White House CHIPS Act Funds Distribution

White House details how CHIPS money will be spent

constructiondive constructiondive | 1 year ago

Dive Brief: The U.S. Department of Commerce released its road map for how it will spend the lion's share of the $52 billion CHIPS Act, outlining its strategy to spur long-term growth in the domestic semiconductor industry by deploying $50 billion via the CHIPS for America fund. The objectives go beyond supporting construction of a few massive semiconductor projects to also focus on the development of regional clusters of manufacturing facilities, suppliers and workforce programs. About $28 ...

White House details infrastructure act progress

constructiondive constructiondive | 1 year ago

The White House released updated fact sheets on Tuesday detailing the progress of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, more than eight months after the legislation was signed into law. The documents break down announced and anticipated funding as well as signature projects by state and territory. Texas, for example, is set to receive $8 billion from the IIJA, with 260 specific projects identified for funding including the Galveston Harbor Channel extension and the Laredo International A...

What Percentage of Business Income Should Be Spent on Rent?

commercialonebrokers commercialonebrokers | 1 year ago

Rent. It’s the first thing business owners think about when searching for a new spot. A newer building in the center of town may be what you want, but if you can’t afford the rent, you’re setting your business up for failure. What percentage of business income should be set aside for rent? How much ... Read more

raleighrealtyhomes raleighrealtyhomes | 1 year ago

Garner Homes & Real Estate Luis Santana Realtor® Leslie Ward Realtor® Buying a home means creating a space of your own. It’s independence, hosting dinner parties, planting a garden — and also a long-term financial commitment. If you’re ready to put down roots and take that step towards home ownership — but your savings account doesn’t agree — you need to know how to buy a house with no money. Is it even possib...

TAF Spent $1.4M of Appraiser’s Hard-earned Money on Lobbying

appraisersblogs appraisersblogs | 1 year ago

To set the stage of the complete disdain for the appraisal industry and the public trust… In the 2019 TAF 990 Filing, and based on the assumption their compensation has increased in the last three years, the two leaders of TAF, Dave & Kelly, run a 12 employee entity and make a staggering ± $750,000 annually. No wonder they don’t want to accept grant money to enable oversight in a not-for-profit! But it gets worse… TAF spent $1.4 million dollars lobbying over the past four years using th...

A House With ‘Good Bones’? ‘Original Details’? It Could Be a Complete Wreck.

The New York Times The New York Times | 1 year ago

Take a gander at the real estate listing supplements that often come with your newspaper, and you’ll find no shortage of city, suburban, beach and mountain Shangri-Las. One recent edition of View, a publication of Coldwell Banker Realty, touted, in no particular order: a backyard oasis in northern New Jersey, an elegant sunlit Tudor and a “stunningly luxurious French Provincial” with “breathtaking panoramic views” in Watchung, N.J. Then there was the 7,700-square-foot “stately manor?...

White House incentivizes stronger building codes, standards

constructiondive constructiondive | 1 year ago

Dive Brief: The Atlantic hurricane season began Wednesday and the White House seized the opportunity to launch a National Initiative to Advance Building Codes, aiming to encourage adoption of new construction standards, reduce energy waste and make communities more resilient to the impacts of climate change. Through the initiative, the Biden administration plans to provide incentives and support for state, local, Tribal and territorial governments to adopt updated building codes and standards. ...

How the upcoming tax season will be different for servicers

housingwire housingwire | 1 year ago

HousingWire recently spoke with LERETA Chief Operating Officer Jim Micali about tax season and how technology is solving legacy issues servicer have historically had with taxes. The post How the upcoming tax season will be different for servicers appeared first on HousingWire.

CHIPS Act passes House, secures $52B for semiconductor industry

constructiondive constructiondive | 1 year ago

Following two years of congressional gridlock and two different bills, the House of Representatives on Thursday passed the CHIPS Act, which doles out $52 billion to semiconductor manufacturers looking to expand their presences in the U.S. The 243-187 vote was broadly across party lines, with Democrats voting to advance the bill and all but 24 Republicans voting to defeat the legislation. On Wednesday, the Senate passed the bill in a 64-32 vote. Massive manufacturing-related construction projects...

White House Funding Boosts Job Options for Former Inmates

Engineering News-Record Engineering News-Rec... | 1 year ago

Biden administration would invest $145 million over the next year for skills training to support job-readiness for pre-apprentice programs and other work re-entry options.

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White House details how CHIPS money will be spent

White House details how CHIPS money will be spent