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Are Your Hotel General Contractors Checked In or Out?

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Hospitality construction has been a bright spot for commercial construction general contractors in 2013 across all spectrums of the market. percent in 2013. percent in 2013. This number is expected to increase in 2013, sparking Chicago hotel construction. markets that it tracks. This is all positive momentum.

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New DOE code changes require improved energy efficiency in commercial construction

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The Department of Energy (DOE) has mandated that by October 18, 2013, all states are required to certify compliance with the ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2010 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.

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Opportunities Abound with International Retailers…for the Right Contractor

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I’ve been a national commercial contractor for more than 20 years, and believe me, I’ve seen it all. Who knew companies in New Zealand were reading our commercial construction blog? Of course, finding the right national commercial contractor to build that first stand-alone can make all of the difference. But I digress….

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – State Rankings

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From the July/August 2013 issue . The Lone Star State, our 2013 State of the Year, continued to show dominance across several of our flagship rankings categories, something you would expect from the nation’s most dynamic state economy. So, without further ado, here is Business Facilities’ 2013 Rankings Report.

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Business Report: Garden State Growth Zones Aim to Lift New Jersey’s Cities

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With his signature on the Economic Opportunity Act of 2013, Gov. It places extra emphasis on spurring development and private-sector job growth in new Garden State Growth Zones (GSGZ) identified in the legislation as the four lowest median family income cities in the state: Camden, Trenton, Passaic and Paterson. By Jonathan Sanders.

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

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From the July/August 2013 issue . LED Economic Development Secretary Stephen Moret terms the arrangement “a comprehensive talent pipeline solution” (see Snapshots interview with Dr. Moret, also from the July/August 2013 issue). The European commercial aircraft giant announced its choice of Mobile last year.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

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billion project that has earned our 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Gold Award. Mesa Mayor Scott Smith, City Manager Chris Brady and Economic Development Director Bill Jabjiniak assisted Apple with its Foreign Trade Zone application to provide real and personal property tax relief for Apple’s investment in the Mesa site.

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