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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – State Rankings

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As we detailed in the BF Blog this month, two new reactors are under construction at the Vogtle nuclear power complex near Augusta, GA, using a new modular assembly design with prefabricated sections shipped from a facility in Lake Charles, LA. Mercedes is a great cheerleader for Alabama.”. VW, intent on selling at least 1 million U.S.-made

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

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Tennessee, Virginia and Alabama are the top-ranked states, respectively, in BF’s flagship Best Business Climate ranking. Nevada and Alabama rounded out the top five in Economic Growth Potential, followed by Utah, Florida, Louisiana, Missouri and Mississippi. Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report.

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Google Chooses Clarksville, TN For $600M Data Center

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We’re excited about the opportunity to experiment with new kinds of technology and design an impressive facility – we can’t wait!”. Through the agreement, Google will be able to scout new renewable energy projects and work with TVA to bring the power onto the electrical grid. Credit: Google. Related articles across the web.

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Environmental Regulations in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know

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A construction company that is considered a PRP will need to negotiate a settlement agreement with the EPA. Failure to comply with the agreement can result in daily penalties — up to $62,689 as of January 2022. Under this law, the EPA may designate state entities to fulfill the requirements. Catellus Development Corp. ,

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

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Louisiana will provide $14 million in funding over 10 years for expanded higher-education programs designed primarily to increase the number of annual computer science graduates. A supplier network already is queuing up to put down roots in Alabama to service Airbus. Morris Lessmore.

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Green Building Data Risk as an Opportunity

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And there is some form of privacy law in at least 48 states (but not Alabama and South Dakota), including by way of example the California’s groundbreaking 2003 Data Security Breach Reporting Law , but most of those are reactive, that is most laws in the U.S. That Agreement and more should be part of every contract of sale for a LEED project.

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FEATURE STORY: Workforce Development Programs – The Recipe For Success

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MADE IN ALABAMA. Alabama is home to award-winning workforce training initiatives that are preparing the next generation for the innovative, highly skilled jobs of tomorrow. During 2013 alone, AIDT delivered recruitment, screening and training services for 159 companies, representing 29,286 new jobs in Alabama.

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