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10 green building trends for 2014

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He offers his green building mega-trends for 2014: read more. What are the major trends likely to affect the green building industry and markets in the U.S. As one of the world''s leading green building consultants, keynote speakers and authors, Jerry Yudelson thinks he knows the answers.

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Remembering Ralph Drees: Housing Icon, Former Drees Homes CEO, President, Chairman

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Remembering Ralph Drees: Housing Icon, Former Drees Homes CEO, President, Chairman. His impact on the housing industry rippled through his Kentucky community where he held several leadership positions. His impact on the housing industry rippled through his Kentucky community where he held several leadership positions.

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Top 10 green building products for 2014

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The winners were featured over a live BuildingGreen webcast and will be presented at the U.S. Green Building Council’s Greenbuild convention in Philadelphia on Thursday, November 21. Body Image: read more.

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Construction put in place enjoyed healthy gains in 2014

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Driven by a recovering economy, increasing demand for multifamily housing, and a manufacturing sector buoyed by robust oil and gas drilling and production, construction put in place (CPIP) in the U.S. grew by 7% to just under $973 billion in 2014, according to estimates by FMI, the Raleigh, N.C.-based Body Image: read more.

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Top Ten Construction Projects in World

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These construction projects can range from small residential houses to giant skyscrapers or miles-long bridges. Al Maktoum International Airport, Dubai Spreading over 21 square miles, the Al Maktoum International Airport is the largest airport under construction ever.

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10 biggest upcoming construction projects in U.S. started in November 2014

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started in November 2014. Go through the following lists which enlist the 10 biggest upcoming construction projects in U.S. The construction professionals can locate these types of projects geographically as well as get clear ideas regarding the commencement of the jobsite works.

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Coolest offices around the world

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Kansai International Airport. These belongs to The Kansai International Airport that is located on an artificial island around 40 km southwest of Osaka. It was opened in 1994 and today serves as one of Japan’s most important international airports. The White House. Floating office. Green roof office.

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