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The next destination: Passive design airports

BD+C

One example is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Arizona, where our team led the Terminal 2 demolition project. Airports are installing more energy efficient systems for heating, ventilation, cooling, and electrical power and lighting. Travelers like to watch aircraft take off and land while waiting for their own flight.

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Energy Efficiency: California Regains Top Spot, Ties With Massachusetts

Business Facilities

The states with the most ambitious targets include Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Arizona. New York is one of the few states in the nation to have a vehicle-miles-traveled reduction target. New York posted an increase in electricity savings. States continue to be standouts in other regards when it comes to energy efficiency.

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Guide to Top 2023-24 Construction Conferences & Events

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Get more details NECA Show (Philadelphia, PA) September 30 - October 2, 2023 Located in Philadelphia in 2023, NECA invites all qualified electrical professionals to discover new technologies, equipment, products, and solutions at this, the largest industry event in all of North America.

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2012 Business Facilities Rankings Report

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

VW is ramping up production at its new plant in Chattanooga, Nissan is rolling out the all-electric Leaf in Smyrna and General Motors has given a new mission to the former Saturn plant in Spring Hill. Florida and Arizona round out the top five. This year’s leaders among the emerging players are Utah, Virginia, Arizona, Iowa and Kansas.

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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

The wind turbines operating at Buffalo’s green energy complex on Lake Erie generate enough electricity to power roughly 15,000 homes; the turbines are under contract to a local utility, Constellation Energy Resources. The percentage of electricity generated by renewables continues to surge in the United States.

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The Desert Comfort Idea Home: a True Desert Oasis

Pro Builder

Inside, the earth-toned palette, wood plank ceiling, and seamless form and function designed by Scottsdale’s K&Q Interiors evoke a sense of calm—the perfect environment for LaLiberte, who travels up to 300 days per year, to spend his downtime.

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Leading the Home Building Industry: Pro Builder's 2021 Forty Under 40

Pro Builder

Off the Clock • Working out • Traveling • Crushing it as a single mom with a full-time career. Off the Clock • Spending time with family • Golf • Cooking • Travel . Education • BA, Communications, Arizona State University. Off the Clock • Traveling and exploring the culinary scene, live music, and beaches.