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Construction Business Owner Blogs

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Green Building. Tip #1: Negotiate Fuel Costs. Before you go down the negotiating path, be sure you know your overall consumption by gallons. December 2009. November 2009. October 2009. September 2009. August 2009. April 2009. March 2009. February 2009. January 2009.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Green Building. Many contractors negotiate payment due dates with their vendors to get themselves out of short-term cash binds. December 2009. November 2009. October 2009. September 2009. August 2009. April 2009. March 2009. February 2009. January 2009. Green Building.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

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Green Building. Follow the Green Road (or A Summary of CONExpo/ConAgg) » What has your building done for me lately? – will ultimately determine if you are on the bid list or in the negotiating room for the next project. December 2009. November 2009. October 2009. September 2009.

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SPECIAL REPORT: Site Location Factors For Automotive Suppliers

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Automotive Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) production increases and the prospect of further establishment of new OEM facilities in already supplier rich geographic corridors are expected to drive significant expansions and green field locations for OEM suppliers. During the 2008-2009 period, annual U.S. Great Lakes U.S.

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constructionattorneyblog: Risks in LEED design

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. | Where owner does not pay undisputed amounts, contractor is entitled to attorneys fees » May 13, 2009. Here is a quote: Lenders should review the owner-architect agreement and construction contract to make sure the responsibilities in planning and constructing the green building are clearly detailed. Risks in LEED design.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

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1000 pound thrust; and Investments into new local capabilities including design, fabrication, and remote hot fire test capabilities for “Green” propulsion systems. 1000 pound thrust; and Investments into new local capabilities including design, fabrication, and remote hot fire test capabilities for “Green” propulsion systems.

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Cover Story: New Energy Powers Growth

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Geothermal energy—tapping into the heat of the earth—is a particularly attractive green energy source because it works all the time, unlike wind and solar power, and is therefore suitable for base load power like fossil fuel power plants. ethanol production grew by more than 50 percent between 2009 and 2011. In all, the U.S.