Green Building Law Update

MAY 25, 2014

While bond financing can have higher transaction costs than oft used mortgage backed loans, even in large dollar amounts as in this instance, it is significant that there was strong market demand for these unsecured bonds that drove the lower interest rates. In November 2013, Bank of America issued the first ever U.S.

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Contractor Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2012

I recently had the pleasure of hearing Mark Jewell, president of the Energy Efficiency Funding Group, speak at the Mechanical Service Contractors of America conference in Carlsbad, Calif. He’s the consultant who helped the EPA write the specs for Energy Star for Commercial Real Estate. Jewell received his B.S.

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BD+C

JULY 9, 2014

An estimated three million car trips will be eliminated from the Southeastern United States each year—one of North America''s region busiest with visitors, thanks to sunny weather and theme parks. At least, that''s the plan for All Aboard Florida , the country''s only privately owned, operated, and financed railway project.

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

PACE state enabling statutes generally authorize local governments to engage private sector lenders to provide upfront low interest financing to property owners for qualified projects (e.g., providing opportunities to separately finance the top 20% of a construction project or.),

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Bridging North America, a partnership of Fluor, ACS Infrastructure Canada and Aecon Group, reached financial close late last month to design, build, finance, operate and maintain the 1.5-mile-long mile-long Gordie Howe International Bridge Project for the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority under a 36-year, $4.4-billion

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 3, 2018

This Fourth of July, as America celebrates a young 242 years as a free nation, you might be tempted to think of other things you’d like to break free from — debt, social drama, jury duty or perhaps work-related stress. What’s better for your organization’s productivity and profitability than a construction-specific, integrated ERP?

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 27, 2015

As Dan Winters, Head of North America for GRESB, describes, “Companies who track the energy, water, and waste data within their asset holdings, who have engaged with rating systems like LEED over the years, and who exhibit strong internal governance practices tend to do very well on GRESB, and more easily differentiate from their peers.”.

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District of Columbia Sustainability Green Finance 120

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

One of the biggest challenges that contractors’ finance and accounting departments face is keeping up with all of the ever-changing tax regulations, incentives and procedures. Staying on top of tax issues is a full-time job, but one that can ensure your company stays compliant with the law, and maximizes benefits and incentives.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 3, 2016

Additionally, more lenders, including in green bond financings, are requiring opinions of counsel as part of closing due diligence both in green construction financing and permanent loans. And that litigation predated the increased liability associated with materials including the new largely untested EPDs and HPDs.

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Green Contract AIA Drafting 120

PSMJ Resources

MAY 29, 2012

5 Fundamental Finance Tasks for PMs. Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA). Corporate Finance Associates blog. 5 Fundamental Finance Tasks for PMs. skip to main | skip to sidebar. Tuesday, May 29, 2012. Your project managers are key players in ensuring that the. financial performance goals of the firm are met.

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Carol Hagen

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

This is particularly noticeable between preconstruction to operations and finance, and from field to office. ” So what have you been doing to combine your BIM, project management, collaboration, document management, mobile communications and the construction finance department together? Construction Silo Solution.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Because you will be collecting data from every department within the organization, the Lean Leadership team should include members of the executive, administration, sales, finance and marketing teams, as well as representatives from the field teams. The data you collect will give you insight into the organization’s workflows.

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ENR Construction

JULY 31, 2012

MAP-21 Toughens Buy America Requirements, U.S. Related Links: FHWA Buy America Q&A. -- Advertising --. The newly enacted MAP-21 transportation bill has provisions that their advocates say will fortify "Buy America" requirements for highway and transit projects. Gulf Oil Spill. -->. Building Types. Construction Methods.

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Constructonomics

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

“LEED is a perfect example of an energy/environmental standard that did not come from the government down, but from society up, as society has come to value more sustainable workplaces,” New York Times journalist Thomas Friedman said in his book, Hot, Flat, and Crowded: Why We Need a Green Revolution—and How it Can Renew America.

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Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 8, 2020

The chief economist for the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) said responses to the coronavirus have choked off the pipeline for upcoming construction. The pandemic has devastated the finances for businesses, institutions, and state and local governments, leading to widespread…

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JULY 11, 2013

Serving automotive finance companies in six countries, BookItOut has opened its newest location in New York City. The expansion into Lower Manhattan positions BookItOut among the world’s largest financial institutions as its influence grows in the automotive finance industry. Posted by Heidi Schwartz.

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Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced at the Build America Infrastructure Investment Summit a Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) loan for $950 million to help pay for the reconstruction and widening of 21 miles of Interstate 4 in metropolitan Orlando, Fla.

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Construction Equipment

AUGUST 29, 2013

Most recently, Chiara was CFO and head of business development for Fiat Automobiles Latin America (FIASA). Prior to his assignment in FIASA, Chiara was the head of financial planning and analysis and business development finance for Fiat S.p.A. and Chrysler Group LLC.'

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Bank of America is offering zero down payment mortgages to first-time minority homebuyers in five U.S. This week, Bank of America announced that it will be offering zero down payment mortgages for first-time buyers in historically Black and Hispanic neighborhoods in five U.S. Financing. Fri, 09/02/2022 - 09:54. Demographics.

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Banking Discrimination America Finance 52

Building Information Management

JULY 16, 2012

budgets, insurance and tax incentives) to help finance sustainable life-cycle performance for buildings and related infrastructure. Policy makers and members of the building community are encouraged to use a common definition for sustainability. The building community needs mechanisms (e.g.,

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ENR Construction

MARCH 28, 2023

Representatives of major construction and transportation groups say that highway and transit funds from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act continue to move out, financing active projects around the country at a solid pace.

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America Finance Industrial Transportation 36

ENR Construction

MARCH 28, 2023

Representatives of major construction and transportation groups say that highway and transit funds from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act continue to move out, financing active projects around the country at a solid pace.

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America Finance Industrial Transportation 36

GCP Applied Technologies

JUNE 9, 2020

Optimizing mixes involves the convergence of what Mr. Wimberly likes to define as the Four F’s: fit, function, finish, and finance. Finance – What is the cost? North America customer service: 1-877-4AD-MIX (1-877-423-6491). Optimizing concrete mix designs. Fit – Does the proposed mix design fit the spec? . Architects.

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Concrete Construction Materials Finance 125

Construction Superintendent Magazine

APRIL 24, 2024

Linesight recently released its Construction Market Insights report for the Americas, showing that demand for construction workers has surged, leading to rising labor costs and increased project delays. The widening gap between labor supply and demand is increasing costs.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

OCTOBER 4, 2013

Custom Foods/CTI manufactures processed beef, pork, chicken, turkey, soups, sauces and tacos for packaged food manufacturers and foodservice chains in North and Central America. Southeast Blog-Oct-2013 food processing KEDFA Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority Owingsville'

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Kentucky Finance Products Industrial 79

Pro Builder

JULY 3, 2020

The May jobs report showed the kind of rebound America has been waiting for since the onset of stay-at-home orders instituted to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. But on the current path, new residential construction is likely to lead the way as America gets back on track. NAHB Housing Policy Briefing.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

OCTOBER 22, 2012

It is situated at the geographic center of the nation and is the crossroads for a wide range of business sectors, including manufacturing, finance, agriculture, technology and warehousing and distribution. Often noted as a microcosm of the entire country, Illinois is the 25th most extensive and the fifth most populous state in the U.S.

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America Illinois Airports Chicago 45

Pro Builder

APRIL 5, 2023

of builders surveyed cited this as their number one sales issue. The 2023 SORCI Report explored four key areas of insights for builders: finance, sales, marketing, and technology. Generating quality leads remains the top key challenge for builders; 40.4% of builders cited their number one sales challenge is generating quality leads.

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Industrial United States Contract Residential 98

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 29, 2014

Rick Perry has announced that Toyota Motor North America is relocating its headquarters to North Dallas (Plano). Toyota’s North American finance arm also plans to move its headquarters to this new shared campus. TMS) in Torrance, CA; about 1,000 employees at Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.

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The Constructor

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

Sears Tower The Sears Tower, a skyscraper in Chicago, Illinois, has been the tallest building in North America since 1973. International Finance Centre, HongKong A prominent landmark on Hong Kong Island, it consists of two skyscrapers, the ifc mall, and the 55-storey Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong.

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Engineering Concrete Foundation Structural Engineering 189

Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

The report comes from Rewiring America, an organization dedicated to creating climate change policies. To make the shift possible, the government needs to enable cheap financing, since the upfront cost of buying an electric car or putting solar panels on the roof is still often out of reach. Read More. . Energy Efficiency. Net Zero.

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Finance Feasibility Electrical Permits 52

Construction Superintendent Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Only 30% of the nation’s metro areas added construction jobs in the past year, according to an analysis of new government data that the Associated General Contractors of America released.

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Metro Construction Finance Employment 52

Business Facilities

MARCH 16, 2017

finance executives lead expectations for “substantial” economic expansion; North America leads forecast for anticipated hiring, according to American Express survey. Read Global Economic Expansion Outlook Hits 10-Year High on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 6, 2018

Having real-time data also keeps the owners and financers of the project up to date and ultimately happier. Working with data in real time not only reduces unnecessary costs and avoids delays, but gives project managers the insight to know where problems on the project might exist and address them quicker.

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Project Management Management Software Software 189

Construction Junkie

MARCH 29, 2021

Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) recently completed a comprehensive survey of nearly 1500 contractor members to see how the ongoing pandemic is still affecting their business. Among the challenges still facing many are supply chain constraints, rising material costs, and project delays and cancellations.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 22, 2022

The BALA Awards recognize the most talented building industry professionals who are finding unique and creative ways to showcase homes and communities across North America.

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Industrial NAHB Finance America 52

Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

What will be the nationwide impact, if any, of the New York Green Bank, a bank that opened for business earlier this month with a partial mission of stimulating private financing of energy-efficiency projects? ” Will it?

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