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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Biotech, A Recession-Proof Growth Sector

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By comparison, total employment for all private sector industries in the U.S. we are pleased to report an increase of more than 96,000 jobs in the bioscience sector since 2001, even after accounting for the impacts of the recent severe recession,” said Jim Greenwood, president and CEO of the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO).

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Illinois Is Top State For LEED Green Building

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LEED-certified spaces use fewer energy and water resources; save money for families, businesses and taxpayers; reduce carbon emissions; create jobs; and establish a healthier environment for residents, workers and the larger community. LEED is the world’s most widely used and recognized green building rating system. million square feet.

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BIM, Value Management, Life-cycle Cost Management

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BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. Life cycle analysis takes into account the capital costs of the project as well as costs of operation and maintenance. VM takes into accounts all the criteria that the client / user desire in their project.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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Labor Department forecasts that truck drivers will account for 43 percent of the growth in logistics jobs in the coming years. In comparison, railroads are in a much better position regarding infrastructure, equipment and personnel. Subsequently, the U.S. This is a result of the industry’s $13 billion in capital spending in 2012, a 16.1