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Real Estate & Construction News Round-Up (08/10/22)

The Senate passes the Inflation Reduction Act, construction costs continue to rise across the U.S., commercial real estate advances the adoption of ESG strategies, and more. The recently-passed Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 leaves out the carried interest tax hike, much to the relief of real estate investors worldwide. (Taylor…

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The Administrative Procedure Act and the Evolution of Environmental Law

Enacted in 1946, the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) has provided a lasting framework for federal agency rulemaking and adjudication, as well as establishing the power of the federal courts to exercise judicial review over these actions of the federal bureaucracy. The APA is codified at 5 U.S.C. §§ 551–559, and…

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Critical Materials for the Energy Transition: Of “Rare Earths” and Even Rarer Minerals

As the world pursues ambitious net-zero carbon emission goals, demand is soaring for the critical materials required for the technologies leading the energy transition. Lithium may be the most well-known of these inputs due to its usage in batteries for vehicles and consumer electronics, but roughly 50 other minerals are…

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Real Estate & Construction News Round-Up (08/03/22)

The availability of construction jobs drops by 17.5%, company offices evolve to the here-to-stay hybrid working model, the House passes a $280 billion semiconductor package, and more. The House passed a $280 billion package to boost the semiconductor industry and scientific research, which will also lend towards the construction of…

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Historic $280 Billion Investment in Domestic Semiconductor Manufacturing and STEM Research and Development to Be Signed into Law

Recently, the U.S. Senate and House agreed to and passed the CHIPS Plus legislative package, which will provide $52.7 billion dollars in federal funding for U.S. Government agencies to distribute to U.S. semiconductor manufacturers to build new plants, increase manufacturing capacity, and support research and development. Click here to read…

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Affordable Housing, Military Contracts and Mars: 3D Printing Construction Potential Builds

The 3D printing construction market is likely on the cusp of a boom. This unique construction method boasts many advantages in comparison to traditional forms of construction. Projects can be completed more quickly and at a fraction of the cost, given fewer laborers are required and the materials used are…

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Real Estate & Construction News Round-Up (07/27/22)

Europe’s energy infrastructure struggles under record heat waves, Wall Street tightens commercial real estate lending, blockchain technology and NFTs (non-fungible tokens) continue to transform real estate ownership, and more. Banks are lending less and charging higher interest rates for commercial real estate property loans, restraining deal making and values. (Peter…

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Real Estate & Construction News Round-Up (07/20/22)

Record heat waves in Britain disrupt the nation’s infrastructure, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law promotes the use of construction technology with two key efforts, China’s property sector continues to stagnate, and more. A significant number of Chinese homeowners halted mortgage payments last week, prompting many banks to announce their low exposure to…

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In Case You Missed It: Investing in Metaverse Real Estate: Mind the Gap Between Recognized and Realized Potential

Opportunities for early real estate investment in the Metaverse are worthy of consideration, but also come with significant risks. Originally published on Gravel2Gavel and recently featured in The Computer & Internet Lawyer, Pillsbury authors Robert Howard, David Wright, and Craig de Ridder take a look at the key questions potential metaverse…

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Real Estate & Construction News Round-Up (07/13/22)

The Biden administration will use infrastructure funds to upgrade 85 airports across the U.S., The Affordable New York tax provision expires, homebuyers in China refuse to pay mortgages, and more. Hines, a Houston-based real estate giant, set a target of its 1,530 properties in 28 countries being net-zero operational carbon…