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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

Green Building Law Update

Styrofoam is actually a registered trademark of Dow Chemical Company and is a brand generally used in industrial settings for building materials and pipe insulation. Styrofoam is not used in the food service industry for coffee cups, coolers, or packaging materials, which are generally made of expanded polystyrene.

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What Is Building Valuation | Purposes of Building Valuation | Building Valuation Methods

CivilJungle

Some of these things are the type of material and the quality of used contents like cement, concrete, and rods, in making the building. Building valuation is a process that saves you from suffering a heavy loss when you sell your house or building or when you buy a house or building. What Is Building Valuation? 5% per year.

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Incoming NAHB Chairman Jerry Konter on Regaining a Culture of Membership

Pro Builder

Incoming NAHB Chairman Jerry Konter on Regaining a Culture of Membership. We also need to change the culture that says every person should be college-bound and [instead] promote the advantages of careers in housing. In 1977, I would develop a subdivision, put in the water and sewer system, and then sell it to the municipality.

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Green construction tips to make your facility environmentally friendly

The Korte Company

In addition, if owners can demonstrate that their building will use less water over the lifespan of the building, they can save money before construction is even finished in the form of reduced sewer tap-in costs. Material choices can enhance climate control. Reusing water is also possible. Sustainable return on investment.

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Builder of the Year Ivory Homes' Innovation Agenda

Pro Builder

Instead, Clark Ivory reassumed his CEO duties and set a bold, uncharted course to diversify the company’s successful semi-custom, move-up home legacy to include affordable housing for an increasing underserved segment of buyers. Design Within Reach—Exploring Attainable Housing Options. See past Builder of the Year winners. and Outward.

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State by State Incentives Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Alabama Infrastructure Grant Program: Funds are available to public entities for extension of water, sewer and road facilities to service new or expanding industries. Income Tax Capital Credit: The Income Tax Capital Credit has been available since 1995. For a list of state economic development agencies, click this link.

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

Recommended Tools, Materials, and Equipment: 1. Recommended Tools, Materials, and Equipment: 1. Recommended Tools, Materials, and Equipment: 1. Consult the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for hazardous ingredients and proper personal protective equipment (PPE). Cleaning Materials. Tool Group A. Lubricants.