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BUSINESS REPORT: Tennessee Initiates Site Certification Program

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Similarly, information about the site such as its zoning, surrounding land uses, previous uses, and proximity to the flood plain are all information important to establishing and communicating the character and condition of the site to a prospect.”. The ECD began looking intently at developing a site certification program in August 2011.

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How To Choose The Right Crane For Your Project

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For instance, lifting loads with odd or peculiar shapes may require you to use special rigging equipment and proficient crane operators. Furthermore, you must also observe the crane safety practices during selection, such as a thorough visual inspection of the machine, rigging, stability zone, and proper load security.

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The Commercial Construction Checklist to Successful International Retail Projects. Bon Chance!

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Time zones. So we engaged one of our favorite technologies for working in different time zones – Skype. The service is free, but you have to pay for the equipment. Not only may we be living in different time zones and speaking different languages, but we also differ in our social customs and national holidays.

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A Plumbing Contractor’s Guide to Insurance Coverage

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Construction zones are busy areas where workers can get hurt. And while laws differ in each state, having insurance coverage might also be required to obtain a contractor’s license or certification. Why plumbing contractors need insurance. Worker injury. Your customers may also want to know that you have insurance coverage in place.

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Comfort Systems Road Map: A Plug-and-Play Residential Duct System

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Efficiency is not just about the equipment; it’s about the whole system.” . Lab testing and modeling confirmed that most homes up to 4,200 square feet in climate zones 3–5 could be adequately conditioned with 3-inch-diameter smooth ductwork. It was critical that the ducts be small enough to fit into wall cavities.

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Washington Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Aerospace Reduced Business & Occupation (B&O) Tax Rate: Available to manufacturers and processors for hire of commercial airplanes or component parts of commercial airplanes, non-manufacturers engaged in the business of aerospace product development, certificated FAR repair stations making retail sales and aerospace tooling manufacturers.

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COVER STORY: Shovel Ready Sites Are Growing From The Ground Up

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are implementing site certification programs called “shovel ready”—meaning that the site is primed and ready for economic development. Cloud’s Airport Industrial Park, an area certified as “Shovel Ready” under the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Shovel Ready Site Certification Program.

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