Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

L ast year, Chicago celebrated the highly anticipated grand opening of the new UI Labs Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute (DMDII) on Goose Island. SOM’s design for the interior and architectural renovation emphasizes flexibility, fluidity, and information sharing. By the BF Staff. Evergreen Avenue.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 1, 2019

for the Design of High Performance Green Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings. The materials and resources provisions are greatly expanded upon, including that it will now be the law that a minimum of 10 different products installed in the building project at the time of issuance of certificate of occupancy must have EPDs.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Aerosol envelope sealing, Werling says, makes it possible for new homes and existing buildings to achieve the stringent levels of air sealing demanded by many of today’s building codes and advanced certification programs such as the DOE’s Zero Energy Ready Homes. Simply, I love this technology. It’s a true game-changing technology. .

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

Green Building Council’s LEED (the ubiquitous acronym for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), the most widely used green building rating system in the world, less than 1% of commercial buildings in the U.S. And for projects registered since October 31, 2016 that means the LEED v4 ID+C: CI rating system.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

for the Design of High Performance Green Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings. The materials and resources provisions are greatly expanded upon, including that it will now be the law that a minimum of 10 different products installed in the building project at the time of issuance of certificate of occupancy must have EPDs.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JUNE 22, 2016

By Jenny Vickers From the May/June 2016 Issue. In March 2016, McAuliffe signed into law measures that establish a workforce training program targeted to increase specific industry certifications and occupational licenses that meet the needs of businesses in each region of the state. Located at the junction of U.S.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Innovators and entrepreneurs also plaster the Iowa landscape. With innovation at the core of its growth strategy, Iowa has the necessary tools and incentives for companies of all sizes and all industries to succeed. Iowa biosciences also are thriving in the innovation economy. Iowa is a right-to-work state.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 11, 2016

Pay for Performance incentives help Bayer turn vacant buildings into showcase of energy innovation for construction of new U.S. Bayer has a more than 150-year history developing innovative products and solutions to improve the health of humans, livestock and plants. headquarters. Bayer’s Whippany, NJ headquarters.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JANUARY 22, 2016

The facility, which will be designed to meet requirements for LEED certification as a “green” building, is expected to open in the fall. “Kaiser Permanente’s devotion to bettering the lives of citizens through innovative health care services makes the company a good fit for Georgia. Nathan Deal.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JANUARY 26, 2016

Illinois retained its top national position on USGBC ’s annual Top 10 States for LEED list for the third year in a row, with 161 LEED certifications representing 3.43 The LEED green building certification system is the foremost program for the design, construction, maintenance and operations of green buildings.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JUNE 16, 2016

Since then, the building has seen rapid fulfillment, leading to the development of Global Water Center II to advance water industry cluster development and innovation above and beyond its current assets. Through organizations such as M-WERC, companies can tap this expertise for innovative, cost-effective and efficient energy solutions.

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Business Facilities

DECEMBER 7, 2017

OEDIT is committed to building rural economies through a variety of innovative programs and initiatives,” Copeland said. “We In 2016, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade led 27 initiatives during the first round of the Blueprint 2.0 We had great success with the first round of Blueprint 2.0, initiatives.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

“Innovative thinking, quick action and impressive regional cooperation enabled Arizona to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat in creating a bold new opportunity for the First Solar site in Mesa,” Rogers said. The company expects to break ground on the new facility by the end of this year and begin tire production by 2016.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

are implementing site certification programs called “shovel ready”—meaning that the site is primed and ready for economic development. Additional construction will continue into 2016 and the plant is anticipated to begin commercial production in 2018. Obtaining the Shovel Ready designation better positions the city of Becker [a St.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 6, 2016

By the BF Staff From the January/February 2016 Issue. Getting ready for Post-Panamax container vessels from the expanded Panama Canal, The Port of Savannah’s Garden City Terminal is adding four new cranes in 2016 and an additional four in 2018, to bring the total to 30 ship-to-shore cranes. percent compared to 2014.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 28, 2016

By the BF Staff From the March/April 2016 Issue. automotive, steel), advanced manufacturing involves using integrative and innovative technologies during manufacturing to help improve products or processes (e.g., Set to open in spring 2016, Casey’s is serviced by WIN Energy REMC, another member of Hoosier Energy.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 12, 2016

By the BF Staff From the January/February 2016 Issue. Utah’s Centers of Excellence Program funds viable research at the college and university level, bridging the gap between technological innovation and marketplace success. UDEN did not arise by accident, rather it evolved by design. C onsistent. Predictable.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 22, 2016

By the BF Staff From the January/February 2016 Issue. Food testing, processing and packaging facilities as well as transportation companies, packaging design, equipment, and specialized refrigerated storage are all located within the city. Awarded AAA credit rating from Standard and Poor’s for nine consecutive years.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 15, 2014

Alabama Innovation Fund: As part of the implementation of Accelerate Alabama, this fund was created to maximize the use of the State’s economic development resources by leveraging annual research and development expenditures by Public Universities within the State to generate resources which can be used to support economic development initiatives.

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Business Facilities

OCTOBER 12, 2016

From the September/October 2016 Issue. These skilled craftsmen, technicians, designers, planners, researchers, engineers and managers will be in high demand: over the next decade, we will need to fill nearly 3.5 There has been an 81 percent retention rate among the 2015-2016 class of Tennessee Promise students. By Jenny Vickers.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

FEBRUARY 28, 2013

SMUD: ENERGY INNOVATORS. that are LEED-certified (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). Since its inception in 1946, the community-owned Sacramento Municipal Utility District—known locally as SMUD—has had as its core values a commitment to innovation, conservation, creativity and service.

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 5, 2019

are implementing site certification programs that give available sites a shovel ready designation—meaning that the site is primed and ready for economic development. To achieve certification, sites go through a rigorous review process. Issues uncovered as a result of this review must be mitigated within a designated timeline.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 21, 2014

ENTERPRISE ZONE CREDIT: To stimulate growth in depressed areas of the state, Alabama offers certain tax credit incentives to business that locate or expand within a designated enterprise zone. EXTENSION OF THE ANGEL INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT PROGRAM: Originally set to expire in 2011, the program is now available until June 30, 2016.

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Building Information Management

OCTOBER 15, 2015

Design-bid-build. While there are several construction delivery methods, “low-bid” Design-Bid-Build (DBB) method is historically the most commonly used. The process typically is as follows: Plans are designed by an independent engineering professional or in-house staff, Request for proposals are solicited. Design-Build.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

Our judging panel, including leading site selection consultants, evaluates the overall impact of the project and assesses the effectiveness and innovation of the location’s approach to landing the deal. 2,184 direct jobs created in 2016 (8,972 including construction jobs). $10-billion Project Impact Estimates. tons of ethylene/yr.

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Stok

JANUARY 31, 2019

Here, our interdisciplinary team of sustainability consultants, engineers, designers, and project managers share sound bite insights on what 2019 is shaping up to be all about. Not just in design and construction, but in operations as well. Acting on Climate Change with Resilient Design. Data Data Data.

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