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EPDs are Among the Hottest Topics in Green Building

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locations, ISO 14025 was created to play a role in “regional eco-label programmes, such as the European Union Integrated Product Policy” That observed, ISO 14025 is becoming the early benchmark for EPDs (possibly because Europe is ahead of the U.S. The new versions of IgCC 2015 and ASHRAE 189.1-2015 in this arena?).

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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona

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In 2015, Apple decided to put its $2 billion, 1.3-million-square-foot Furthermore, Arizona is a right-to-work state with a very low unionization rate, one of the lowest unemployment insurance tax rates in the nation, and workers compensations rates that are much lower than the national average. In 2016, U.S.

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The Travel & Tourism Game

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billion) and Retail ($109.6 The realignment of the original transcontinental railroad crosses Churchill County and is serviced by both Union Pacific and BNSF. The Fallon Industrial Lead and the Mina Branch, both serviced by Union Pacific, have excess rail capacity and available existing switches. reached $1.1 This generated $2.5

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Illinois: Unveiling the Future of Digital Design and Manufacturing

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The lab opened in May 2015. percent are in manufacturing, while nearly 20 percent are in the wholesale and retail sectors. The Belvidere facility was awarded LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold Green Building certification in April 2015 for meeting the highest environmental standards. Of those jobs, 33.5

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Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN

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T he Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals’ (CSCMP) released its 26th Annual State of Logistics (SoL) Report® in June 2015. It is what has allowed the organization to attract the variety of businesses that make up their diverse economy—from technology to manufacturing, retail, warehousing, healthcare and more. supply chain.

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STATE FOCUS: Florida – Let The Sun Shine

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percent in 2015 and 2.4 percent in 2012, retail sales will grow at an average pace of 3.7 This is due in part to the fact that economic recovery in Florida is feeding into retail sales. percent in 2015 before easing to 3.4 Navy Federal Credit Union. percent in 2012, 1.6 percent in 2013, 2.5 percent in 2014, 2.8

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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Union Pacific and Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway are among those serving the state and provide transportation of raw materials and finished products throughout the nation. Rail access is provided by both the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) and Union Pacific (UP) railroads, as well as several short-line railroads.