Month: October 2022

$6.5 Million Project Improves Drainage, Traffic Flow

BrianAnthony

$6.5 Million Project Improves Drainage, Traffic Flow A $6.5 million infrastructure project at LSU of Alexandria added a much needed subterranean drainage system, as well as adding two roundabouts to make the traffic entering and exiting the campus from U.S. Highway 71 more efficient and safer. Read More Town Talk https://www.thetowntalk.com/story/news/local/2022/10/26/6-5-million-project-improves-drainage-traffic-flow-look-of-lsua-campus/69588502007/

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Louisville Mayor Signs Executive Order to Reduce City’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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Louisville Mayor Signs Executive Order to Reduce City’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions The U.S. Department of Energy has selected Louisville, as one of 24 communities, for participation in the LEAP pilot program, to incorporate energy efficiency into affordable housing. Read More Newsbreak https://original.newsbreak.com/@amarie-m-1587881/2797049685078-louisville-mayor-signs-executive-order-to-reduce-city-s-greenhouse-gas-emissions

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Energy Incentive Changes Under the Inflation Reduction Act

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Energy Incentive Changes Under the Inflation Reduction Act Dwellings that meet the Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home Program requirement are allowed a $5,000 credit as a single-family home or $1,000 as a multifamily home. Read More Crain’s https://www.crainsnewyork.com/crains-content-studio/sponsored-crowe-energy-incentive-changes-under-inflation-reduction-act

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Net-Zero Energy Home in Dane County Built by Tim O’Brien Homes, the house includes a 41-panel solar array on the roof and garage that should cover its energy consumption year-round. Read More Channel 3000 https://www.channel3000.com/dane-county-couple-builds-their-dream-net-zero-energy-home/

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New State Board Meets To Create Colorado’s First Statewide Building Codes

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New State Board Meets To Create Colorado’s First Statewide Building Codes House Bill 22-1362 is part of a series of legislation over the past few years that aims to transition Colorado away from fossil fuels. Supporters argue that the transition positions Colorado for a more sustainable… Read More The Denver Gazette https://denvergazette.com/news/business/new-state-board-meets-to-create-colorado-s-first-statewide-building-codes/article_794d6a28-53b9-11ed-9649-abdcc72b532d.html

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3D Printed Home Could Help Michigan’s Housing Shortage

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3D Printed Home Could Help Michigan’s Housing Shortage The Michigan State Housing Development Authority is backing a pilot project for a 3D printed home in Detroit. State leaders are exploring whether 3D printing homes can be a solution to a housing shortage. Read More Michigan Live https://www.mlive.com/public-interest/2022/10/3d-printed-home-could-help-michigans-housing-shortage.html

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Brooks + Scarpa Unveil the Rose Apartments

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Brooks + Scarpa Unveil the Rose Apartments Spread across four stories, the courtyard-anchored, LEED Gold complex includes a mix of 35 studio and one-bedroom apartments with rents currently locked in at 30 percent or below the area median income. Read More The Architect’s Newspaper https://www.archpaper.com/2022/10/brooks-scarpa-rose-apartments-affordable-housing-complex-unhoused-la/

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10/25/2022 – MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY

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MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY   October U.S. output index falls to 47.3, largely due to a drop in services The headline Flash US PMI Composite Output Index registered 47.3 in October, down from 49.5 in September. With the exception of the initial pandemic period, the rate of decrease was the second-fastest since 2009. The fall in business activity was solid and stronger than that seen in September, as service providers signaled a quicker decline. Manufacturers, on the other hand, saw output rise for the second month running, albeit…

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