Apex Money Lending Group Expands Commercial Loan Offerings in Colorado
, August 21, 2025 News Summary Apex Money Lending Group has broadened its commercial real estate lending program in Colorado to support purchases, renovations, development and business acquisitions. The program offers loans starting at $100,000, interest rates from 12%, financing up to 65% LTV and the potential for funding in as few as 10 business days. […]
Florida Introduces New Sales Tax Exemption Rules for Data Centers
Florida, August 21, 2025 News Summary The Florida Legislature has approved HB 7031, establishing new sales tax exemption rules for data centers. Effective August 1, data centers must have an IT load of 100 MW or more to qualify for tax exemptions. This shift significantly impacts smaller facilities, likely increasing costs and complicating lease terms. Moving […]
Columbus Emerges as a Major Player in Apartment Construction
Columbus, Ohio, August 21, 2025 News Summary Columbus, Ohio, ranks fifth in the nation for apartment construction, driven by rising demand from a growing population. With projections of 1 million more residents in the next two decades, local authorities are approving measures to enhance affordable housing options. Recent developments include a mix of luxury and affordable […]
New Affordable Housing Community Opens in Fort Pierce, Florida
News Summary LGI Homes has launched Indian River Estates, an affordable housing community in Fort Pierce, Florida. This development aims to provide budget-friendly housing in a market with high rental costs. Residents benefit from a strategic location near U.S. Route 1 and access to recreational facilities, parks, and beaches. With various home options starting at […]
Unexpected Growth in U.S. Single-Family Home Construction
News Summary In a surprising turn, single-family home construction in the U.S. saw a 2.8% rise in July, reaching an annual rate of 939,000. The South led this growth with a remarkable 13% month-over-month increase, while other regions reported declines. Factors such as a fall in mortgage rates may have driven this surge, although analysts […]
Innovative Biodegradable Building Material Developed
South Korea, August 21, 2025 News Summary A team of South Korean designers has introduced Re:shell, a biodegradable building material made from discarded eggshells. This material aims to address the significant construction waste problem in South Korea, which generates about 45% of the country’s total waste. By utilizing calcium carbonate from eggshells, Re:shell not only provides […]
Final Beam Installed in Judicial Expansion in Lawrence
Lawrence, Kansas, August 21, 2025 News Summary The Judicial and Law Enforcement Center in Lawrence has reached a significant milestone with the installation of the final beam in its expansion project. This addition will increase the facility’s capacity with new courtrooms, judges’ chambers, and enhanced sustainability features, including solar panels. Set to open soon, the expansion […]
Just Love Coffee Cafe Set to Open in San Antonio
News Summary Just Love Coffee Cafe is opening its first location in San Antonio this fall, bringing a unique coffee experience to the area. Located near UTSA, the cafe will offer hand-roasted coffee and a diverse all-day brunch menu. Owners Erica Robertson and her brother aim to create a welcoming space for community engagement. With […]
Tyler City Council Approves Sewer Expansion for Economic Growth
News Summary The Tyler City Council has authorized a nearly $1 million sewer expansion project aimed at boosting the city’s economic development. The project, which will extend sanitary sewage services to the Wisenbaker Tract, is expected to lead to the creation of a new business park, generating job opportunities and enhancing the local tax base. […]
Construction industry embraces ERP and industrial AI to boost performance
Waterfront commercial project, August 21, 2025 News Summary The construction and engineering sector is increasingly pairing enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms with industrial AI to improve cost control, field productivity and safety. Firms are adopting centralized data backbones to enable reliable AI predictions while startups and research groups invest in mass‑timber offices, field automation agents and […]