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Building Trends: An Old Material Becomes New Again

Viewpoint Construction Technology

However, this concept has gained some traction recently with architects around the world in cities like Chicago, London, Minneapolis and Vancouver designing wooden high-rises. Kaiser said a building like this is possible today because of increased concern about sustainability. What’s so great about wood? Image credit: Kaiser Group.

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The Desert Comfort Idea Home: a True Desert Oasis

Pro Builder

Architects: Peterssen/Keller Architecture, Minneapolis.; Peterssen/Keller Architecture , in Minneapolis, provided initial drawings for the project, while architect Scott Carson of Cosan Studio , in Scottsdale, completed the plans for approvals and construction. Project Specs: Desert Comfort Idea Home Location: Sonoran Desert, Ariz.

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Stream Data Centers Achieves LEED Gold For New Richardson, TX Facility

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The purpose-built data center was completed in 2012, and it reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainable data center design and development. Green Building Council, provides standards for environmentally sustainable design and construction and for high-performance green buildings.

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Home Builder Success and the Fragility of Good Things

Pro Builder

The question is: How profitable and sustainable are they, and at what cost? . More than 30 years ago, I learned a principle from two of my greatest mentors, Gary Grant in Minneapolis and Mike Rhoads in Chicago, both VPs of construction who came up through the ranks. Two of those men, however, clearly failed the sustainability test.

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Shovel-Ready Sites: Ready To Hit The Ground Running

Business Facilities

And while low costs and operational savings help the potential for profitability, the certification program has been adapted to place sustainability considerations at the forefront of planning and implementation. The finance industry continues to see high returns in Lubbock with a diverse portfolio in commercial and investment banking.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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CAPCO financing, an alternative to conventional bank financing, can accommodate a slightly higher risk profile and provide a more flexible structure for growing businesses. Many small businesses that are not able to receive traditional bank financing can get support through CEF. CALIFORNIA – updated for 2014.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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CAPCO financing, an alternative to conventional bank financing, can accommodate a slightly higher risk profile and provide a more flexible structure for growing businesses. The COMMERCIAL FISHING AND AGRICULTURE BANK provides loans to fishing, tourism, natural resources and agriculture-based projects.

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