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How to Avoid 3 Common Commercial Construction Scheduling Delays

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Due to a variety of factors – from smaller profit margins following the economic downturn, to the sense of immediacy that’s so pervasive in the modern business world – everyone from our clients on down to our subcontractors are being squeezed for time and asked to deliver commercial construction projects on tighter schedules than ever before.

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When office-to-residential conversion works

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New York City has favorable zoning laws that encourage conversions on buildings built in or before 1961 in certain areas of the city. This zoning provides opportunities to create a profitable development.”

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Housing Outlook: Is This a Recession … or Not?

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Residential building permits dropped by 15,594, or 10.1% A low unemployment rate (3.5%, the lowest rate since the 1960s ), strong household balance sheets, increased consumer spending on services, and still-positive corporate profits, he says, are bolstering and balancing the economy. Other Indicators Point to a Housing Slowdown.

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constructionattorneyblog: Architect can't profit from wrongful conduct

Construction Lawyer

Architect cant profit from wrongful conduct. The appellate court reversed a finding in his favor, concluding that, “under the circumstances of this case, it is against public policy to permit the plaintiffs to enforce the subject contract and to profit from their wrongdoing." « Airport Design team sues Atlanta | Main.

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Less Is More In New England

Business Facilities

Downtown Arts & Entertainment District: Rochester became a National Main Street Community in 2006, gaining approval from the National Trust for Historic Preservation for their strategic plan and achieving non-profit organization status. According to the National Venture Capital Association, the Boston area received $5.6B

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: The Process of Food

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Since innovation can boost profits, it is a main driving force, helping companies cut production expenses by reducing waste, employ effective manufacturing techniques, optimize automation to lower labor costs, and cut down on input materials such as energy. Genesee County, NY is a Food Processing Hub.

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The Process of Food

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Since innovation can boost profits, it is a main driving force, helping companies cut production expenses by reducing waste, employ effective manufacturing techniques, optimize automation to lower labor costs, and cut down on input materials such as energy. Genesee County, NY is a Food Processing Hub.