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Boost Construction Performance with Technology

Construction Business Owner

Boost Construction Performance with Technology Learn how technology can solve challenges, improve efficiency, and secure a competitive edge. Cybersecurity & Risk Mitigation A top challenge toward digital transformation within construction is overcoming concerns around data security. Identify major contributors to technical debt.

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Green Buildings are Subsidizing Conventional Buildings Stymying Climate Progress

Green Building Law Update

That improved balance sheet for green buildings translates directly into green buildings having over 30% fewer commercial mortgage backed securities defaults. There is no underwriting justification for lenders charging the same interest rates on mortgages secured by green buildings. Today there is a nascent (.

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How To Finance a Business: Short-Term vs. Long-Term

Construction Marketing

Securing funding is one of the most crucial steps when starting or expanding a business. Short-term loans can be used to cover immediate operational expenses or take advantage of a business opportunity without committing to long-term debt. Read on to learn how to finance a business with either short-term or long-term financing.

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Millennials Don’t Shop Department Stores, But They Do Want Home Ownership

Pro Builder

Millennials have too much student debt to be home buyers, and they would rather rent in urban centers where they can walk to a restaurant to order specialty coffee and avocado on toast. Regardless of these decisions, having $25-33K of student loan debt erodes the ability to save for a downpayment and closing costs. Read More.

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SEC Charges Mining Company with Misleading Investors in its ESG Disclosures

Green Building Law Update

Securities and Exchange Commission last month charged Vale S.A., By allegedly manipulating those disclosures, Vale compounded the social and environmental harm caused by the Brumadinho dam’s tragic collapse and undermined investors’ ability to evaluate the risks posed by Vale’s securities.”. The SEC’s complaint, filed in U.S.

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What You Should Know Before Taking a Construction Loan

Construction Marketing

The construction loan approval process is usually very rigorous, since the loan isn’t secured and doesn’t involve collateral. In addition to meeting traditional borrower standards, the lender will inspect and approve construction timeline estimates, proposed budget, and architectural plans.

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Kier whittles net debt down to £230m

Construction Enquirer

Kier has whittled down its average month-end net debt to £230m after a better than expected cash performance at its construction division. In a year-end trading statement, Kier said it had also managed to keep the order book above £10bn, with 85% of next year’s forecast revenue already secured. ”

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