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Nonprofit Helping Low-Income Seniors Age in Place Is Honored With National Award

Pro Builder

The program also provides education and training for each Aging Gracefully client on how to use their home modifications to reach their mobility goals, Premier stated in a recent press release.

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Exxon Mobil Touts $50-Billion Facilities Investment

ENR Construction

Exxon Mobil Corp. billion in fourth-quarter earnings and $19 billion in income for the year. plans to invest $50 billion over five years to expand its U.S. oil-and-gas production facilities, the company said on Feb. 2, when it released its 2017 results, which included $8.4

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Hispanic Americans Are Chipping Away at a Persisting Homeownership Gap

Pro Builder

The homeownership gap between white and Hispanic households is beginning to close, but more formidable challenges threaten the economic mobility of Hispanic Americans. The median income of Hispanic households was $56,113 in 2019, according to Insider, a rate nearly 30% lower than the $76,057 median income of white households.

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How to Complete Construction Months Faster

Wolgast Corporation

We stress the importance of time because we know that the faster construction is completed, the faster you can start generating income in your new space. And Wolgast is your biggest advocate when it comes to speed.

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Harvard Report Stresses the Need for More Accessibility Features in US Homes

Pro Builder

To accommodate those with limited mobility, Harvard's Joint Center for Housing Studies suggests adding accessibility features into existing homes Despite a $567 billion remodeling boom in 2022, U.S. JCHS notes how critical these resources are, especially for low income homeowners. Some can also help in identifying resources.

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JGL Sales Increase 18.4 Percent in 2018

Construction Equipment

Operating income for the segment, which includes telehandlers and mobile elevating work platforms, increased 14.7 JGL Industries, the access equipment segment of Oshkosh, increased sales to $1.16 billion in Q3 of 2018, up 18.4 percent compared to $980.2 million in 2017. percent to $149.3 million in…

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6 guideposts for cities to create equitable transit-oriented developments

BD+C

True equitable TODs should not only reduce and prevent displacement, but also create new economic opportunities for residents of all income levels and create transit-focused communities that are truly welcoming to lower income residents, communities of color, and others who have historically been pushed out by transit investments.

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