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New DOE code changes require improved energy efficiency in commercial construction

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2010 as adopted by the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). With the goal of reducing energy consumption, this will require increased use of continuous insulation in most commercial wall assemblies in nearly all climate zones in the U.S. Exclude Content: Yes. Building Enclosure Systems Building Materials'

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Transforming shopping malls into 21st century neighborhoods

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With the State of California encouraging housing development in commercial zones, these projects are prime opportunities for alleviating the housing crisis.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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BCDC is focusing on industrial, technology and commercial growth sectors, putting New Jersey’s Urban Transit Hub Tax Credit to good use to secure capital investments of more than $50 million for large-scale renovation or new construction projects. The City has two HUB Zones through SBA, and is a New Market Tax Credits eligible community.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Mississippi Looks To Energy Sector To Fuel Statewide Growth

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Bryant and Yokohama Tire Corporation executives announced in the location of a $300 million commercial tire plant in West Point, MS, and the creation of 500 new jobs in phase one of a multiple phase project. 2010 standard. 2010 standard. In April 2013, Gov. Photo: Yokohama Tire Corporation.).

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FEATURE STORY: Game-Changer In The Heartland

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intermodal container freight volumes increased nearly 10 percent between 2010 and 2012. Decatur is also home to Foreign Trade Zone #245 and a U.S. Another benefit for businesses located in Decatur is the Decatur Enterprise Zone. According to the American Association of Railroads, U.S. It offers highway entry to I-72, U.S.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Life Sciences Grow High-Wage Jobs in the Beehive State

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percent from 2001 to 2010, which included a 9.2 percent increase in jobs from 2007 through 2010. percent from 2001 to 2010, but essentially flat during the period 2007 through 2010. In 2010, the cluster contributed $14.6 At the national level, growth in life sciences employment was 8.4 billion in personal income.

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STATE FOCUS: Florida – Let The Sun Shine

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More than 330,000 new private sector jobs have been created in the state since December 2010, and the unemployment rate is now below the national average. According to the 73rd Annual Report released by the Foreign-Trade Zones Board to the U.S. In 2011, merchandise received and exported from the Zone reached $3.7 Its FTZ No.

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