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Green Buildings are Subsidizing Conventional Buildings Stymying Climate Progress

Green Building Law Update

Green buildings are less risky, more profitable, with higher appraised value than conventional buildings that results in higher company creditworthiness, measuring the reduced likelihood of it defaulting on its debt, but today, green building does not receive a commensurate lower interest rate on its debt.

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Phases of Commercial Real Estate Development

Construction Marketing

The developer will also work with other professionals, such as landscape architects, interior designers, and environmental consultants, to ensure that the project is sustainable and complies with all environmental regulations and laws. In addition to the design, the developer will also work on the planning aspect of the project.

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Sustainability and business (marketing): Why some things last longer than others

Construction Marketing Ideas

Sustainability sells — this Construction Specifications Canada (CSC) event on March 11 has already raised thousands of dollars in revenue. “Sustainability” is a buzz word these days, but reflects deeper realities and passions. The entry “class” last year had, yes, one teenager. The school is a bargain.

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New Jersey Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Governor Kim Guadagno, the Partnership for Action is a four-pronged public-private approach for all economic development activity in New Jersey and the starting point for all initiatives, policies and efforts to grow New Jersey’s economy and create quality, sustainable jobs in our communities. FINANCING & GRANTS.

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Builder of the Year Ivory Homes' Innovation Agenda

Pro Builder

Ivory knew the big-picture problem was way over the head of one person or company to achieve a widespread, lasting impact; it called for an army to navigate the maze of barriers that hinder entry-level homes from penciling out on a profit and loss report and gaining community support. Evolving Sustainability .

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Recent Downturn in Architecture Firm Billings Accelerates

PSMJ Resources

With the fluctuating economy and the recent downgrade of the country’s debt, it remains unclear what the future will hold for the design industry. However, this still represents fewer jobs than what’s needed to sustain healthy economic growth. Unemployment declines slightly. It contributes a lot to economic uncertainty. -

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Contractors Are Renting Rather Than Buying More Equipment.

ENR Construction

Sustainability. Equipment rentals allow contractors to shift downtime risk while trimming expenses, including licensing, insurance, taxes and debt, among others. An idle crew waiting for a replacement machine or repairs can add unexpected costs that skew project profitability. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation.