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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. Product and Material Selection.

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Snapshots: 60 Seconds With Terry Gill, Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development

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BF: EastPark industrial park recently became the 14th location statewide to earn Kentucky’s Build-Ready Certification. What are the requirements for this certification? TG: We began the Build-Ready program about three years ago and already have announced 15 locations statewide with a number of others moving toward certification.

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A Plumbing Contractor’s Guide to Insurance Coverage

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When you tackle the jobs you’ve secured, it’s also important to plan for the unexpected. Obtaining an insurance policy is a key step in planning for the success of your plumbing business, and we’ve developed a guide to help answer some of your questions. Having an insurance strategy can be part of a prudent business plan. .

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Fidelity Announces $20 Million Data Center in Greater Omaha

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Fidelity Investments has announced plans to construct a new $200 million data center in Greater Omaha. The design and construction of the facility will be in accordance with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards and will be designed to attain LEED certification. Google, Verizon, Cabela’s and Infocrossing Inc.

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A HERS Rating for Water Use?

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There was a HERS H2O pilot in 2019 that involved a dozen or so builders, but what plans are there for rolling out the program to more builders? . There's a 65% increase in water and sewer costs from 2009 to 2019. PB: How about home builders? Are they catching on? RM: We officially launched in September of 2020.

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Preparing for Hurricane Season: Your Essential Guide

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If evacuation is not mandatory and you plan to remain in your home with family, preparation is key to weathering the storm. Birth, Marriage and Deaths Certificates. Planning for pets must be a key part of any preparation for an impending hurricane. What Should You Do if Your Area will be Directly Impacted by a Hurricane?

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President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

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” The first five Zones, located in San Antonio, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Southeastern Kentucky, and the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, have each put forward a plan on how they will partner with local business and community leaders to make investments that reward hard work and expand opportunity.

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