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HUD Jumpstarts PACE Financing for Homes

Green Building Law Update

Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Veterans Affairs released new guidance, changing their previous positions, now widely allowing residential Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing. real estate since the invention of the glass window. HVAC system upgrades, photovoltaic systems, cool roofs, etc.),

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15 Tips For Starting Your Own Roof and Guttering Business

Construction Marketing

Insurance, liability, and workers’ compensation . Limited liability company (LLC) . Plus, establishing your business credit will make financing your business easier. . Start with General Liability Insurance and the Workers’ Compensation Insurance. . Roofing equipment and materials. Labor costs. Corporation

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Green Buildings are Subsidizing Conventional Buildings Stymying Climate Progress

Green Building Law Update

And yes, there are green bonds in the marketplace, but they finance almost any positive environmental impact, not specifically green building, and with no widely recognized standard many have been criticized as greenwash. Real estate has been and remains the largest sector in the U.S. It is time to dare and endure.”.

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The Impact of ASC 842 – The New Lease Standard Is Here

Construction Business Owner

Going forward there will be a long-term asset offset by a current liability and a long-term liability. While both operating and finance leases will be recorded on the balance sheet, expense recognition is different. Finance leases will require the lessee to recognize interest expense and amortization expense. Main Image.

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Factors to Know About Crane and Rigging Insurance

Construction Marketing

Rigging insurance, also known as riggers liability insurance, provides cover against property loss or damage when on the hook of cranes. However, standard commercial general liability insurance policies do not cover properties of third parties that were under your control or custody. How much does crane and rigging insurance cost?

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What Are the Things Every Construction and Tradie Business Needs To Succeed?

Construction Marketing

Strong Finances and Good Credit When you are about to create your Construction and trade business, finances and budgeting should be among the first things on your list. Investing in insurance and other strategies can help protect you from any unexpected liabilities related to the projects you take on.

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The Startup Construction Business Checklist: 3 Important Documents You Need to Have

Construction Marketing

A construction business needs need public liability insurance , and employers’ liability insurance if you employ staff. Although public liability insurance is not a legal requirement, it should be regarded as essential. A business plan can pinpoint sales and forecasted revenue, and is necessary in securing finance from lenders.