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How Appropriate Is It To Have A Casino Everywhere?

Constructonomics

Now it seems like there’s a casino in every town in the country with Philadelphia being the largest major city to have one. There is an enormous market for gaming and the profit margins are equally ludicrous. I recently read that the new Sugarhouse Casino in Philadelphia projects a profit margin of 20%.

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Bisnow Panels Suggests Education, Taxes, and Construction Costs Will Dictate The Future Of Center City Philly

Constructonomics

Basically, they were some big players in the Philadelphia Real Estate scene and, perhaps not very surprisingly, they did not appear to disagree on too much. But city business taxes make that difficult as companies can go into the suburbs and avoid the high business tax on profit, gross receipts, and wages.

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3 affordable housing projects that serve as social catalysts

BD+C

“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. At a jury trial, Silvi prevailed and was awarded the unpaid $160,000 balance and $1 million in lost profits. (Carney), a concrete subcontractor, hired Silvi Concrete Products, Inc.

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Acuity Business Solutions Names Andreina Perez as Solutions Advisor

PSMJ Resources

Perez is based in Philadelphia, and will be responsible for establishing long-lasting relationships with existing and potential clients. She is highly motivated to help A&E firms succeed, and truly understands the value of the Deltek Vision system and how it positively impacts our clients’ profitability.” Perez’s background.

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Leading Technology and Strategy Speakers Lined Up for Viewpoint’s Digital Contractor Roadshow Series

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Steve’s session will: – Introduce a relevant strategy framework and techniques for data collection and analytic integration to fuel profitability. Gregg Schoppman will be speaking in both Houston and Philadelphia about “ Emerging Trends in the Construction Industry ”. Identify sources of data and how they can be used.

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Guide to Top 2023-24 Construction Conferences & Events

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Get more details NECA Show (Philadelphia, PA) September 30 - October 2, 2023 Located in Philadelphia in 2023, NECA invites all qualified electrical professionals to discover new technologies, equipment, products, and solutions at this, the largest industry event in all of North America.