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ORLANDO, Fla – The Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC), the state’s leading certifier of green residential and commercial construction and local governments, has been named a media sponsor for the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) Virtual Building Performance Conference, Feb. 22-24, 2021. “For the past four years FGBC has been a staunch supporter and promoter of the annual RESNET Building Performance Conference.  As we all navigate a “new normal,” they continue to innovate and find ways to adapt to an ever-evolving environment to provide education, networking and a robust experience built on the traditional conference with added benefits,” said FGBC Executive Director C.J. Davila.  2021 marks RESNET’s 20th Annual Building Performance Conference. The conference will offer a mix of live-stream events and an array of pre-recorded technical sessions addressing subjects of critical importance. Raters can earn 18 Professional Development credits by participating. Spon...

 BridgeInvest recently closed a $15 MM pre-development loan for a 2.5 acre mixed-use property in Aventura encompassing two connected buildings with 174 parking spaces.  The first building will include 26,000 SF of ground-floor retail and office space. The second building will consist of 160 senior care rental units with over 17,000 SF of ground-floor retail.  Loan proceeds will be used to refinance outstanding debt, fund reserves, and pay for construction costs to continue development of the parking platform.  1212 Aventura is situated at a prime location in Miami adjacent to the Aventura Hospital with easy access to Biscayne Blvd and the variety of nearby retailers. Repeat Borrower. Rieber Developments, the Sponsor, is a current BridgeInvest borrower nearing the completion of the adjacent mixed-use office and Tapestry by Hilton hotel project, Ivory 214. Partial Completion. With the Property being fully entitled, horizontal site work complete, and vertical construction i...

HANFORD, Calif. – San Joaquin Valley Homes (SJV Homes) and Presidio Residential Capital recently closed on a parcel of land in Hanford to add a total of 283 additional single family homes to two existing communities.  Bonterra will gain an additional 184 lots, while Bella Vista will expand its footprint with 99 new lots.   “We have been so pleased with the success and demand for these two communities to date,” said Danny Garcia, Vice President of Sales at SJV Homes. “We’re confident these homes will continue to attract first time home buyers, growing families looking for more living space, move up buyers, as well as people looking to downsize.”   Interested homebuyers may preview homesites and floorplans at the existing model complexes. Construction for these new phases is expected in the spring/summer with prices beginning in the low $300,000s for Bonterra and the mid $300,000s for Bella Vista.   Bonterra, an all single-story neighborhood located on Elizabeth Drive...

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- The Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention in Gainesville, Fla. has reopened with a re-envisioned experience making safety and enjoyment top priorities.  In just two short years, the museum has fueled a thirst for knowledge for young and old. Since opening the doors in May 2018, the Cade has offered unprecedented access to world-class inventors, entrepreneurs, and visionaries. Bringing children to museums opens their eyes to different ideas and perspectives that are relevant to their lives. This kind of exposure can help develop higher critical and creative thinking skills, which are integral to future success. “I think that hands-on activities are really important because they can show how fun science is,” said 13-year old Charlie Massey of Jacksonville, Fla. “This isn’t like just sitting and reading. I like the uncertainty of experimenting, beginning a project and not know whether it will turn out as expected.” The Cade Museum is named for Dr. James Rob...

WASHINGTON - The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has announced the finalists for the 2020 Global Innovation Awards.  The awards recognize the most advanced, cutting-edge and original products, services and homes from the United States and around the world, and showcase the future of home technology. "The products and services highlighted by the Global Innovation Awards give a glimpse into how companies around the world are advancing by introducing new ideas and technologies," said Jillian Pritchard-Cooke, chair of the NAHB Global Innovation Awards Program. "This year, we added an exciting new category, International Home of the Year, showcasing the integration of high-performance, sustainable building practices" This year's finalists include: Exterior/Interior Product of the Year Finalists . Flo by MoenT Smart Water Shutoff, Moen - Cleveland . LG STUDIO WashTowerT, LG Electronics - New York . Square D Energy Center, Schneider Electric - Knightdale, ...