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Your ENERGY STAR Score is About to Fall Precipitously

Green Building Law Update

Every score model we reviewed saw a drop in ENERGY STAR score except hotels. This latest CBECS data became available in 2016 and is based on the results of the 2012 survey. Applications received after August 26 will be evaluated using the updated score models. You have 75 days to act. sort of) by the U.S.

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State of the Construction Industry: April Roundup

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But AI is already having a huge impact in other industries like transportation, manufacturing and retail, so this technology certainly isn’t going away. percent between 2016 and 2022. Keep AI on your radar because it will affect construction at some point. BIM to Aid in Eiffel Tower Makeover.

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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. 1] [link] – INTERNATIONAL ENERGY OUTLOOK 2016. for each concurrent user (unlimited number of named users). Try Building in Cloud now for free.

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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

By Business Facilities Editorial Staff From the March/April 2016 Issue. Our 2016 awards include recognition for the locations that have led the way in smart-grid modernization, innovative funding for infrastructure projects, renewable energy breakthroughs and new tools for supporting startups and entrepreneurs.

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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. Industry analysts say ConAgra is on the verge of splitting into two companies, as big food processing firms in general rethink their business models. These companies then process and package it for sale to retail and wholesale markets. ConAgra bought Ralcorp in 2012 for $6.8

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State of the Construction Industry: February Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

As construction continues to navigate at a Jekyll and Hyde sort of landscape — business models are changing, industry challenges still remain, yet project opportunities show no signs of slowing down and innovation is leading to expansion — keeping tabs of key trends is more important than ever. Mixed-use developments, featuring retail.,

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NYSERDA Offers $36M To Cut Energy Costs

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The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has made $36 million available through two new initiatives that aim to increase the energy efficiency of New York’s commercial buildings — including office towers, universities, hospitals and retail stores — which are some of the state’s biggest energy users.