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VBC Giving Foundation Launches Modular Housing Community for Veterans in Philadelphia

Pro Builder

The $6 million, 47-unit new construction permanent housing community will serve as a template for future modular housing projects serving seniors, veterans, children aging out of foster care, abuse survivors, and refugees, the foundation said in a recent press release.

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PHCC Educational Foundation Announces Plumbing Apprentice Contest Winners

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Three top plumbing apprentices received awards in the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors–National Association (PHCC) Educational Foundation's Plumbing Apprentice Contest, held recently in Philadelphia, Pa. read more.

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4 key innovations and construction trends across airport design

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Photo courtesy Skanska At Philadelphia International Airport , the goal was to create a state-of-the-art terminal that enhanced traveler flow, improved safety, and enriched the passenger experience. In Philadelphia, the new baggage claim building received LEED® Gold Certification. Philadelphia International Airport.

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3 affordable housing projects that serve as social catalysts

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Eleven million people in this country are paying more than half of their income for rent, and these are low-income people,” says Richard Burns, CEO of the NHP Foundation, a national not-for-profit provider of affordable housing. Harrison Plaza now favors residents 55 and older who are at or below 60% of AMI for North Philadelphia.

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Pennsylvania Superior Court Places Time Limit on Good Faith Withholding Under CASPA

Constructlaw

Silvi), a concrete supplier, to supply concrete for the foundation for construction of a luxury hotel in Philadelphia. The night before the foundation was to be poured, Silvi and Carney signed a contract that increased Silvi’s scope of work to provide concrete for not only the foundation, but for the entire project.

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New Partnership Encourages Private Investment In Natural Infrastructure

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

The report , which was developed in collaboration with the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) and funded by the Rockefeller Foundation, focuses on Philadelphia’s innovative Green City, Clean Waters program as a model for stimulating investment in natural infrastructure. billion over 20 years. . -

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Best Cultural/Worship: The Barnes Foundation Replicates Historic Gallery

ENR Construction

The 93,000-sq-ft, LEED-Platinum building in Philadelphia includes an exact replica of the 1925 Merion gallery.