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Working in partnership with Collaborative Housing Solutions and SK Collaborative, each of the 200 units received a full makeover, including new flooring, windows, appliances, cabinets, roofs, and central air conditioning. Residents have been excited to return to their apartments. “Everybody was running around,” said Lakeisha Wright, 32, an 11-year resident with four children. “Even just …

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The 16th PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards is scheduled for December. * Residential prices remain attractive in Thailand as consumers prioritise horizontal living during pandemic, according to leading property portal DDproperty.com * Wider range of categories for awardees, including an expanded list of Developer awards and new honours for developments with club facilities. * Exclusive black-tie …

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“There is always a natural tension,” she said. “In fact, that is the reason why we have our role. As a neutral third party, we can often speak about each party’s interests and align them so they can move forward in a way that makes business sense yet maintains the integrity of the brand.” Carfora …

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News from NCRPS, Society of Actuaries, BMS Re and more. (Photo: Shutterstock) MAPFRE Insurance and AAA Washington agreed to form a jointly owned insurance company to write automobile and homeowners insurance in Washington and Northern Idaho. The joint venture, which is subject to regulatory approval, will be known as the Auto Club MAPFRE Insurance Company. …

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Brickability Group has bought Leadcraft, the UK Hampshire-based roofing contractor, for £5.5 million. It marks Brickability’s 12th acquisition in the last three years and follows the recent purchase of Taylor Maxwell for £63 million. Founded in 1997, Leadcraft provides a full range of roofing services including tiling, slate, zinc, copper, felt and lead works. In the year ending June 30, …

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Envista Forensics, an Atlanta-headquartered forensic engineering and consulting firm, has acquired Memphis, TN-based Grecco Construction Consultants (GCC). Founded in 2011, GCC brings extensive construction knowledge to help insurers and attorneys assess and analyze properties after catastrophic building or structural incidents. The firm provides services appraisals, property loss inspections, estimates of repair, and roof inspections. GCC’s …

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Imagine you are building a house. Your architect drafts a plan that you like. She then recommends a mason. It is likely that you will hire the mason. You may even offer a turnkey project to your architect, including masonry. Now imagine the reverse: your mason recommends an architect. It is less likely that you …

Why, and how, Indian IT firms should compete with global consulting firms Read More »

If you are planning to have Smart Touch Switches or Home Automation as part of your home, then you have to look at the certifications that the products carry. While users are not typically acquainted by the certifications, it is at least important to be familiar with some of the key certifications because these products …

Does your Smart Touch Switch meet key certifications for safety and health? Read More »

The Japanese company signed a 20-year lease for 68,000 square feet on the 34th and 35th floors of the 48-story tower at 151 West 42nd Street, formerly known as 4 Times Square, according to the landlord. Asking rent was $105 per square foot. Mitsubishi currently has its headquarters in 120,000 square feet at Durst’s 655 …

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Buildings are getting smarter, and that opens them up to a host of new cybersecurity risks. In recent years, building managers increasingly have relied on internet connections and computer networks to manage pretty much any part of a building you can think of—including elevators and escalators; ventilation, heating and air conditioning systems; office machines like …

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