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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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JULY 1, 2013

Sutton, CAE, President and CEO of the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association. That’s why it has never been more important for startups and small businesses to understand their options for financing the equipment needed to operate and grow their businesses. By William G. Key Benefits for Unique Business Needs.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 13, 2021

How Land Banking Could Help Builders Battling Shortages. National builders are turning to land bankers to mitigate the risks associated with land ownership. First, the land banker purchases lots from a builder and assumes the risks associated with holding land, such as entitlement risk, market risk, etc.

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Construction Law

MARCH 31, 2021

One thing that can be confidently said about the newly announced National Infrastructure Bank (NIB) is that it won’t be funding very much of the procurement of the UK’s national infrastructure. Adverse comparisons are being made with the scale of the European Investment Bank funding that has been lost post Brexit, which was some £5 Billion.

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Building Radar

AUGUST 8, 2024

Financing is a critical component of construction projects, influencing everything from project scope to execution. Understanding the regulations surrounding construction project financing is essential for developers, contractors, and stakeholders. Financing options may include loans, equity financing, and government grants.

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Levelset

OCTOBER 19, 2022

When a property owner wants to finance the construction of a new building, they typically have to obtain two loans: one loan for the mortgage on the completed home, and another for the land purchase and construction expenditures. Contractor risks with a construction-to-permanent loan. What is a construction-to-permanent loan?

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Levelset

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

One of the most significant challenges during that time was the lack of financing for commercial construction companies. That’s why we’ve built Materials Financing to empower you to buy materials now and pay for them later with up to 120-day payment terms.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 6, 2014

You Want Money; Banks Want To Lend Money, What''s The Problem? Multiply That By 100,000 And You Will Begin To Understand Why Banks Seem So Tight Fisted About Loaning Money. Banks stay in business is by loaning money and earning interest. The Risk Management Association (RMA). A Bit Of History Helps With Understanding.

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Levelset

MARCH 21, 2022

Meanwhile, you’re incurring expenses that drain your bank account, like purchasing materials and paying employees. To cover these expenses, restoration contractors need to manage their cash flow to ensure they have enough money in the bank — especially when the insurance company is dragging their feet. Protect your lien rights.

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Stok

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Guest post by Joe Miller , Member of USGBC Delegation to COP27 One topic of urgent and primary focus at COP has been around how and who will finance the changes of climate change. One of the primary levers being discussed to adjust this parity is realistically pricing transition risk into the market.

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ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Banking & Credit Crisis. Contractors Should Beware of Recovery Risks. Description: Contractors face recovery risk when they take on too much work after they’ve depleted their staff, cash and other resources. Risk management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. Gulf Oil Spill.

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Construction Law

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

News Our regular news round up reports on a major review of water industry regulation; a rail group urging the use of private finance; and a call for standard form contracts to be left unamended. Project Bank Accounts and alliancing contracts are key measures that offer protection to the supply chain.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 13, 2019

The Bill if enacted would also create a new permanent Sustainable Finance Advisory Committee that must within 180 days of first meeting submit to the SEC “recommendations about what ESG metrics” the SEC should require be disclosed. But again, there is no realistic scenario under which this becomes law. Capitalism has and will drive progress.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 9, 2023

The project was completed with the help of the East Akron Neighborhood Development Corporation (EANDC) as well as a number of partners, including Huntington Bank, who put together the financing and government and private funding for the housing complex. Housing for everyone is part of the American dream," she said.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 12, 2021

If you’ve ever conducted a survey or hosted a focus group that allowed participants to freely voice their opinions, you know the risk that comes with that endeavor: a wildly disparate, mostly thoughtful, occasionally profane, and (almost) always insightful stew of comments that leaves you wishing you’d never asked the question in the first place.

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Levelset

JULY 25, 2022

Because payment for construction jobs may be weeks or months after work is already completed, companies must manage their finances carefully to maintain cash reserves for taking on new jobs. In certain situations, a company’s best option is to employ debt capital to finance certain expenditures, which helps keep working capital intact.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

In short, from the general contractor’s perspectives, GC’s feel they are not banks on hand to finance the project, and if the owner doesn’t pay them, they shouldn’t pay the contractor. Subcontractors, on the other hand, often are the ones taking the most risk and have the most out-of-pocket expenditures.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

Accounting & Finance. I think it’s safe to say that when most people say they’re concerned with security, they’re concerned with mitigating the risk of fraud, both internally and externally, and physical access to the data. For example, banks and other financial institutions put in stronger measures than many other industries.

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ENR Construction

MAY 10, 2017

Critical review prefers country's own borrowing, but others say public-private finance spreads project risk.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 17, 2012

Banking & Credit Crisis. Risk management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Sustainability. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Safety & Health. Project Delivery. Ethics & Corruption. Economic Stimulus. Associations. resources |.

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cnstrctr

JANUARY 4, 2020

The different types of construction projects include: Lump Sum Construction Management (Cost Plus / Guaranteed Maximum Price) Design Build Design Build Finance Maintain. Design Risk – if the contract documents aren’t perfect there’s an opportunity for the contractor to claim extras. Examples of Construction Management Contracts.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 6, 2012

Banking & Credit Crisis. Risk management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Sustainability. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Safety & Health. Project Delivery. Ethics & Corruption. Economic Stimulus. Associations. resources |.

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Levelset

JUNE 6, 2022

Peterson , a construction finance educator and author, “The retention in the retention receivable account is not collectible yet because the contractor has not earned the right to receive it.” Debit Credit Bank or cash $90,000 Retention receivable $90,000. Debit Credit Bank or cash $10,000 Retention receivable $10,000.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 17, 2023

“This directional improvement is a clear signal to the Fed to change its tightening monetary policy, especially considering that many regional banks are still on the edge of further risk if interest rates blow up,” he says. Read more Affordability Financing Financing

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 15, 2014

CAPCO financing, an alternative to conventional bank financing, can accommodate a slightly higher risk profile and provide a more flexible structure for growing businesses. Terms for both are normally 10-20 years and can finance up to 100% of the project costs. ALABAMA - updated for 2014. The Research Program.

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ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Banking & Credit Crisis. Risk management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Sustainability. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Safety & Health. Project Delivery. Ethics & Corruption. Economic Stimulus. Associations. resources |.

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Industrial Design FAQ News 65

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Facing pressure to manage costs, risks and energy consumption, commercial real estate investors are exploring how smart building technologies can help a company’s triple bottom line (people, planet, profits). Like a new lobby or elevator bank, an improvement in sustainability makes an office building more desirable to tenants.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 8, 2012

Banking & Credit Crisis. Senate Finance Passes Tax Extensions. Risk management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Sustainability. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Safety & Health. Project Delivery. Ethics & Corruption.

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Finance News Engineering FAQ 28

ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Banking & Credit Crisis. Risk management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Sustainability. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Safety & Health. Project Delivery. Ethics & Corruption. Economic Stimulus. Associations. resources |.

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Contractors FAQ News Education 65

Pro Builder

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Just like your personal credit score, your business credit score indicates whether you’re a good risk for paying your debts or not. It helps lenders assess whether you’re qualified for the loan amount you’re requesting and if you’ve been good at managing your company’s finances. What Is a Business Credit Score? The Bottom Line.

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Debt Finance Risk Bankruptcy 52

ENR Construction

JULY 25, 2012

Banking & Credit Crisis. Risk management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Sustainability. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Safety & Health. Project Delivery. Ethics & Corruption. Economic Stimulus. Associations. resources |.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 21, 2012

Construction Companies - Need short term liquid working capital such as cash, lines of credit, loans, owner financing, credit cards, supplier accounts and other forms of money to conduct daily operations. Likewise larger firms can leverage economies of scale. We Have No Issue - With contractors earning lots and lots of money.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 7, 2012

Banking & Credit Crisis. Risk management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Sustainability. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Safety & Health. Project Delivery. Ethics & Corruption. Economic Stimulus. Associations. resources |.

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BIM FAQ News Education 61

ENR Construction

AUGUST 13, 2012

Banking & Credit Crisis. Risk management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Sustainability. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Safety & Health. Project Delivery. Ethics & Corruption. Economic Stimulus. Associations. resources |.

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Levelset

MAY 23, 2022

Protecting lien rights reduces your financial risk as a specialty contractor and helps you get paid faster, meaning there won’t be hold-ups in moving on to your next job. Use materials financing to have more cash on hand. Specialty contractors often serve as a bank for the construction industry. Get materials now. Learn More.

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Cash Flow Lien Accounting Construction 59

ENR Construction

JULY 29, 2012

Banking & Credit Crisis. Risk management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Sustainability. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Safety & Health. Project Delivery. Ethics & Corruption. Economic Stimulus. Associations. resources |.

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Plans Industrial FAQ News 58

ENR Construction

AUGUST 9, 2012

Banking & Credit Crisis. Risk management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Sustainability. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Safety & Health. Project Delivery. Ethics & Corruption. Economic Stimulus. Associations. resources |.

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