Top 10 green building projects for 2013 [slideshow]
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APRIL 22, 2013
The projects will be honored at the AIA 2013 National Convention and Design Exposition in Denver. Body Image: read more.
Best in brick: 7 stunning building façades made with brick [slideshow]
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JULY 19, 2013
With new categories this year including Renovation/Restoration, the 2013 Brick in Architecture Awards span almost half the country in 21 states. Of the 36 winning projects, here are seven that caught our eye: Body Image: read more.
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Ed McCallum, 1953 – 2013
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SEPTEMBER 19, 2013
The post Ed McCallum, 1953 – 2013 appeared first on Business Facilities. Memorials may be made to Hope Lodge, Charleston, SC, 843-958-0930; American Cancer Society or Spartanburg Regional Hospice (both available online). Far West U.S. Great Lakes U.S. - Mid Atlantic U.S. - New England U.S. Plains U.S. Rocky Mountains U.S. Southeast U.S.
8 grand green roofs (and walls)
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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities last week announced the winners of its 2013 Green Roof and Wall Awards of Excellence. Among the eight winning projects are a massive, 4.4-acre acre vegetated roof at the Kauffman Performing Arts Center in Kansas City, Mo., and a dramatic interior green wall at Drexel University. Body Image: read more.
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Collaboration, Technology Among Key Takeaways from CFMA National Conference
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 19, 2018
CFMA’s 2018 Annual Conference & Exhibition, held June 23-27 in Miami Beach brought members from CFMA chapters across North America together for five days of valuable educational and networking opportunities. Leading Industry Education and Initiatives. For me, CFMA’s annual conference is one of the highlights of the year.
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Building owners cite BIM/VDC as 'most exciting trend' in facilities management, says Mortenson report
BD+C
JUNE 28, 2013
Mortenson Construction today released the results of a survey of more than 60 facilities professionals at the Construction Owners Association of America (COAA) 2013 Spring Seminar. Body Image: read more.
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10 award-winning metal building projects
BD+C
OCTOBER 7, 2013
The Metal Construction Association last week announced the winners of its 2013 Chairman’s Award, which recognizes metal building projects that employ innovation and creativity while showcasing how metal products help achieve exceptional building designs.
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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards
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FEBRUARY 26, 2014
billion project that has earned our 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Gold Award. manufacturing facility in Clarksville-Montgomery County, TN is our 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Silver Award winner. Entered By: Clarksville-Montgomery County IDB/State of Tennessee. Hankook Tire’s decision to put its first U.S.
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13 structural steel buildings that dazzle
BD+C
APRIL 29, 2013
Thirteen structural steel building projects have earned national recognition in the 2013 Innovative Design in Engineering and Architecture with Structural Steel awards program (IDEAS2). Body Image: read more.
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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings
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AUGUST 5, 2013
From the July/August 2013 issue . Louisiana’s capital has had great success in executing the state’s strategy of bringing together business and higher education in innovative public-private partnerships that spur initiatives in new high-growth sectors. million office building will be funded by the State of Louisiana ($14.8
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NOLA Tops Logistics List, San Jose Leading IT Hub In BF’s 2013 Metro Rankings Report
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JULY 29, 2013
The Port of New Orleans, at the center of the world’s busiest port complex, took first place in Business Facilities’ Logistics Leaders (Ports) ranking in the magazine’s 2013 Metro Rankings Report. The results also will be featured in the cover story of BF ‘s July/August issue. Far West U.S. - Mid Atlantic U.S.
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CoreNet Global Index Predicts Upbeat Economic, Corporate Climates for Second Half of 2013
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JULY 22, 2013
” Still, executives in the CoreNet Global survey ascribed even higher confidence levels to the likelihood of their companies’ growth for the second half of 2013. The post CoreNet Global Index Predicts Upbeat Economic, Corporate Climates for Second Half of 2013 appeared first on Business Facilities.
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LIVEXCHANGE 2013: Corporate Executives Give LiveXchange Rave Reviews
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APRIL 10, 2013
Thanks to Business Facilities LiveXchange , you can narrow your location search in just two days out of the office, at no cost to you. The educational sessions offered at LiveXchange are specifically designed to offer the practical and strategic information you need to make better decisions about your site relocation/expansion project.
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Construction spending inches upward in April
BD+C
JUNE 3, 2013
Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce announced today that construction spending during April 2013 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $860.8 billion, 0.4 percent above the revised March estimate of $857.7 The April figure is 4.3 percent above the April 2012 estimate of $825.1 billion, 4.5 percent above the $239.8
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Five Reasons Why Off-site Modular Construction is the New Favorite
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DECEMBER 13, 2019
Growth in Modular Construction Business There has been an increased demand for off-site modular construction, ever since the construction industry has rebounded up since 2013. Such promising verticals can be associated with the resurgence in sectors such as education, offices, and retail.
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52 Omaha, NE To Become One Of The Fastest Broadband Cities In America
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JUNE 25, 2013
CenturyLink’s upgraded high-speed fiber network—connected to 48,000 Omaha homes and businesses initially—will deliver Internet speeds 100 times faster than average broadband speeds and will help drive economic and educational growth in the metro. Plains Utilities Blog-June-2013 CenturyLink High Speed Internet Omaha'
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Critical Issues and BIM – NIBS buildingSMART alliance conference – January 7-11, 2013
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DECEMBER 2, 2012
Day(s)/Date(s): January 7-11, 2013. Tuesday and Wednesday: Conference Educational Sessions. Friday: BIM Academic Education Symposium. The buildingSMART alliance Conference Educational Sessions are broken into two days. The week will close with the BIM Academic Education Symposium. Monday, January 7, 2013.
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Gilbane's Winter Construction Economics Report Finds Multi-Sector Gains in 2015 Construction Growth & Profits
Construction Superintendent Magazine
JANUARY 26, 2015
percent higher than 2013, noting all sectors have contributed to growth. Further, most major nonresidential markets, including education, healthcare, commercial retail, office and manufacturing, along with residential construction will all realize much-needed spending increases in 2015.
Critical Issues and BIM – NIBS buildingSMART alliance conference – January 7-11, 2013
Building Information Management
DECEMBER 2, 2012
Day(s)/Date(s): January 7-11, 2013. Tuesday and Wednesday: Conference Educational Sessions. Friday: BIM Academic Education Symposium. The buildingSMART alliance Conference Educational Sessions are broken into two days. The week will close with the BIM Academic Education Symposium. Monday, January 7, 2013.
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40 LEED Creates Business Opportunities Beyond The Environmental Industrial Complex
Green Building Law Update
SEPTEMBER 25, 2013
From snow removal to legal services and office cleaning to landscaping with literally hundreds of business sectors in between, business not traditionally thought of as being in the construction field or the environmental industrial complex, are profiting by being green and marketing their contribution to LEED credits.
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Bringing Industry Expertise to Your Doorstep: A Peek at Viewpoint’s 2019 Digital Contractor Roadshow Speakers
Viewpoint Construction Technology
FEBRUARY 26, 2019
He has first-hand experience of what happens during a cybersecurity crisis, as it did to Target due to their 2013/2014 PCI data breach. In his role working with Google, he was able to build free Google products and services for educational charities in Guatemala. His best-selling book is titled Secure Enough?
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Green Building Law Blog
FEBRUARY 1, 2013
For all my Pennsylvania and New Jersey fans, I will be speaking at the third annual PA/NJ Sustainability Forum on March 12, 2013. The other members of my panel are: • Katherine Gajewski: Director, Mayor’s Office of Sustainability, City of Philadelphia. The details are as follows: Tuesday, March 12th, 2013.
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Green Building Law Blog
FEBRUARY 1, 2013
For all my Pennsylvania and New Jersey fans, I will be speaking at the third annual PA/NJ Sustainability Forum on March 12, 2013. The other members of my panel are: • Katherine Gajewski: Director, Mayor’s Office of Sustainability, City of Philadelphia. The details are as follows: Tuesday, March 12th, 2013.
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Dodge Momentum Index Up For Sixth Straight Month In May
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JUNE 10, 2013
A dip in office-related planning projects weighed on the commercial component of the index, while retail development continued to gain strength. The post Dodge Momentum Index Up For Sixth Straight Month In May appeared first on Business Facilities.
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Perficient Announces 245-Job Software Development Center In Lafayette, LA
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SEPTEMBER 19, 2014
Lafayette’s educated workforce and proximity to several universities were factors, as were the innovative programs established by supportive local and state leaders focused on economic growth. LED began discussing potential location options in Louisiana with Perficient in November 2013.
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Woodward Announces New HQ In Fort Collins, CO
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MAY 13, 2013
The Colorado Office of Economic Development and Colorado Economic Development Commission arranged important business assistance associated with planned new jobs and investment and the Northern Colorado Economic Development Corporation provided valuable site selection assistance. Woodward, Inc.
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49 Nano Utica Will Make Mohawk Valley New York Hub Of Nanotech Research
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OCTOBER 14, 2013
As a result of the commitment of the major companies to locate at Nano Utica, the $125 million facility is being expanded to accommodate the new collaboration, with state-of-the-art cleanrooms, laboratories, hands-on education and workforce training facilities, and integrated offices encompassing 253,000 square feet.
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Irish Healthcare Technology Firm Opens New Headquarters In Nashville
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SEPTEMBER 16, 2013
Previously based in Ireland, Lincor has relocated its executive office to Music City and launched a nationwide effort to grow the company’s presence in the U.S. Southeast Blog-Sept-2013 Healthcare Lincor Nashville' Lincor Solutions Inc., healthcare market.
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The next steps for a sustainable, decarbonized future
BD+C
MARCH 2, 2023
K-12 Schools Healthcare Facilities Office Buildings Public Health Labs Regulations Energy-Efficient Design Green Specifications Insulation Energy Efficient Roofing Sustainable Development Sustainable Design and Construction For building owners and developers, the push to net zero energy and carbon neutrality is no longer an academic discussion.
Life of an Architect Podcast Ep. 122: Architecture and Artificial Intelligence
BD+C
APRIL 3, 2023
Welcome to Life of an Architect episode 122: Architecture and Artificial Intelligence Here are the show notes from episode 122: Today we are going to start the process of discussing artificial intelligence and how it is intersecting with the practice of architecture, as well as the education process of architecture students.
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105 IBM Announces Creation Of 800-Job Technology Center In Downtown Baton Rouge
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APRIL 9, 2013
IBM Services Center: Baton Rouge is the result of an innovative, public-private partnership that will include expanded higher-education programs related to computer science as well as a major new riverfront development that will accelerate the revitalization of downtown Baton Rouge. The approximately $30.5 million), as well as $12.7
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87 City Momentum Index Identifies The World’s 20 Most Dynamic Cities
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JANUARY 23, 2014
Demonstrating success factors relating to education, innovation, sustainability and transparency, Paris, Berlin and Amsterdam, for example, are distinguished by their strengths in talent and new technologies, while Copenhagen has among the world’s strongest “green” credentials.
Growing Greater Cleveland Companies Generate $424M In Economic Benefits
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MAY 29, 2014
Last year, 245 startups supported by Northeast Ohio seed funds, accelerators, incubators, or mentoring, recruitment and education programs collectively generated $424 million in economic benefits for the state. ” To read the entire 2013 Economic Impact of JumpStart Inc.
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Barclays Bank Chooses McKinney, Texas For U.S. Tech Center
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SEPTEMBER 16, 2014
” Barclays began discussions with the McKinney Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) in December 2013, when it expressed interest in the McKinney Corporate Center 1 building. I appreciate Barclays’ confidence in our community with their decision to locate in our Corporate Center.”
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54 IBM Breaks Ground On New Technology Center In Baton Rouge, LA
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OCTOBER 9, 2013
Jindal said, “IBM joins a long list of technology companies that have expanded or established offices in Louisiana since 2008, all of which are collectively on track to create more than 3,200 new direct jobs and thousands more indirect jobs in Louisiana.”. “As King Alexander. million over 12 years, including a $1.5
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67 FEATURE STORY: State of the Year – Tennessee
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
FEBRUARY 19, 2014
Tennessee has been named Business Facilities’ 2013 State of the Year. Runners-up in the 2013 competition included Utah, Texas, Louisiana, Georgia and Pennsylvania. The Volunteer State’s strong across-the-board showing in BF ‘s 2013 Rankings Report also factored into its State of the Year triumph. RACING TO THE TOP IN EDUCATION.
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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards
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APRIL 18, 2013
From the March/April 2013 issue. And now, without further ado, here are the winners of our 2013 Economic Development Awards. The Internet company received a $2-million incentive package (tied to job-creation commitments) for its relocation to the 100,000-square-foot office. By Business Facilities Staff. million paint shop.
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106 California Health Care Firm Moving Headquarters To Carmel, IN
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SEPTEMBER 3, 2013
The company plans to invest $10 million and anticipates a June 2014 grand opening of its Carmel office. “We have selected Carmel as the site of our national corporate headquarters for a variety of reasons,” said George DeVries, co-founder, chairman and chief executive officer of ASH. Far West U.S.
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FMI Releases Q2-2012 Construction Outlook Report | Business.
Contractor Magazine
JULY 18, 2012
FMI’s forecast calls for 3% growth for construction put in place (CPIP) by the end of 2012 and another 7% in 2013 for a total of $882.4 Lodging CPIP is expected to grow 4% and rebound somewhat to 7% and 8% in 2013 and 2014. Office construction should be 4% by the end of 2012 and improve to around 6% for 2013 through 2014.
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JUNE 11, 2013
Edwards School of Medicine is expanding its research and development operations by acquiring laboratory and office space in the university’s Forensic Science Center Annex from the Huntington Area Development Council. Posted by Heidi Schwartz. Photo: Schaefer, Inc. The Marshall University Joan C. The announcement by Dr. Joseph I.
Rock Health Selects Mission Bay, CA For Global Headquarters
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JUNE 18, 2013
Our choice of Mission Bay and new partnership with Alexandria reaffirms this commitment, and will enable us to support not just our portfolio companies but also the broader startup ecosystem,” said Rock Health Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Halle Tecco.
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49 Veterans Administration – Facilities Management – Audit of Business Practices
Building Information Management
NOVEMBER 5, 2015
Unfortunately audits by the Office of the Inspector General indicate that the VA’s decentralization, lack of management, and poor business practices are likely the cause of billions of dollars of liability while also creating significant patient safety issues. billion in FY 2013. THE PROBLEM.
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NJ Angel Investor Tax Credit Program Injects $125M In Tech Companies
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FEBRUARY 17, 2016
More than $125 million has been invested in New Jersey-based emerging technology and biotechnology businesses through the state’s Angel Investor Tax Credit Program since its inception in 2013. Relocating or Expanding Your Business In New Jersey. Considering New Jersey for your company’s relocation or expansion project?
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40 BUSINESS REPORT: New California Incentives Offer Credits For Job Creation
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JANUARY 28, 2014
From the September/October 2013 issue. We need to develop … a more flexible, a more contemporary, a more modern set of tools and approaches from Sacramento,” said Kish Rajan, director of Go-Biz, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. “We Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. “As
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