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I challenge building owners to challenge their consultants

DebunkTheBIM

A soft, non-threatening challenge, can be done on any scale of building; Point: For owners to get an appreciation of how well their consultants know the buildings they are in charge of. Try it: Book a time with your main consultant, the main person in charge.* Most importantly, observe your consultant.

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Desert Comfort: Next-Gen HVAC and Indoor Air Quality

Pro Builder

A more efficient conditioned air distribution system optimizes zoned heating, cooling, and fresh-air ventilation equipment for ideal indoor comfort. ton variable refrigerant flow (VRF) zone-controlled heat pump system to provide space heating and cooling. Desert Comfort: Next-Gen HVAC and Indoor Air Quality. Wed, 09/28/2022 - 12:05.

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Are Your Hotel General Contractors Checked In or Out?

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Englewood completed renovations to guests rooms and the main restaurant as well as created a fitness and wellness center above the main ball room of the famed Drake Hotel in Chicago. According to PFK Consulting, RevPAR, or, revenue per room available, will increase in the 50 U.S. percent in 2013. markets that it tracks.

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Homes LEEDing the Way to Sustainability and Resiliency

Pro Builder

Extensive use of low-VOC and low-formaldehyde materials throughout the home’s interior, three separate energy recovery ventilator systems with high-efficiency filters, and meticulous installation and commissioning of a 10-zone air source heat pump system helped the home earn EPA Indoor airPLUS certification. . Green Projects. Green Design.

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Top 25 Finalists for Ivory Innovations' Housing Affordability Prize

Pro Builder

In addition to financial support, Ivory Innovations connects all of its Top 25 Finalists with leading practitioners, capital partners, student interns, and pro bono consulting or capacity-building services. zoning codes through a first-of-its-kind user-friendly online resource.

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Oregon Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

In an enterprise zone, most authorized businesses enjoy a somewhat broader tax abatement using a different form. Electronic Commerce Zone: Several of Oregon’s enterprise zones have received special status to further encourage electronic commerce (or “e-commerce”) investments. The tribal government is the zone “sponsor.”

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What Color Siding Goes with the Red Brick | Siding and Brick House Cleaner

CivilJungle

Main Color The main color will be your primary color and yet indicate it as a park color, and commonly it will object you speak while drawing your house. Consult the planner of your house and your community. Light gray siding color with black tree zone trim and black watercourse opposite total white sand, pole, and rows.

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