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#139:  Constitutionality of Federal Set-Asides for Disadvantaged Contractors

NH Construction Law

Department of Transportation to ensure that at least 10% of funding for federally-assisted highway and transit projects is set aside for businesses at least 51%-owned and controlled by “socially and economically disadvantaged” individuals. .” Department of Transportation.

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2023 Ivory Prize Winners Announced

Pro Builder

Many Black and African American families are considered 'mortgage-ready,' but lack the capital needed for a down payment due to historic housing discrimination that has prevented Black people from building wealth. Moreover, the rising cost of housing in many U.S. cities leaves families vulnerable to displacement due to rising rents. "For

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Invest In America Commends President Obama For Focus On Foreign Investment

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

“We could spur billions in new investment and create thousands of middle class jobs here in the United States by providing relief from outdated tax rules that discriminate against foreign investors who finance U.S. real estate projects,” said Jeffrey D. DeBoer, President and CEO of The Real Estate Roundtable.

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PRIORITIZING SAFETY AT YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY

Safety Services Company

Be sure that employees have adequate transportation home. Depending on the time and location of the party, a safe ride home may include public transportation, but check that the pedestrian route to the transit station is well-lit and safe in terms of criminal activity. Harassment and Discrimination.

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Marijuana Regulation at Work: Your Responsibilities

Safety Services Company

With conflicting applications of the law on marijuana use both recreationally and medically, where do companies stand in terms of applying the laws to their operations and to avoid discriminating against their employees? Bus and truck drivers. Bus and truck drivers. Subway operators. Ship captains. Medical Use.

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Why Projects Fail

Job Order Contracting

It is possible to discriminate between healthy and failing projects prior to failure before the project execution phase in the capital facility delivery process. The equivalent figures for low-maturity organizations are just 36% and 43%. ( PMI ) 83% of high-performance organizations made an ongoing investment in project manager training.

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Top 25 Finalists for Ivory Innovations' Housing Affordability Prize

Pro Builder

The California Dream for All Shared Appreciation Loan is one of those programs and its unique design reflects the State of California’s desire to assist underserved communities who have faced historical housing discrimination leading to disproportionately low homeownership numbers.