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An Overview of Housing Trends in 2020

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According to the National Association of Realtors, 65% of US homes were owner-occupied in 2020 and the highest rates of homeownership were in affordable areas in states like Maine, West Virginia, Wyoming, Minnesota, and New Hampshire. . Higher demand in 2020 also sustained low vacancy rates with nearly 16.4

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4 Ways to Improve Sustainable Construction

Construction Business Owner

4 Ways to Improve Sustainable Construction. How project management software can tackle sustainability challenges & increase productivity & profitability in the process. sustainable construction. Greg Ragsdale. Fri, 05/13/2022 - 14:32. It’s no secret that modern construction has problematic effects on the environment. Main Image.

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The Guide to LEED Sustainability Principles for Beginners

Construction Business Owner

The Guide to LEED Sustainability Principles for Beginners. At an intimidating 274 pages, the guidelines are too technical for those new to sustainable construction. Easily grasp the fundamentals of LEED green building design & construction guidelines. Greg Ragsdale. Mon, 06/27/2022 - 16:18. Do Not Sell My Personal Information.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: A Guide to.

Natural Building

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly has lived in an earthbag/papercrete home that he built and consults about sustainable building design.

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Massachusetts Most Energy-Efficient State; Mississippi Most Improved

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According to the 2013 State Scorecard , the five states most in need of improvement (starting with dead last) are: North Dakota; Wyoming; South Dakota; Alaska; and Mississippi.

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Rugged Mobility Solutions as Tough as Your Crew

Construction Business Owner

How running mobile apps on rugged mobile devices is essential for sustaining your construction business. Rugged Mobility Solutions as Tough as Your Crew. Greg Ragsdale. Fri, 10/30/2020 - 07:07. When it comes to using technology on construction jobsites, smartphones are at the center of the action. Do Not Sell My Personal Information.

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Saving Time And Money On The Estimation Process – Massachusetts Contractors Academy

Building Information Management

We are based in Cheyenne, Wyoming; however, members of our team are located in Boston, Southern California, Dallas, and Colorado Springs. JOC is critical to improving construction productivity with respect to renovation, repair, sustainability, and maintenance projects.