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Ignoring water issues can harm the economy - Contractor Magazine

Contractor Magazine

(Bill) Hoffman & Associates LLC, Austin, Texas, addressed the water-energy nexus in buildings. In Chicago, water rates are expected to double over the next five years; in many locales water and sewer rates collide with energy conservation, such as with water-cooled ice machines or air conditioning. /ton-hour Email: (optional).

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Builder of the Year Ivory Homes' Innovation Agenda

Pro Builder

Ivory knew the big-picture problem was way over the head of one person or company to achieve a widespread, lasting impact; it called for an army to navigate the maze of barriers that hinder entry-level homes from penciling out on a profit and loss report and gaining community support. Ivory Homes Redesigns the Future.

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Industry Focus: Food Processing – The Process Of Consistency

Business Facilities

All preliminary work such as extending utilities, rail, water and sewer is complete at both sites which are “ready to go and ready to market.”. After we extended 20 inch water lines to the site, 12 inch sewer lines, access roads, gas lines and telecommunications it only made sense to utilize the infrastructure that is in place.”.