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Centers of Technology: The Future Is Now

Business Facilities

CHICAGO AIMS FOR THE TOP OF THE TECH CHART. Chicago is rising up in ranks to become the next big place for technology innovation. Chicago’s Digital Manufacturing and Design Institute (DMDII), has partnered with McKinsey & Co. Chicago’s Digital Manufacturing and Design Institute (DMDII), has partnered with McKinsey & Co.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

Business Facilities

The entrepreneurs found Hagerstown from the suburban Washington, DC area and as far away as South Carolina. The Obama Administration is moving forward with an aggressive federally funded program, first announced by the president in his 2013 State of the Union address, to create advanced manufacturing hubs in emerging growth sectors.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report

Business Facilities

South Carolina played to its strength—manufacturing—and got big boosts from Boeing’s decision to put its assembly plant in North Charleston, and from several new tire plants. The top-ranked states in this new category are the ones that had the biggest drop in unemployment during this period. percent from a Recession high of 12 percent.

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GSA, LEED, USGBC, and Politics

Building Information Management

Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters. City of Chicago. Service Employees International Union. USGBC South Carolina Chapter. USGBC South Dakota Chapter. USGBC South Florida Chapter. Chatham County Commission. CHB Industries, Inc. Chidester Engineering, PLLC. Choate Construction Company.