: Workforce Development Takes Center Stage

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As to where they went after quitting, the latest BLS and Census data points to more job swapping within the same industries, generally a one-to-one correlation, especially in high-paying industries such as technology, finance, and media. Louis (FRBSL). “The based organization dedicated to addressing the construction worker shortage. “It

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Solicitation Coming for Earthquake Engineering Research Centers.

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ENR New York. Description: National Science Foundation to kick off its second competition for earthquake engineering research centers in October. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Sustainability. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis.