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Best and Worst of Commercial Construction Practices in 2009

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In fact, we worked on two green projects this past year and we hope to do even more next year as we are committed to helping our clients reduce their carbon footprint through sustainable commercial construction. Low – Chicago losing the 2016 Olympic bid. High – Niche or value-driven retail construction. 3 Dollar General.

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Building Energy Efficiency, LEAN, and Cloud Technology

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Examples of commercial sector buildings include retail stores, office buildings, government buildings, restaurants, hotels, schools, hospitals, and leisure and recreational facilities. Professional and government offices, Banks. 1] [link] – INTERNATIONAL ENERGY OUTLOOK 2016. Office (14% of consumption). contact-form]. [1]

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Stop & Shop Turns Inedible Food Into Energy

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“As a responsible retailer, one of our top priorities is reducing our environmental footprint, specifically through the conversion of food that would otherwise go into a landfill,” said Mark McGowan, President, Stop & Shop New England Division. Offering more than 200 sustainable seafood products. million trees yearly.

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Business Report-New Jersey: Jet.com Expands HQ in Hoboken

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By the BF Staff From the March/April 2016 Issue. Bank, FedEx and Chase Bank. Last year, childcare learning center Kiddie Academy signed a lease to occupy a portion of the complex’s retail space. Current plans are for the new site to be operational in the 4th quarter of 2016.

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Iowa: Moving To The Top Of The Class

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Sustainable electricity is another example of Iowa’s forward-looking approach to meeting the needs of tomorrow. This leadership in sustainable energy will continue, as Iowa utilities have pledged to spend billions to add more wind capacity in the coming years. Exelon is since in the midst of a $20 million expansion.

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Food Processing: Generating Growth for Good Eats

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By the BF Staff From the January/February 2016 Issue. Maple Lodge Farms represents one of Brampton’s success stories, combining rich farming tradition, state-of-the-art, in-house processing technology and retail outlets, and exports throughout North America. In 2015, the facility was expanded with a 7,223-square-foot addition in a $1.5-million

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Nevada Stops Subsidizing Net Metering

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Note that this occurred in the same week that Congress extended the 30% federal investment credit for solar through 2021, which in large measure benefits the same banks and corporate investors. But the retail rate is at an actual loss to the monopoly utility. It is not good environmental policy.

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