Tag: Fund
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Federal, local agencies fund $300 million NYC ADA upgrade
The 14th Street Subway Station stretches along West 14th Street between Sixth and Seventh Avenues. The station serves the F and M trains running north and south along Sixth Avenue, the L train along 14 Street, and the 1, 2 and 3 lines running north and south along Seventh Avenue. The three stations have a…
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Energy bill increase to fund pylon discounts as all households forced to pay 80p more
Households across the UK will see an increase of 80p in their annual energy bills to help fund discounts for people living near new or upgraded electricity pylons. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband confirmed the plan, stating that these slight energy price rises would be used to compensate those who live in close proximity to pylons…
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ASHRAE Launches $1M Gordon Holness Fund for Global Projects
ASHRAE announced the establishment of The Gordon Holness Presidential Fund, designed to drive the successful implementation of chapter-led projects across the globe. The fund, established through a generous $1 million endowment, will provide $50,000 annually in perpetuity to support the ASHRAE Presidential Challenge. This initiative encourages chapters to develop and execute innovative solutions to some…
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Why This New Republican Bill Won’t Save The Highway Trust Fund
Discussions about the insolvency of the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) have been happening since the early 2000s, and I wrote in 2023 how the booming EV market was going to make matters worse. While several committee hearings were held during the Biden administration, neither the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) nor the Inflation Reduction…
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PSMJ Launches Fund to Aid Communities Hit by Natural Disasters
PSMJ Resources, Inc., the leading global authority on research, education and advisory services for the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry, is calling on industry partners to support the PSMJ Disaster Rebuilding Fund, a 501(c)(3) organization focused on rebuilding communities affected by natural disasters. “This is not just a call to action—it’s a heartfelt plea for all…
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Fifth Wall Closes New $503 Million Fund, the Largest Real Estate Venture Capital Fund Raised to Date
With over $1 billion assets under management and more than 50 corporate strategic investors spanning 11 countries, Fifth Wall has assembled the largest consortium of real estate owners to invest in cutting edge startups and transform the global real estate industry. On July 17, 2019, Fifth Wall, the largest venture capital firm focused on technologies…