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Coating for sustainability

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When the project team decided to go green during construction, high-performance coatings might not be the first thing on their minds, but maybe they should be. So, the core goal of most industrial coatings is sustainability. Green Building Council.”. All images courtesy Tnemec Company, Inc. by Jennifer Gleisberg, CSI, CDT.

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5 Green Construction Practices that are becoming Standard Commercial Construction Procedures

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Anyone in the commercial construction industry knows there are a variety of certifications and designations that individuals, companies and projects can achieve to show they follow a high level of green commercial construction practices. are standard green procedures for ground-up construction projects. Localized Sourcing.

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Best and Worst of 2010: Commercial Construction Trends

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Low – Green building. While sustainable construction was a hot button in 2010 office construction, green retail and restaurant construction did not gain as much traction. But in the meantime it seems like the line on sustainable retail and restaurant construction isn’t “no” but “not now.”. High – Franchises.

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Food Processing: Generating Growth for Good Eats

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Participants are leveraging the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC™) to measure and close the skills gap—and building common frameworks that link, align and match their workforce development efforts.”. According to ACT, the program “empowers states, regions and counties with data, process and tools that drive economic growth.

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Industry Focus: Food Processing – The Process Of Consistency

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In this past year, the Vineland plant implemented parent company General Mills’ program to improve the environmental sustainability of its operations by 2015. This sustainability vision made Hickman’s a perfect fit for Santa Cruz Commerce Center. billion-a-year farm economy and have helped revolutionize the food industry.

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LOCATION FOCUS: California Dreamin’ – A Rebound Fueled By New Energy

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But perhaps most enticing is Sacramento’s commitment to becoming a green city; currently boasting the second largest number of buildings in the U.S. SMUD is a major force in helping Sacramento develop into a leading clean tech/green tech industry center. that are LEED-certified (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design).

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FEATURE STORY: High-Tech Hubs Are Moving To Their Markets

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“Nearly five years ago, we announced that we would begin building an engineering presence in Pittsburgh, a city with a strong technology ecosystem, as well as an entrepreneurial spirit and great quality of life,” said Andrew Moore, Engineering Director, Google Pittsburgh. We have built this community to be sustainable at every level.