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Behind the Build: Interview with Maggie Farrell, Diversity & HR Manager at S. M. Wilson & Co.

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For these reasons (and so much more), construction businesses must focus on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) and ensure that every employee feels included and represented. Our areas of expertise are education, retail, healthcare, and commercial projects. Maggie Farrell , Diversity & HR Manager at S. Wilson & Co.

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Steady Optimism Among U.S. Commercial Real Estate Executives, Increased Investor Appetite

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Capital availability from a wide range of equity sources also is expected to improve in 2014, with increased activity by institutional forces. Private equity sources are predicted to drive U.S. “In conjunction with the Akerman U.S. commercial real estate financing in 2014. Sector Strength And Foreign Investment.

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Team USA Goes for Gold

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When President Kennedy challenged America in 1961 to land a man on the moon before that decade ended, he left his successors with a tough act to follow in the presidential legacy sweepstakes. president and CEO Bill Simon said the retail giant has committed to increase its U.S. technological and industrial might. Obama has ordered U.S.

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Commercial Real Estate To See Moderate Growth In 2016

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There are risks, including the potential for a debt crisis in emerging markets, the further depreciation of the yuan, and continued volatility in global equity markets. In 2016, global prime rents across the three major property types—office, industrial and retail—are expected to grow 2.2 Rents in EMEA are forecast to rise by 3.2

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The Road to Recovery in Detroit

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Cerberus, an equity player who had acquired a majority stake in Chrysler from German auto giant Daimler-Benz in 2007, went into bankruptcy in 2009. Gilbert is aggressively moving forward with a daring plan to revive two square miles of property with a variety of commercial enterprises, including hotels, casinos and retail stores.

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PSMJ Resources Blog: Firm Billings Continue Rise in December

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Retail spending (even with some moderation in growth toward the end of the year) increased 7.7% Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA). Private Equity Expert William Lehr joins PSMJ’s M& Infrastructure & Energy Projects Continue to Carry. in 2011 over 2010 levels, the strongest rate of increase since 1999.

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COMMUNITY PROFILE: Opportunity Knocks in Southwest Louisiana

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Sasol North America plans to invest up to $21 billion on a gas-to-liquid and ethylene cracker/derivatives unit in Lake Charles, one of the largest foreign investment projects in American history. The school is in the midst of constructing a $20-million workforce training center, sponsored by Sasol North America. billion plant.