Puglia is home to more than just sandy white beaches, rolling fields and ancient olive groves. The southern Italian region offers a real mish-mash of architectural styles that chart the areas history, from the Roman and medieval forts to Saracen-era towers, canonical trullos and traditional masserias and even a smattering of cutting-edge contemporary villas.

Many of these structures have new roles as part of the regions bustling tourism industry, and these Puglian holiday homes feature al fresco dining spots for long summer evenings in the sun, infinity pools and picturesque orchards, vineyards and olive groves.

Heres our selection of the best Puglian holiday homes for soaking up the sun by the Mediterranean Sea.

Photography by Salva Lopez

Sleeps 8; from 3,000 per week directThis serene contemporary Italian holiday home sits among the olive groves of Puglias countryside and was designed by Studio Andrew Trotter for slow living. Villa Cardo resembles a series of stacked boxes and has been built using local materials near the village of Carovigno. Minimalist interiors feature stone floors, pale plaster walls and arching ceilings, while the Italian holiday homes black-framed windows frame vistas of the surrounding olive groves and almond trees. As well as a pool and sun terrace, it also boasts a rooftop terrace that looks out towards the Mediterranean Sea. Take a look inside.

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Sleeps 10; from 350 per night via Welcome BeyondThis quiet clifftop retreat perches 70 ft above the Mediterranean Sea and is stacked across three floors. The previously abandoned townhouse was renovated by hand due to its sensitive position and tricky access, using traditional techniques and local materials. Interiors of the restored Italian holiday home are decorated with a blend of traditional Puglian style, Scandinavian influences and African crafts and colour. Stone floors and a seawater cellar ensure that the hideaway stays cool in the hot summer months. Guests can dine on the ground floor terrace, or relax by the pool on the rooftop terrace. See more.

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Sleeps 8; from 3,000 per week directStone villa Tenuta Masseriola is surrounded by more than eight hectares of olive groves just outside of Puglias Carovigno. The trullo combines tradition and modernity, with dry stone walls contrasted by more contemporary additions. Whitewashed interiors feature exposed stonework, a vaulted ceiling, tubular steel furniture and marble-topped tables. Guests can soak up the sun by the infinity pool which is screened by trees. The Torre Guaceto nature reserve is also a 10-minute drive away and offers a coastline of white sandy beaches.

Courtesy of Masseria Petrarolo

8 bedrooms; 12,500 per week directLocal practice Simone & Musa and London based firm Tully Filmer restored this historic masseria, which was built in 1689 to provide protection from the Barbary raiders who plundered the Italian coastline from the Adriatic Sea. Masseria Petrarolo sits with 75 acres of olive groves close to Bari, and its old fortified bell tower still remains. Traces of its battle-hardy past can also be read via arrow-slit windows and thick stone walls. Soho houses Alexander Waterworth designed the Puglian villas minimalist interiors stone walls and vaulted brick ceilings are a simple backdrop for antique furniture and contemporary design pieces. See more on the Italian property.

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Sleeps 6; from 2500 per week directVilla Castelluccio was built in the 1920s and the simple, boxy villa is another project overhauled by Studio Andrew Trotter. Sitting in the old town of Ceglie Messapica, next to Ostuni, the minimalist Italian holiday home has muted interiors that reflect the homes peaceful surroundings and create a relaxed atmosphere, but Trotter has focused on details in order to elevate the space. Walls feature a tightly curated art collection, white furnishings include linen sofas, simple light fittings, and antique pieces. He also commissioned local craftsmen to make concrete sinks and countertops, complemented by brass fittings. The countryside villa opens directly onto the garden, which includes a pool, an outdoor dining area, and an olive tree garden. Get a closer look.

Photography: Britney Gill for The Perfect Hideaway

4 bedrooms; from 2500 per week directTrullo Piccolo is an Italian hideaway set amongst 4-acres of olive tree-dotted land in Puglias Martina Franca. The minimalist holiday home was restored by its owners an architect and sculptor who have repaired original stone, wood and glass details. Four separate buildings make up the holiday complex, which has series of al fresco dining spots for long summer nights, and a vegetable garden with tomatoes and herbs which guests can harvest for its indoor and outdoor kitchens. For the non-foodies, theres a plunge pool and an infinity pool for cooling off after hot summer days exploring the coast.

Courtesy of Masseria Angiulli Piccolo

Sleeps 13; from 868 per night via AirbnbLooking for something on a bigger scale? Masseria Angiulli Piccolo is an 18th-century home surrounded by 85-acres of vineyards and orchards in Puglia. The rustic retreat has been fully restored by its architect owners and is as secluded as it is beautiful. Interiors feature vaulted stone ceilings which cap voluminous rooms, while cool white walls and stone floors help provide respite from the Italian heat. Masseria Angiulli Piccolo can accommodate up to 13 guests, who can dine at the pergola-covered swimming pool terrace or its sunny courtyard. The Italian holiday home is part of a working farm and the surrounding gardens supply fruit and wine for the kitchen. See inside.

Photography: Britney Gill for The Perfect Hideaway

Sleeps 6; from 250 per night via AirbnbParco Paolino is a countryside villa in Puglias Ostuni with living spaces that flow between inside and out. An outdoor patio, pergola, swimming pool and shower are surrounded by three hectares of ancient olive trees. Inside, minimalist interiors have been given pops of colour with a selection of furniture, lighting and art. Guests can dine under the olive trees, lay by the pool or sit by the fire.

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HACKENSACK, N.J. -- City detectives are investigating the burglary of six offices inside a Hudson Street building in Hackensack that occurred after midnight on Sunday. The thieves stole a reported $40,000 in collectible coins and a painting worth several thousand dollars.

Cops responded to a burglar alarm activation at 560 Hudson Street, a four-story office building, at around 2:45 a.m. Police said the front door had been left unlocked when they arrived and noted damage to the interior doors and locks of five offices, but nothing was reported missing from them per the tenants.

Gilbert Construction, who occupies the sixth office, reported damage to their door and said $40,000 that they paid in collectible coins kept in boxes out in the open and a painting worth several thousand dollars were robbed. According to a press release from the Hackensack Police Department, the tenant could not provide a description of the missing items.

Witnesses or anyone with information are asked to call Crime Stoppers of Bergenfield, Englewood, Teaneck, Hackensack and Bogota with tips. Cash rewards of up to $1,000 are being offered. Tips can be made anonymously at bergencrimestoppers.org or by calling 844-466-6789 around the clock.

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. March 4-10 is Women in Construction Week.

Women make up less than 10% of the construction labor force.

Two of them women that add to that statistic are Teresa Riley, a project administrator at Triangle Associates, and Tanya Wiseman, a drywall finisher with Bouma.

Both Riley and Wiseman fell into the construction line of work.

"Well when I started my husband and them did it, and they needed more workers so I volunteered and here I am," share Wiseman.

"I did not go to school for construction, I actually have a medical background," laughs Riley.

"So its a big change from what I went to school for versus what I am doing, but I started at a low level office position and moved up into a project administrator position."

Both of these women worked their way to where they are now, and during National Women in Construction.. or "WIC Week, theyre inviting other women to join them.

Riley says, "You know its just like any other industry. Anything a man can do a woman can do too as long as she puts her mind to it and goes out there and tries."

"I was nervous coming into it because I know its a guys trade, but us women can do it too," adds Wiseman.

Opportunities for getting into construction include trade schools, and apprenticeships, many of which only take eight-weeks to complete.

"You can get into construction pretty much any way. You know somebody who does it and you say, Hey Im interested in becoming a painter, how do I do that? Im interested in becoming an electrician how do I do that?," says Riley.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the construction industry is expected to see a 12% employment growth between 2016 and 2026.

The need for hard-female-workers is there, will you pick up the joint knife?

"Women can do construction," says Riley.

"If youre really interested in doing something, you just gotta get out there and ask the questions."

The National Association of Women in Construction offers scholarships for women entering the field every year. Click here for more information.

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AUSTIN (KXAN) An Austin-based construction company and contractors gathered Thursday at Austin Police Department headquarters and asked APD to create a task force and coordinate with other agencies to solve a series of construction site thefts.

Its not okay. Its not okay for us. Its not okay for my guys. Its definitely not okay for the community, said Eric Perucca, Owner of Hands & Feet Framing and Drywall.

Jon Standley with Motivado Group said he believes the thefts have been ongoing since January 2019, and there have been 36 separate incidents of construction materials stolen from sites.

We have been begging for help daily, but the Mayor and Police Chief are simply not taking this seriously, said Standley. This is a crime wave and these thefts are adding to the cost of building critically needed housing and office space in Austin.

In February, suspects broke into a construction site in broad daylight and stole materials worth close to $100,000. The incident was caught on camera, catching the getaway truck the suspects used. Motivado Group offered a $2,500 reward to anyone who might recognize the truck, or the people in the video, and can help lead police to an arrest.

It is time for the City of Austin to take this seriously, said Standley. If we do not get helpsoon, we will be forced to hire teams of armed guards with directions to protect life andproperty.

Perucca explained, This doesnt affect big businesses. This affects small businesses.

He told KXAN any time someone steals lumber, it creates a domino effect.

Because it can take weeks to replace the material, drywallers, plumbers and electricians who were lined up and ready to go cant work.

These are small time people who are trying to make a living, trying to make their lives work, and they get put on hold for a week, thats a big interruption, he said.

Wayne Dolcefino with Dolcefino Consulting said what the suspects are stealing are entire framing packages of houses. He said, One house framing package could cost $30,000. It gets stolen. It delays that project by weeks. It increases the cost of projects. These folks are building apartments, town homes and homes all across this area.

Standley told KXAN I think this is a systematic problem.

Austin Police said they can confirm at least four cases are related because the same vehicle is used. Other cases remain under investigation.

They said in a statement:

These investigations involve a tremendous amount of research and legwork and those take time. We are actively following up on leads though including partnering with other law enforcement agencies.

We did impound two vehicles from a construction site theft that occurred last night in the 10300 block of IH-35 Svrd SB. Neither of the vehicles is the one seen in the video. There are no individuals that have been identified/arrested as part of this incident.

We also spoke with Scott Turner with Riverside Homes. He said hes dealt with theft issues as well.

We had a home being built. It was completely finished. It was looking good. We had it on the market, ready to go, and someone who knew what they were doing, meaning they were familiar with construction, broke into the house by taking the door off the hinges and then stole the appliance package, Turner said.

He said around the time this happened to him, someone was arrested locally because they found one of the local appliances in a shop in Connecticut.

Turner said when appliances are stolen, it delays the closing process. When materials are stolen, it delays the building process.

Its very frustrating not just for the builders but also homeowners, he said. You have somebody whos ready and excited about their home, theyre ready to move in, and the next thing you know, theyve got a delay, and frankly, its a little unnerving both for the homeowner and the builder. Any time that occurs, it makes you feel a little uneasy and unsafe.

He explained because Austin areas housing supply is so low, if builders cant work and no homes go on sale, the supply would run out in a month.

Everyones doing their best to get their houses built and get homeowners in there as quickly as possible, he said.

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Nearly one year ago, I wrote an article for VIATechniks The Edge Blog on BD+C entitled, The construction industry has a problem, and women are going to solve it,which included a call to action for the industry to amplify the voice of women as a key strategy of empowerment. In the midst of Women in Construction Week, I am taking a moment to do just that!

Through the stories of 17 women in design, construction and real estate, we highlight the incredible contributions that a diverse, inclusive, and empowered workforce can have. Weve compiled each womans compelling journey and personal insights into Chapter 1 of an eBook. I urge you to spend the time to read their stories I promise you will be inspired by the powerful force that diversity plays in design & construction.

Roshan Mehdizadeh Corsiglia | Global Governance Executive, Real Estate, Google

Mollie Fadule | Head of Affordable Housing, Katerra

Elissa Flandro | Customer Success Manager, Autodesk

Kirsten Hull | VP Development, EQ Office

Andie Larson | Construction Solutions Manager | Fieldwire

Myesha McClendon | Vice President, Milhouse Engineering and Construction

Alexis McGuffin | VP Business DevelopmentandPartnerships, Lendlease

Danielle O'Connell | Sr. Manager, Innovation Services, Skanska

Sabrina Odah | Smart Lab Director, Suffolk

Salla Palos | Director of Transformation Services, Microsoft

Jamie Redmond | Director of Operations, Redmond Construction

Erica Storck | General Manager, Kapture Prefab

Morgan Traynor | Senior Director of Operational Excellence, Ryan Companies

Trina Warren | Senior Project Manager, Devcon Construction

Leshya Wig | Partner, Wig Properties

Thea Williamson | Senior Design Project Manager, Shake Shack

Sharing these stories is more important than many may realize. Alexis McGuffin, Vice President, Business Development & Partnerships at Lendlease says, How often I hear very successful women say they got lucky in their career advancement, as if it were an accident! I just happened to be in the right place at the right time I dont buy it; I think it takes hard work and preparation to be able to capitalize on an opportunity when it arises. Lets take credit for that to encourage the next generation. By telling our stories and by listening to and sharing each others stories, we celebrate and appreciate the contributions of women in construction. We inspire our next wave of leaders. We encourage the next generation (men and women alike) to join an industry that directly impacts the health, safety, and quality of life of the world.

I am honored to be able to share these remarkable leaders stories, and thankful to BD+C for giving me this platform. Stories of women like Thea Williamson, Senior Design Project Manager at Shake Shack, who turned challenge into success. Williamson was a 17-year-old runaway who didnt like her circumstances, so she left, afraid of nothing. At one point, she was only able to have one meal a day. She never said no to an opportunity. Williamson reflects, Some of my greatest moments were welcomed during challenges; such as being promoted to a part time instructor within my union school, becoming a manager for a drafting and fabrication shop in my 20s, and ultimately saying goodbye to my union and entering the corporate world on my 30th birthday. When I look back on my career, I can clearly see how every moment and every experience truly shaped my current reality for the good. But the positivity I allow it to bring to my reality is a choice.

As Sabrina Odah, Smart Lab Director at Suffolk Construction puts it, Our industry is experiencing an increase in labor shortage and a flatline in productivity. Global infrastructure investment will double over the next 15 years. Diversity in the workplace increases innovation, creativity, and productivity. Lets shift the discussion from whether we should to how we can create a more diverse and inclusive workplace across all roles and leadership positions. Not only will this improve the bottom line, but also, its the right thing to do.

We said it before, and we will say it again. The industry has a problem. The industry dynamics which Odah mentions have created a mismatch between supply and demand in construction globally. And we simply cannot close this gap if we continue to alienate half of our potential workforce. Solving this problem is within your control and I compel you to view it as your responsibility. Your action, or inaction, DOES have an impact.

Jamie Redmond, Director of Operations at Redmond Construction has led targeted efforts to increase diversity and inclusion at her firm. This year was really special because I got to see our new hiring practices pay off, notes Redmond. Our Project Team is now 50% female, and we hired our first female Superintendent. Similarly, Kirsten Hull, Vice President of Development at Equity Office notes that 60% of the project leads on EQ Offices Willis Tower redevelopment from ownership to architects, project managers, GCs, and engineers, are women.

Mollie Fadule, Head of Affordable Housing at Katerra says, Theres untapped opportunity for women to have voice and help to lead the change underway in the construction industry. The challenges we are working to confront in the construction industry are massive. If we can bring diverse perspectives and knowledge from outside the industry, in addition to new technologies, we can enact change that brings broad benefits for society. I believe women will be instrumental in the transformation of this industry.

Beyond just a focus on women, people more broadly are at the center of the solution. Salla Palos, Director of Transformation Services at Microsoft says People must begin advocating for people. Everyone should advocate for others to get a variety of voices heard. How might we be inclusive as an industry? The industry must amplify the voice of those who offer solutions. If the industry keeps repeating the same process with the same tools, how can it expect a different outcome?

Lendleases Alexis McGuffin in a Virtual Reality safety simulation.

As the industry evolves and innovation takes hold, we are seeing women play a leading role in this change. Morgan Traynor, Senior Director of Operational Excellence at Ryan Companies sees this firsthand in her groups partnership with Ryans innovation team. The Operational Excellence team at Ryan takes those next big ideas and implements them across Ryans national platform. When speaking of the critical components of successful change management, Traynor says taking the technology or tool or process and being able to communicate expectations, fully train, and then support individuals and teammates along the way are key roles I see women playing in the innovation and technology space.

Two such leaders in construction innovation are Elissa Flandro, Customer Success Manager at Autodesk and Andie Larson, Construction Solutions Manager at Fieldwire. According to Flandro, Construction often gets a bad reputation for being resistant to change, but my encounters have always been extremely positive. I think industry professionals are excited to learn and be a part of the change. Despite the excitement and enthusiasm, this change is not easy. There is a deep level of complexity that the industry is challenged with. As Larson says, There are a lot of moving parts and pieces in the real estate/ design/ construction industry. Based off a McKinsey study, here is how an average day on site is spent: 30% of a workday is allocated to direct wrench time, 40% preparing for tasks, gathering equipment and materials, and transitioning from one area to the next, and 30% idle time. I started my career at a modular construction company, realizing that modular construction has the ability to address this problem.

And this brings us to a key theme we uncovered with the featured women. Each one is actively molding her career and taking leadership positions to be an unstoppable force for change, not just in the construction industry but in our world at large.

For some, this impact starts from a personal perspective. For example, take Roshan Mehdizadeh Corsiglia, Global Governance Executive, Real Estate at Google. Corsiglia is a first generation American, and San Jose, CA is where her family made their place in the United States. She is currently helping create the new Google HQ and is making sure her daughter sees this project take shape. Corsiglia notes, For my daughter, that will mean growing up in a city where her family has had a direct impact on the civic life of this wonderfully vibrant and varied community.

Leshya Wig, Partner at Wig Properties is playing a role in addressing our nations issue with affordable housing, an often overlooked yet vital component of social mobility. As Wig describes, Affordable housing is a massive problem in our communities, and it appears as if it is getting worse, not better. Amazing companies such as Katerra and McKinstry have been working to address these issues from a constructability standpoint. We need that important work to continue. But we also need to tackle this problem with local cities, to ensure that developers are incentivized to build housing so that the housing supply can continue to build, which will help keep prices down. So, she is doing just that. I have been advocating for changes to local land use codes, that can be provided at no cost to the local jurisdictions, for areas of the city that have been identified as appropriate for denser development, while also ensuring we respect the boundaries of our single family neighborhoods.

A sustainable first design for the Award-Winning Chicago Riverwalk by Carol Ross Barney. Photo Credit: Ross Barney Architects

Carol Ross Barney, FAIA, Founder & Principal of Ross Barney Architects says, I think there is a single problem that we face and that is climate change. And I believe that we must solve it now. Our current leaders are tragically wrong to think that anything is more important. Every project we do is considered through the lens of sustainability first. If we do not meet these challenges, we dont have a future.

Outside of work, these women continue to embody change they want to see in the world. Erica Storck, General Manager at Kapture Prefab LLC says, I believe we need to expose young girls to the industry and debunk the perception that construction isnt for them. It is for this reason that she has partnered with Charlotte, NC based non-profit, Dottie Rose, which introduces girls to STEM. This summer youll find Eric doing a weeklong camp to blend STEM and construction so the girls can see first-hand the potential they have in our industry.

Devcon Constructions Trina Warren with her team at Habitat for Humanity in Paraguay.

Similarly, Trina Warren, Senior Project Manager at Devcon Construction has travelled the world giving freely of her time to leave the places she has visited better than before she was there. I love to volunteer for good causes, so utilizing my construction background makes Habitat for Humanity a perfect fit and is a chance to get my hands dirty. I have volunteered for local community builds and have also travelled to Nepal and Paraguay to build homes. My most recent trip to Paraguay involved hand digging foundations and septic tanks, rock subgrade, concrete work, and lots of masonry work in 105 degree temperatures. But, we had a fun & hard-working international volunteer team and we had a blast building a new home for the family. The opportunity to meet and help a community is so rewarding.

While I am a firm believer in seizing opportunities, taking risks to push your limits, and being bold enough, brave enough to be the change you want to see, I also realize that no one can do it alone. EQ Offices Kirsten Hull is, as she puts it, a strong believer in the power of connections. Throughout her career, important inflection points have been influenced by mentors and sponsors. Hull reflects, In more recent days, it is Lisa Picard, as EQ Offices CEO, who has inspired me as a mentor and leader, pushing our teams to prioritize curiosity, creativity, and a customer-centric approach. Living these values are synonymous with inclusivity and diversity of thought, perspective, and experience, and where there is both the widest gap -- and greatest opportunity -- in development and construction.

The people who influence our lives take many forms family, friends, colleagues, mentors, sponsors, or even cheerleaders as Danielle OConnell, Senior Manager, Innovation Services at Skanska USA so aptly describes it. Great relationships are so important with both men and women in the office and in the field. I have one ally, or I might even call him a cheerleader, who really stands out - Mike Zeppieri. He is always keeping an ear out for opportunities for me and is truly invested in my growth and development in the company.

As I interviewed our 17 featured women, I was struck by the gratitude they felt towards those they viewed as mentors and sponsors, and how this in turn fueled their desire to pay it forward. Take Myesha McClendon, Vice President at Millhouse Engineering & Construction, for example. McClendon says, Design and Construction are male dominated fields, so Im excited to be able to encourage young women to pursue engineering and to serve as an example of whats possible. I have worked to fund the Myesha and Michelle McClendon scholarship fund that provides tuition assistance for women pursuing degrees in engineering.

When we take a moment to reflect on these womens stories, we see what Melinda Gates calls the moment of lift how empowering women changes the world. Please join me in taking a moment to celebrate and appreciate these women as well as the women in your own personal circles who impact your families, teams, companies, and communities. And if nothing else, remember that this is a conversation that must continue after Women in Construction Week 2020 comes to a close!

About the AuthorDanielle Dy Buncio is the Co-Founder and CEO of VIATechnik. Prior to VIATechnik Danielle managed large-scale building and infrastructure projects in Silicon Valley, Chicago, and Sydney. Danielle also serves on the Board of Directors of Ryan Companies US, a $2B real estate development, construction, and design firm and JF Brennan, a 100-year-old heavy civil and marine contractor. Danielle is a 2018 Building Design + Construction 40 under 40 honoree and a 2019 ENR National Top 20 under 40. She received a BS in Civil Engineering from Stanford and an MBA from Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management. Danielle remembers her first job site at age 3 shortly after her parents founded a heavy civil construction company in Chicago. From a young age, Danielle was fortunate to be surrounded by strong female role models in Civil Engineering and Construction including her mother, Leticia Villasenor, and her aunt, Lydia Galvani.

VIATechnik is the global leader in virtual design and construction, with nearly 200 digital experts in nine global offices. We are on a mission to transform the analog world of design and construction into a digital platform, enabling efficient design, industrialized construction, and a digital real estate service model. Through this transformation, we believe we can solve the worlds housing and infrastructure challenges, deliver spaces that nurture life, commerce, and relationships. We are proud that women at VIATechnik comprise over 30% of our team, 3X the national average. VIATechnik is a WBE firm certified by the WBENC.

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YIMBY went to check in on the progress of the nine-building Essex Crossingcomplex on Manhattans Lower East Side, where two structures are getting closer to completion. The exterior of Handel Architects 180 Broome Street is almost finished, while faade work is rapidly progressing on the CetraRuddy-designed 202 Broome Street. Both mixed-usedevelopments join the six-acre master plan that is expected to cost $1 billion and will bring more than 1,000 new homes, 100,000 square feet of green space, over 350,000 square feet of offices, and 300,000 square feet of retail to the booming neighborhood. Triton Construction is the general contractor for the project.

180 Broome Street stands 26 stories and will yield 121 affordable rentals and 142 market-rate units, 10,000 square feet of retail space with 700 feet of sidewalk frontage, a 9,000-square-foot landscaped atrium, and 175,000 square feet of office space on levels two through five.

180 Broome Street, photo by Michael Young

180 Broome Street, photo by Michael Young

180 Broome Street, photo by Michael Young

180 Broome Street, photo by Michael Young

180 Broome Street, photo by Michael Young

180 Broome Street, photo by Michael Young

Across the street to the west is 202 Broome Street, which rises 14 stories high and will feature 175,000 square feet of Class A offices with up to 13-foot-high ceilings, 34,500 square feet of retail space, 83 residential units, and a 9,000-square-foot indoor park and recreation area called Broome Street Gardens. More of the exterior panels have been installed since YIMBYs last update.

202 Broome Street, photo by Michael Young

202 Broome Street, photo by Michael Young

202 Broome Street, photo by Michael Young

202 Broome Street, photo by Michael Young

202 Broome Street, photo by Michael Young

202 Broome Street, photo by Michael Young

202 Broome Street, photo by Michael Young

202 Broome Street, photo by Michael Young

Developed by Delancey Street Associates,BFC Partners,L+M Development Partners,Taconic Investment Partners,The Prusik Group, andGoldman Sachs Urban Investment Group, Essex Crossing is rising from a swath of empty and undeveloped parcels at the foot of the Williamsburg Bridge. The closest subways are the J, F, M, and Z trains found at the Delancey Street/Essex Street subway station. The pedestrian and bicycle paths that lead into the Williamsburg Bridge are directly in front along Delancey Street and provide easy and scenic access to Brooklyn.

180 and 202 Broome Street are expected to be finished by the end of 2020. Essex Crossing as a whole is slated for completion by 2024.

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The construction of a 20-storey building at the Football Association of Maldives (FAM) grounds has been contracted to South Korea's Sky Wing Global company.

FAM handed over the building project and two additional projects to the company on Monday: the construction of a four-story indoor futsal arena at the Stadium grounds and the construction of twenty turf grounds across Maldives.

The 20-story building is being constructed under a loan arrangement with the South Korean company. FAM's President Bassam Adeel Jaleel said the US$ 17 million loan will be paid back within seven years after the project is completed, using the revenue generated from the new buildings.

"We are building 20 storeys as we aim to take Maldivian football to another level. We require a large amount of funds [to reach this goal]. Therefore, most of the floor space will be revenue-making spaces. The generated revenue will be used to develop Maldivian football, and to make Maldives the strongest country in the region in terms of football," said Bassam.

The construction of FAM's new office building is currently ongoing at southwest area of the stadium. The construction of the building was handed over to Tibaro Private Limited. The building was expected to be completed by April this year. However, Bassam said delays were faced in the construction of the office due to the heavy rain experienced in the country at the end of last year. The contractor assures that the building will be ready for use by September, said Bassam.

Even if the completion of the office gets delayed further, the current office at the FAM grounds will be vacated by September, said Bassam, even if the association has to lease another building to use as its office.

The indoor futsal court building will be constructed on the empty grounds behind FAM's mini-turf. Two out of the four storeys of the building will be dedicated to futsal, and will include an international-standard futsal arena. A special futsal training centre will be located on one floor. The group and top floors will be used for commercial purposes, and will be leased to generate revenue.

Bassam said the design of the 20-storey building and the indoor futsal building will be revealed at the Football Awards slated for April 18.

Three out of the 20 turf grounds planned for construction are designated for the Male' region: one in Male', Villimale' and Hulhumale'. The remaining grounds will be constructed on different islands in different regions of the country.

All turf grounds will be of FIFA-approved quality, and grass, fence and lighting systems will be installed at the grounds. The construction of the first ground will begin within 77 days, said Bassam. One turf ground will be completed every month after that until all 20 grounds are completed within 20 months, he added.

"We are contemplating expanding the Maldivian Premier League to include teams from the atolls after the 20 turf grounds are completed," said Bassam.

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If you are looking for a stock that has a solid history of beating earnings estimates and is in a good position to maintain the trend in its next quarterly report, you should consider Thor Industries (THO). This company, which is in the Zacks Building Products - Mobile Homes and RV Builders industry, shows potential for another earnings beat.

When looking at the last two reports, this recreational vehicle maker has recorded a strong streak of surpassing earnings estimates. The company has topped estimates by 18.41%, on average, in the last two quarters.

For the last reported quarter, Thor Industries came out with earnings of $1.50 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.23 per share, representing a surprise of 21.95%. For the previous quarter, the company was expected to post earnings of $1.48 per share and it actually produced earnings of $1.70 per share, delivering a surprise of 14.86%.

Price and EPS Surprise

For Thor Industries, estimates have been trending higher, thanks in part to this earnings surprise history. And when you look at the stock's positive Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction), it's a great indicator of a future earnings beat, especially when combined with its solid Zacks Rank.

Our research shows that stocks with the combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) or better produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time. In other words, if you have 10 stocks with this combination, the number of stocks that beat the consensus estimate could be as high as seven.

The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a version of the Zacks Consensus whose definition is related to change. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.

Thor Industries has an Earnings ESP of +22.69% at the moment, suggesting that analysts have grown bullish on its near-term earnings potential. When you combine this positive Earnings ESP with the stock's Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), it shows that another beat is possibly around the corner. The company's next earnings report is expected to be released on March 9, 2020.

Investors should note, however, that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss, but a negative value does reduce the predictive power of this metric.

Many companies end up beating the consensus EPS estimate, but that may not be the sole basis for their stocks moving higher. On the other hand, some stocks may hold their ground even if they end up missing the consensus estimate.

Because of this, it's really important to check a company's Earnings ESP ahead of its quarterly release to increase the odds of success. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.

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You finally got an offer on your house and the buyer had a home inspection done. But the report says that several items may not be up to standards or are in need of repair or replacing.

So, what do you do? You have been informed about items or issues in your home that you did not know about; or maybe you did know about them but havent had the time or know-how to fix them. And do you really have to replace your old water heater or dishwasher for the buyer?

Most real estate agents representing buyers recommend having a home inspection before completing a sale. They do it, of course, to protect the buyer from unknown or undisclosed issues and to give them a better understanding of the home they are about to buy.

Home inspection reports are based on a visual inspection of the property as observed at the time of the inspection. It should state what items are in need of immediate major repair and any recommendations to correct, monitor or evaluate by appropriate persons. A report might state the condition of the water heater tank or the roof and make a prediction that it is near the end of use. It may also advise that issues be further reviewed by a qualified and licensed contractor.

If you dont agree with what a home inspector found, you can have your own inspector come in to give a second opinion. Remember to have a qualified licensed Arizona home inspector so that the report has validity.

You also have to discern significant structural problems mentioned in the report from the aesthetic issues. The report may mention appliances or operating components in the home that may need replacing. But what is much more important is any significant findings, like cracks in the foundation. Little cracks in a wall mean there has been some settling, which is common, but when all the doors in the hallway stick or dont latch or the door frames are out of square, that could mean a more significant and troubling foundation problem.

Another issue might be remodeling that may not measure up to the building code or workmanship standards. Thats why its always important before starting a big project in your house to get permits when the work involves structural modifications, electricity, gas lines or changes in water lines, as well as additions to the floor plan. And always use a licensed and qualified contractor. Sometimes a home inspector may question those types of situations and if you dont have the proper documentation on who did the work, you may be saying goodbye to this buyer.

I always recommend checking with the appropriate building department and do a history check to verify all remodeling was done with a building permit, then get a list of the licensed contractors who completed the work.

Reports can talk about whether some situations dont meet general building and safety standards, and it's usually best to upgrade those areas. That often becomes the buyers responsibility.

Remember, as the seller, you must reveal everything you know about your home. However, you dont have to fix anything but the warrantied items in the homes and your Realtor knows what these are.

Other common problems we see in home inspections:

Not enough attic insulation

Lack of GFIC outlets (ground fault interrupter circuits)

Peeling exterior paint

Roof repair or replacement

Generally speaking, no house is perfect, and the home inspectors report is not a work list for the buyer. If the inspection turns up problems, most buyers and sellers end up getting them fixed before escrow or including money in the final settlement of the sale to pay for the new roof or rusty water heater.

For more do-it-yourself tips, go to rosieonthehouse.com. An Arizona home building and remodeling industry expert for 35 years, Rosie Romero is the host of the syndicated Saturday morning Rosie on the House radio program, heard locally from 8 to 11 a.m. on KNST-AM (790) in Tucson and from 7 to 10 a.m. on KGVY-AM (1080) and -FM (100.7) in Green Valley. Call 888-767-4348.

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