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African Seed Bank Built From Recycled Materials

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This particular building is a seed bank in the compound that hosts Seed Savers Network. The seed bank is made of locally available materials, some of which would otherwise have ended up being toxic to the environment if not well recycled. to read the original article. See www.nation.co.ke

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Idea: Fund Infrastructure with Lower Repatriation Taxes

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United States based corporations who bank some of their earnings and revenues abroad are required to pay 35 percent of any money they bring back into the U.S. In this environment, companies that are not repatriating funds are saving approximately 30 percent by keeping their capital offshore.

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CFOs Increasingly Optimistic About Economic Growth

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A new survey from TD Bank reveals a surge in both economic optimism and capital spending plans among middle market and large corporate finance executives. According to TD Bank’s fourth Annual CFO Survey, nearly 60% of respondents are optimistic about U.S. Competitive environment (22%). Posted by Heidi Schwartz.

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Employees Place High Standards On Employer’s Environmental Practices

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The recently released TD Bank Environmental Attitudes Survey found that 36 percent of respondents consider a company’s environmental stance when seeking employment, and nearly one-quarter of respondents said they would refuse a job if they disagreed with the organization’s sustainable impact. . Posted by Heidi Schwartz.

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LEAN Job Order Contracting Intro 4

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Creating an open information environment. Learn more about LEAN Job Order Contracting Intro 4 … FEATURED ARTICLE. BIM, LEAN Construction, and a Common Data Environment (CDE) – A strategic tool for sharing information and managing a team within a BIM / LEAN Construction Delivery environment.

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Omaha, NE To Become One Of The Fastest Broadband Cities In America

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The Greater Omaha Chamber is lauding the positive impact CenturyLink’s multi-million dollar investment will have on Omaha’s existing and future business environment. Other businesses and institutions that could benefit are those in the health care, education, manufacturing and banking sectors.

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Building With a Purpose: Exploring Construction Careers That Make a Difference

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However, organizations like the United Nations, the World Bank and others aim to bring solar power and stability to affected communities. Read the article → Architect Architects are the brains behind the construction operation. These entities financially support businesses serving their communities with renewable energy.