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Australia is pushing for wood construction with $214 million Timber Building Program

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The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC), an organization responsible for investing $10 billion in clean energy projects on behalf of the Australian government, is seeking to substantially cut construction-related emissions with a new $214 million program to encourage the use of mass timber in new building projects.

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New York developer receives $92 million loan to complete project believed to be the largest speculative office building in Brooklyn's Midwood neighborhood

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The construction loan was granted to Baruch Singer, whose Triangle 613, LLC will use the funding to develop a 10-story, 215,379-square-foot Class A office and retail building located at 1497-1538 Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn , New York. The loan from private lender Parkview Financial came mid-construction.

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Full funding secured for US tallest skyscraper says developer

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Funding has been secured and construction may begin in September on the Legends Tower in Oklahoma City, which is planned to be the tallest in USA , says developer Scot Matteson. Construction may begin in early autumn Matteson said that preparations on the site could begin as early as June. "We

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Benefits of Using Sustainable Materials in Home Construction

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This figure highlights the enduring market prevalence of sustainable construction materials and the consumers’ expanding preference for eco-conscious building options. So, what exactly are sustainable construction materials, and why should you use them for your home construction?

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Fraport | Terminal 3 | Pier G by Lindner Group | Manufacturer references

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Terminal 3 at Frankfurt Airport is one of the largest privately financed infrastructure projects in Europe. For the 55,000 m2 GFA, Lindner was awarded both the commercial and technical management plus planning work in a consortium with various companies, with Lindner taking approx. 50 % of the consortium.

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GBBN creates set of housing blocks that reinterpret historic fabric of Cincinnati

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Constructed on former surface lots, the buildings work to repair holes in the historic fabric that "were created by years of demolition, economic disinvestment, and subsequent gentrification and displacement". Its facades bend in the center pulling the corner away from the building's mass.

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Small Steps to Big Profits: 5 Tips for Scaling Up Your Real Estate Investment Portfolio

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You can’t just buy commercial real estate and hope for the best. Go in with a strategy source: pinterest.com Before you embark on the journey of scaling up your real estate portfolio, you need to construct a well-defined investment strategy. Thankfully, developing a strategic approach isn’t as hard as it sounds.