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Fall Conference Circuit: 12 Top Takeaways

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2: Net Zero Electricity does not equal Net Zero Energy. While we’re pouring immense effort into cleaning up the electricity grid and seeing impressive progress, there are other types of fuel that we need to be tackling with the same tenacity if we’re to truly achieve aggressive Net Zero Energy targets. 9: Rebuilding with intangibles.

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Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN

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To meet demand, rails increased capacity with 1,300 new and rebuilt locomotives; 3,800 freight car purchases; and 700 new leased freight carts. because of its strong pro-business environment. Chicago is the nation’s rail hub that connects six of the seven class one railroads. rail freight passes through Chicago’s rail yards.

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John Young to Head Nuclear Lobby Group | ENR: Engineering.

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Environment. EFH owns Texas power generator Luminant Energy, retailer TXU Energy and 80% of transmission and distribution utility Oncor Electric Delivery. Bill Allan also joined the firm as vice president and project executive; he had been in those same roles at Lend Lease. ENR Subscriber Login ». -->. -->. Transportation.

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Industry Focus: Data Centers – To Serve And Protect

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Participation in recent data center conferences and other industry activities, and Victor Narusis’ panelist role in Chicago Data Center Summits, have raised Huntley’s awareness and stock. Patrick Davis, Senior Design Phase Manager with the Chicago office of Mortenson Construction is impressed with Huntley.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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In addition, through the Bluegrass Business Development Partnership, a study of the High-Tech Environment for Entrepreneurs was conducted by the Institute for Workplace Flexibility. Each crane weighs 1,550 tons and is fully electric so it emits no diesel emissions. Canada is also the largest trading partner to the U.S.

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Feature Story: Public-Private Partnerships – An Alliance For Progress That Works

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But when coupled with the right sets of policies and institutional environments, PPPs can be powerful catalysts for economic growth. In 2011, Emerson leased 18,000 square feet of space at the Sawgrass International Corporate Park with the option for an additional 9,500 square feet. The campaign, built on the tagline of “Life.

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GSA, LEED, USGBC, and Politics

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GSA is ahead of schedule in reducing its potable water and electricity use. If GSA, as the “landlord of the federal government,” were to require or use something else, it would add cost to the building and leasing process across the building industry. Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters. City of Chicago. City of Tempe.