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Phase l Assessments for Tenants are the Hottest Environmental Issue in 2020

Green Building Law Update

In 2020, an increasingly large number of prospective tenants, from commercial banks to sports apparel retailers and the defense industry are actively seeking protection for existing contamination before signing leases. Such is a dramatically large issue with the economic contribution of real estate to the U.S.

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I Just Read my 1000th Phase I Environmental Site Assessment this Year

Green Building Law Update

In 2020, an increasingly large number of prospective tenants, from commercial banks to sports apparel retailers and the defense industry are actively seeking protection from existing contamination before signing leases. Such is a dramatically large issue with the economic contribution of real estate to the U.S.

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Updated Phase l Environmental Site Assessment is Published But.

Green Building Law Update

Major Holdings, LLC , held a party could not assert a CERCLA defense because its Phase l report did not comply with the EPA rule. Liability from old dry cleaners in retail sites that are beyond the boundaries of the “subject property” (. 9601) and petroleum products.”. Just weeks ago the federal appeals court in Von Duprin LLC v.

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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona

Business Facilities

With more than 1,200 aerospace and defense companies in Arizona, it is easy to understand why PriceWaterhouseCoopers ranked Arizona number one for aerospace manufacturing attractiveness. In fact, the Arizona/Sonora, Mexico region makes up the fourth-largest aerospace supply chain in the world and the largest in North America.

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

Business Facilities

T he rankings ecosystem is getting crowded and, like everything else in 21st Century America, it appears to be dancing to the tune of reality TV. This team will create technology solutions that will accelerate our commitment to becoming a best-in-class, omni-channel retailer and strengthen our associate and customer experiences.”.

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Business Report: Chicago Will Host Digital Manufacturing And Design Innovation Institute

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

President Obama has awarded Chicago a $70 million grant from the Department of Defense to build a $320-million Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute. The Digital Lab will apply computing technologies to address the manufacturing challenges faced by the Department of Defense. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Gov.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Stafford County – Where Connectivity And Opportunity Intersect

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

US News ranked North Stafford High School as one of the best High Schools in America. The Quantico Corporate Center campus, a project of the Silver Companies, is expected to have a total of 1 million square feet of space, including a conference center and retail square footage, to be built in phases.