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McMorris Rodgers Supports America’s Water Infrastructure
House Republican Conference Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement after the House passed the America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018, sponsored by the Chair of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Bill Shuster.
Institute Looking to Hire Professionals with BIM, CAD, GIS Expertise
The National Institute of Building Sciences is in the process of filling several positions to support federal agency clients. The organization is looking to hire building professionals with expertise in building information modeling (BIM), computer-aided design (CAD) and geographic information systems (GIS).
DOE Funding Bill A Win For Energy Efficiency; President Should Sign It Promptly
The Alliance to Save Energy released the following statement from President Jason Hartke in response to the House and Senate passing a spending bill that includes increased funding for energy efficiency initiatives at the Department of Energy
TIPS ON HOW TO AVOID BEING SCAMMED BY CONTRACTORS AFTER HURRICANE DAMAGE
As Hurricane Florence bears down on the Carolina coast, the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) provides homeowners with helpful ways to avoid being scammed by unscrupulous contractors and provides tips on how to find a qualified
Cantwell Secures “Early Action” Infrastructure Provision in Water Package
The House of Representatives passed America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 (AWIA). As part of this Act, Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Maria Cantwell
House Passes America’s Water Infrastructure Act
House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) issued the following statement on the passage of the America’s Water Infrastructure Act: “Every community depends on water infrastructure. America’s water infrastructure not only facilitates commerce within our borders, but it connects U.S.
The Institute Appoints Jury for 2018 Beyond Green™ Awards
The National Institute of Building Sciences announces the jury for the 2018 Beyond Green™ High-Performance Building and Community Awards. The 2018 jury members include Nancy McNabb, AIA; Jason Hartke, PhD; and Arpan Bakshi.
First Homes Being Built or Rehabilitated Using New National Housing Trust Fund
The National Low Income Housing Coalition has published “Getting Started: First Homes Being Built with 2016 National Housing Trust Fund Awards”. This interim report profiles the 42 states
Mayor Bowser Opens First Grandfamily Affordable Housing Community
Mayor Muriel Bowser today celebrated the opening of Plaza West, a 223-unit affordable housing community for seniors and families in Ward 6. This unique development includes 50 units designed for grandfamilies
Last Chance to Register for FMOC’s Webinar on Designing for Maintainability
There are only two days left to register for the National Institute of Building Sciences Facility Maintenance and Operations Committee (FMOC) one-hour webinar, Design for Maintainability: The Importance of Operations and Maintenance Considerations during the Design Phase of Construction Projects
EPA Announces Public Hearing on Affordable Clean Energy Proposal
On October 1, 2018, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold a public hearing on the proposed Affordable Clean Energy proposal in Chicago, Ill. The proposal would replace the prior administration’s Power Plan (CPP)
HPTF Financing Will Help Preserve Affordable Housing for Over 80 Residents in Wards 7...
The DC Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) recently closed on two loans totaling more than $3.5 million that will preserve 36 units of affordable housing in Wards 7 and 8 for two tenant associations.
Appraisal Institute Unveils Property Use Classification System
The nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers today unveiled an information system that classifies and describes property uses and assists real estate analysts and others with their property use data storage and analysis.
Statement from NAHB Chairman Randy Noel on Trump Tariff Threat
Randy Noel, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a custom home builder from LaPlace, La., today issued the following statement after President Trump threatened to impose tariffs on
Strategic Partner United Rentals to Sponsor Diversity Program
Associated Builders and Contractors recently announced that United Rentals, Inc., the world’s largest equipment rental company, has signed on as the sponsor of ABC’s diversity and inclusion initiatives, including the Diversity & Inclusion Summit and National Diversity
New York Attorney Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud Related to Multimillion-Dollar Embezzlement From Deceased...
A New York licensed attorney and former partner at a New York law firm pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to defraud the United States and tax evasion arising from a scheme to embezzle millions of dollars
SEC Charges Real Estate Broker With FCPA Violations
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced settled FCPA charges against a New Jersey real estate broker arising out of his attempt to bribe a foreign official while acting as a broker for Colliers International Group, Inc.
Mayor Bowser Announces Service Providers for Three Short-Term Family Housing Programs
Mayor Bowser today announced three service providers that the Administration has selected to run the Short-Term Family Housing (STFH) programs in Wards 4, 7, and 8, which are scheduled to open this fall
Miami Beach Can Improve Resilience with Strategy that Expands Beyond Stormwater Management and Includes...
The City of Miami Beach can build on its efforts to improve resilience with a broader strategy that factors in livability, green infrastructure and economic issues in addition to stormwater management
A 10-Year Anniversary Highlights Need for Housing Finance Reform
With Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac now marking their tenth year of conservatorship, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) today called on Congress to make it a priority to enact comprehensive reform to the nation’s housing finance system.
