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Learning From Japan's Off-Site Construction Experience

Pro Builder

Department of Housing and Urban Development, the National Institute of Building Sciences, and off-site construction consulting company MOD X, travelled to Japan to glean insights from that nation's development of off-site construction.

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Builder of the Year Ivory Homes' Innovation Agenda

Pro Builder

Builder of the Year Ivory Homes' Innovation Agenda. He was like, ‘I can really do something because there are so many capable people who are willing to collaborate and innovate.’” The Prize of Innovation. Let’s talk about how we can spur innovation, creativity, and different things that just haven’t happened in this industry.”.

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A Deming Dozen: Nuggets of Wisdom to Work and Live By

Pro Builder

Innovation comes from the producer—not from the customer.” The homeowner will tell you all about the experience and help you improve the products and service, but the real innovation will come from the builders and manufacturers. five times, preferably with another coworker or two helping. It’s your opportunity, seize it.

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Mastering theme park construction coordination

The Korte Company

All the above and more combine to ensure cherished memories for patrons—and it takes an experienced, innovative theme park construction company to make it all come together. A two-story multi-use building that houses a bank, café, photography studio and stroller rentals. How easy it is to move around despite large crowds?

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Iowa: Moving To The Top Of The Class

Business Facilities

The latest innovation emerging from Iowa is transforming the chemical business from one based on oil to one based upon bioproducts. INNOVATION DRIVES GROWTH IN QUAD CITIES. New investment and innovation driving the Quad Cities regional economy. The Quad Cities is a bi-state region located on the board of Iowa and Illinois.

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Team USA Goes for Gold

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Obama’s mission for SelectUSA isn’t as awe-inspiring as space travel, but it could have the same transformative effect in terms of economic impact. ”European banks are going through their third round of stress tests, something we did four years ago. Our banking system is stronger than ever,” he said.

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Edgar T. Coene, Group C Founder And Chairman, Dies At 83

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Susan Coene and Ted Coene, who rose through the ranks to become co-Presidents of their father’s enterprise, issued a joint statement vowing to continue his legacy of innovation and public service. He also served on the board of the Red Bank YMCA. He launched BF’s annual business-to-business event, LiveXchange, in 2005.

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