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How Excessive Design Standards Hurt Home Affordability

Pro Builder

Design regulations are supposed to ensure the health, safety and welfare of residents, but superficial and excessive rules that price lower- and moderate-income families out of the market should not be prioritized over the need to address the housing affordability problem. NAHB Housing Policy Briefing. For more, visit nahb.org. .

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The pros and cons of becoming a subcontractor

Fieldwire

If you decide to start your own subcontracting business, you’ll be able to reap many of the most significant benefits of working as a general contractor — like greater flexibility in job hours and scheduling. You’ll be responsible for paying your own taxes and for keeping track of your income and expenses.

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‘Harlem Shake’ video costs 15 miners their jobs

Safety Services Company

” Some of the miners reportedly were drawing a six-figure income from their work in the mine when they lost their jobs. The dismissal letters forbid any of the group from being “subcontracted by Barminco at any site domestically and globally.”.

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Why Builders Wait to See Lower Lumber Prices

Pro Builder

NAHB Policy Brief | Lumber prices have moderated, but lower costs haven't worked their way to builders; New home prices too expensive for lower-income households. New-Home Prices Squeeze Out Lower-Income Households . Why Builders Wait to See Lower Lumber Prices. Wed, 08/04/2021 - 06:00. National Association of Home Builders.

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DOJ Is Taking Cybersecurity Seriously; Contractors Should Too

Federal Construction Contracting Blog

million to resolve alleged False Claims Act (FCA) violations stemming from contracts intended to provide a secure online environment for applications by low-income New York residents for federal rental assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic. OTDA entered into a contract with Guidehouse, Inc.,

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State by State Incentives Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Income Tax Capital Credit: The Income Tax Capital Credit has been available since 1995. The enterprise zone credit is equal to $2500 per permanent new employee and can be applied against the income tax and/or business privilege tax liability. The tax for existing entities accrues as of Jan. The rates range from $.25

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Restoration: How to Manage Cash Flow While Waiting for an Insurance Check

Levelset

A cash flow statement is an analysis of incoming and outgoing cash for a certain time period (usually one month). Each project you work on has expenses that need to be paid and income that will be received. Subcontracting work also allows you to delay payment.