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Winter 2020

sustainable landscaping
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Green Building Outdoor Living 

A new path to sustainability

January 26, 2021February 16, 2021 Danielle Andrus 406 Views 0 Comments Winter 2020

History provides lessons for landscape architects who want to implement tried and true approaches to sustainable landscaping.

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In addition to slowing down projects, winter weather can cause unusual conditions and higher risks for those in the construction industry.
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Business Management Expert Advice Labor and Safety 

Employers’ labor responsibilities in winter

January 15, 2021January 25, 2022 Troy Sibelius 664 Views 0 Comments cold stress, Winter 2020

In addition to slowing down projects, winter weather can cause unusual conditions and higher risks for those in the construction industry.

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renewable energy tax exemptions
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Business Management Expert Advice Green Building 

Renewable energy sales and use tax exemptions for builders

January 15, 2021January 25, 2022 Alan Smith 307 Views 0 Comments sales tax, Winter 2020

If their homebuyers make the shift to renewable energy, builders may benefit from these renewable energy tax exemptions.

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energy efficient affordable housing mariposa district
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Build Expert Advice Green Building 

Uniting affordability, efficiency in a mixed-use development

January 12, 2021January 25, 2022 Jennie Rodgers 578 Views 0 Comments affordable homes, green homes, Winter 2020

Energy efficient housing can also be affordable, as seen in this mixed-income, mixed-use development led by the Denver Housing Authority.

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environmental benefits modular building
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Build Business Management Expert Advice Technology 

Offsite construction unlocks green building opportunities

January 11, 2021January 25, 2022 Audree Grubesic 371 Views 0 Comments modular building, offsite construction, Winter 2020

The environmental benefits of modular building are numerous, including reduced emissions, less construction waste and lower energy use.

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retrofitting a passive home
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Build Green Building Remodel 

Retrofitting a passive home

January 7, 2021February 16, 2021 Danielle Andrus 479 Views 0 Comments passive house, Winter 2020

The best time to design a passive house is before construction starts, but retrofitting a home to the passive standard isn’t impossible.

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Build Green Building 

Built for comfort—Passive house in Colorado

January 7, 2021February 16, 2021 Danielle Andrus 1000 Views 0 Comments custom home, green homes, Winter 2020

The passive house standard is ideal for Colorado to help builders construct homes that keep their clients comfortable, come snow or sun.

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Latino and Latina buyers
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Business Management Industry and Economy The Homebuyer 

Homeownership gap closing for Latino, Latina buyers

January 4, 2021February 16, 2021 Danielle Andrus 398 Views 0 Comments real estate, Winter 2020

Although Hispanic homebuyers have increased over the past decade, Zillow found, wealth gaps persist for Latino and Latina buyers.

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changing pandemic future
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Business Management 

Hope for the future

December 24, 2020December 18, 2020 Danielle Andrus 280 Views 0 Comments Winter 2020

This year has been hard, with changing pandemic safety requirements and future uncertainty. Here’s to a productive — and calmer

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Build Design Remodel 

DIY remodeling boom likely won’t outlive the pandemic

December 23, 2020December 29, 2020 Danielle Andrus 446 Views 0 Comments remodeling, Winter 2020

The pandemic drove an increase in homeowners undertaking DIY remodeling projects in 2020, but JCHS predicts that it won’t last.

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Custom Installed vs. DIY Home Technology
Design Expert Advice Technology 

Custom Installed vs. DIY Home Technology

January 24, 2023 Andy Cochran 0
Female Influence Benefits Construction Industry
Business Management Expert Advice Industry and Economy 

Female Influence Benefits Construction Industry

January 24, 2023 Eric Hanson 0
Spend Some Time Sharpening Your Ax
Expert Advice Legislation and Regulation 

Spend Some Time Sharpening Your Ax

January 24, 2023 David McLain 0
Women Adding Value to the Construction Industry Every Day in Every Way
Business Management Expert Advice 

Women Adding Value to the Construction Industry Every Day in Every Way

January 23, 2023 S. Robert August 0

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Women in Green Construction: Promoting a Sustainable Career
Green Building Labor and Safety 

Women in Green Construction: Promoting a Sustainable Career

February 2, 2023 Heather Benjamin 0

Despite multiple challenges for the industry, construction is still very active, and there aren’t enough skilled workers to fill the jobs. Heather

Three Ways Rangeline Homes Builds Better
Materials 

Three Ways Rangeline Homes Builds Better

February 1, 2023 Sean O'Keefe 0
The Number of Women in Construction is Growing–Albeit Slowly
Industry and Economy 

The Number of Women in Construction is Growing–Albeit Slowly

January 27, 2023 Valarie Johnson 0
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Custom Installed vs. DIY Home Technology

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