Business Facilities

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Dozens of transformative high-tech projects vied for our 2020 Deal of The Year Award. Read: 2020 Economic Development Deal Of The Year at BusinessFacilities.com. The Tesla Gigafactory lands the biggest prize for Greater Austin, TX.

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Construction Equipment

JULY 10, 2020

JCB won the 2020 MacRobert Award from the Royal Academy of Engineering for its 19C-1 electric excavator. The MacRobert Award is a prize for innovation that has been presented since 1969 to honor a wide variety of engineering feats, including the CT scanner and Rolls-Royce’s Pegasus engine used in…

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Construction Equipment

APRIL 29, 2020

In late winter and early spring, a decade of uninterrupted prosperity was interrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. Its outcome was not known as we prepared this article, but is probably becoming clear as you read this. Most likely, the crisis is subsiding as the illness fades away and business is…

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 7, 2020

The 440th session of the Maryland General Assembly commenced on January 8, 2020. Despite the abridged session, the legislature acted on 1,664 House bills and 12 resolutions and 1,081 Senate bills and 6 resolutions with 667 bills passing both chambers before they adjourned sine die on March 18, 2020. Mary’s for 90 days).

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 7, 2020

The 440th session of the Maryland General Assembly commenced on January 8, 2020. Despite the abridged session, the legislature acted on 1,664 House bills and 12 resolutions and 1,081 Senate bills and 6 resolutions with 667 bills passing both chambers before they adjourned sine die on March 18, 2020. Mary’s for 90 days).

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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Signaling a major shift in its offerings, Volvo Construction Equipment is moving forward on a plan to convert to full electric power on its compact machines by 2020.

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Construction Equipment

AUGUST 22, 2019

At a recent press conference, AEM offered a glimpse into how Conexpo 2020 will showcase disruptive technologies and trends that will shape the future of the industry. These exhibits will give attendees a chance to learn about electric equipment, unmanned machines, predictive maintenance, and…

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Haugland Group, Turnagain Marine Construction, DP Electric honored for leading 2020 construction projects, innovations.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Automakers are preparing for increasing electric vehicle demand in Europe, which the International Energy Association says overtook China in 2020 as the fastest-growing market for EVs.

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Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Volvo Trucks will demonstrate its all-electric VNR trucks in California in distribution, regional-haul, and drayage operations. The trucks will be available for sale in 2020. Peter Voorhoeve, president of Volvo Trucks North America, said: “The Volvo VNR Electric leverages the versatility of the new…

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Business Facilities

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Electricity demand in the commercial sector was down by 6 percent while the industrial sector saw a 6.9 percent reduction in 2020 due to the impact of the pandemic on the U.S. Read: Top Utilities: Power Players at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Business Facilities

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

New electric generating capacity in 2020 will come primarily from wind and solar, with renewables making up 76 percent of the 42 gigawatts that will be added. Read: Top Utilities: Power To The People at BusinessFacilities.com.

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BD+C

JULY 23, 2019

1, 2020, new buildings in Berkeley, Calif., will have to be 100% electric. Beginning Jan. The City Council recently passed the ordinance, the first of its kind in the U.S. The measure bans gas hook-ups in new houses, apartments, and commercial buildings. Existing buildings will not be affected.

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 2, 2021

reported a net loss of $384 million in 2020, acknowledging a refocusing of the company and setting a year-end goal for the deliver of its first battery electric truck. In 2020, Nikola spiked its pickup truck venture with GM and scuttled an agreement with Republic Services to purchase 1… Nikola Corp.

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Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Volvo Trucks will introduce all-electric truck demonstrators in California next year, commercializing them in North America by 2020. Several smart technologies will be used in the units including remote diagnostics and geofencing. These features will monitor all truck performance aspects, and…

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Construction Equipment

MAY 4, 2018

Anheuser-Busch announced Thursday it has ordered up to 800 Nikola hydrogen-electric semi-trucks, according to engadget. The company plans to put them in service in 2020 as part of converting its entire long-haul fleet to renewable power by 2025.

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 18, 2020

Due to COVID-19 developments, the Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference (EUFMC), scheduled for May 31-June 3 in Williamsburg, Virginia, has been canceled. The EUFMC Board of Directors made the decision. "In In light of today's extraordinary circumstances, it was determined that the health and…

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Pro Builder

JULY 31, 2020

2020 Pro Builder Top 100 Products. Fri, 07/31/2020 - 06:00. Mechanical / Electrical / Technology . Available in an array of colors and styles, with new colors added in 2020 as well as a new, matte Brushed Finish, the nonporous surface resists stains, chemicals, and heat, and doesn’t require sealants, the company says. . .

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Construction Dive

DECEMBER 15, 2019

The $2 billion employee-owned electrical contractor is transitioning five officials into leadership roles, including CEO, as part of a retirement succession plan.

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Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Mercedes-Benz plans to invest an additional $1 billion in its Alabama operation, where it will set up electric vehicle production and build a battery plant in Tuscaloosa County. Mercedes-Benz has announced a $1 billion expansion plan in Alabama that includes the launch of electric vehicle production. Photo: MadeInAlabama.com).

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 1, 2022

In 2020, carbon dioxide accounted for about 79% of all U.S. In 2020, methane accounted for about 11% of all U.S. In 2020, methane accounted for about 11% of all U.S. In 2020, nitrous oxide accounted for about 7% of all U.S. decreased by about 8% between 1990 and 2020. greenhouse gas emissions from human activities.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 2, 2021

based contractor reported $318 million in 2020 Southeast revenue. The Jacksonville, Fla.-based

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 1, 2022

while natural gas and electric heating systems are split evenly between new homes. percent in 2020. Approximately 49 percent of new homes started in 2021 use natural gas as the primary heating fuel, compared to 47 percent powered by electricity.

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Construction Junkie

JUNE 1, 2020

Father’s Day 2020 is June 21, so you better get started on gift ideas if you want to impress dad this year. Ultimate Construction Father’s Day Gift Guide 2020 Under $50. Of course, you should ALWAYS double check that power has been turned off to whatever electrical system you need to work on before beginning.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 14, 2023

Planning permission for the scheme was originally granted in 2020 but was quashed by the High Court in 2021 following a campaign by local residents. The Department for Transport has approved plans for the vast A303 Amesbury to Berwick Down upgrade including a tunnel under the historic Stonehenge site.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 6, 2020

of $40 per ton would add about 36 cents to the price of a gallon of gasoline and about 2 cents to the average price of a kilowatt-hour of electricity. Portland’s June 2020 Climate Emergency Declaration set a goal to reduce local carbon emissions by at least 50% below 1990 levels by 2030. Emissions are currently 19% below 1990 levels.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 31, 2021

In 2020, the contractor donated $1 million to help expand diversity initiatives across the Jacksonville, Fla., community.

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Construction Junkie

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

For more gift ideas, be sure to check out our Ultimate Construction Holiday Gift Guides from 2017 , 2018 , and 2019 or our past Father's Day Gift Guides from 2018 , 2019 , and 2020. Ultimate Construction Holiday Gift Guide 2020 Under $50. This post contains affiliate links, which earn us a small commission for the things that you buy.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

T he International Energy Agency projects that electric vehicles will account for more than 15% of U.S. car sales by 2030, and the number of publicly-available EV chargers will rise that year to more than 800,000, from 98,981 in 2020.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Propane cooktops allow for greater control of heat levels and have instant-off capabilities that help them cool faster than most electric stoves, which can remain dangerously hot for a period of time after they have been turned off. A 2020 analysis from the Department of Energy (DOE) found that the energy costs of propane ($18.81

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Natural Building

OCTOBER 14, 2021

This contemporary Australian home by Sustainable Building and Design, completed in 2020, showcases what is possible when sustainability is the goal. Their power tools were supplied with electricity from an off-grid solar power system. Highly efficient devices further reduce energy demand in the all-electric home. kWh battery.

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 5, 2016

vetoed an increase in the State’s Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard that would have resulted in higher electricity prices across the State. The legislation has been characterized as a “tax increase” to be levied upon every electricity ratepayer in Maryland. of their total electric supply into Maryland.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Indiana Electrical Grid Management Firm Adding 80+ Jobs originally appeared on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. an independent regional electric transmission organization, is expanding its headquarters in Carmel, IN, creating up to 84 new high-wage jobs by 2020. Indiana Electrical Grid Management Firm Adding 80+ Jobs.

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Building Radar

JANUARY 14, 2020

Top trends in the construction industry 2020 How will the construction industry develop in 2020? We have studied and evaluated numerous sources – discover with us the most important trends and developments in the construction industry in 2020. for the underground construction sector in 2020.

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ENR Construction

APRIL 9, 2020

Manhattan-based mechanical and electrical engineer JB&B engages with clients and owners to develop plans to effect substantial carbon reductions associated with NYC’s buildings, and has worked on major projects including The Shed and One Vanderbilt.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 13, 2020

” In a parallel but not directly related action, on August 11, 2020, Judge Valerie Caproni, of the U.S. ” In a parallel but not directly related action, on August 11, 2020, Judge Valerie Caproni, of the U.S. The saga, now covering 1,093 species of birds, has played out more than a century, literally.

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 5, 2016

vetoed an increase in the State’s Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard that would have resulted in higher electricity prices across the State. The legislation has been characterized as a “tax increase” to be levied upon every electricity ratepayer in Maryland. of their total electric supply into Maryland. This includes 12.7%

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