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Greenbuild – The Target Rich Environment for Green People

Green Building Law Update

This year Greenbuild is in Chicago from November 14 thru 16. And if that number does not excite you, Informa tracked and reported the alternative fact that total water footprint of the event was 7,272,158 gallons. Greenbuild 2018 in Chicago will be “the” target rich environment for green people this year.

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Chicago Celebrates Technology Startup Hub Expansion, 700 New Tech Jobs

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More than 700 new jobs have been created by 16 tech companies in Chicago recently, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced as he helped open the newly-completed expansion space at 1871 , the city’s first-of-its-kind digital startup hub. According to Built In Chicago, 143 companies raised more than $1.7 Source: 1871). Closerlook, Inc.

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Builders Race to Future-Proof New Residential Development Against Climate Change

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In the wake of extreme weather events in a warming climate, builders and developers are taking new measures to future-proof residential structures in at-risk regions across the country. As well, it has often exceeded township and state requirements for structures built along the lake in the Chicago area, Indiana and Michigan.

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Are Your Hotel General Contractors Checked In or Out?

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Englewood completed renovations to guests rooms and the main restaurant as well as created a fitness and wellness center above the main ball room of the famed Drake Hotel in Chicago. According to PFK Consulting, RevPAR, or, revenue per room available, will increase in the 50 U.S. markets that it tracks. We’ve done it all.

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Greenbuild – The Target Rich Environment for Green People

Green Building Law Update

last year the 15,373 attendees in Chicago dwarfed the first Greenbuild in 2002 when a mere 4,189 people gathered in Austin. And if that number does not excite you, Informa tracked and reported the alternative fact that total water footprint of the event was 5,537,275 gallons. that was a party!),

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Northwestern University - Now and Next in 2014

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WHEN August 13-15, 2014 WHERE Northwestern University School of Law, Thorne Auditorium 375 East Chicago Avenue Chicago, IL CONTACT INFORMATION To register, or for more information, CLICK HERE ! Events Plug Symposium' Early registration closes July 1, 2014. Space is limited!

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Building Perimeters are Only One Layer in Safe School Design

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However, it is important to note that some municipalities, Chicago for instance, require all components of a corridor to be fire-rated. Fire alarms can be triggered (deliberately or inadvertently) during active shooter events. Using such glazing can complement a hardened building envelope by providing another layer of defense.

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