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City Momentum Index Identifies The World’s 20 Most Dynamic Cities

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As business and political leaders convene to discuss global challenges at the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, there is a greater appreciation for the importance of real estate in reshaping cities and, therefore, the world’s commercial geography. San Francisco. GLOBAL TOP 20. Hong Kong. Los Angeles.

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U.S. CRE Turning Around In 2014, According To New PwC/ULI Report

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Respondents were particularly positive about the prospects for equity capital from foreign investors, institutional investors and private equity funds, as well as debt from insurance companies, mezzanine lenders, and issuers of commercial mortgage-backed securities. real estate advisory practice leader, PwC. Markets to Watch.

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Behind the Build: Interview with Don Juan De Guzman, BIM Director at Silicon Valley Mechanical 

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Silicon Valley Mechanical is based out of San Jose. We’re a design-build commercial contractor specializing in HVAC, plumbing, service, and maintenance, and we also have a 24-hour emergency support team. So I try to educate them by saying, “You don’t need all of those. Have a look at what he has to say.

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FEATURE STORY: The Cultural Roots Of High-Tech Growth

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” Research universities and other institutions of higher education are important for metropolitan entrepreneurship, but they are not the sole cause in spurring such activity, the report said. NVCA calculated that San Francisco has attracted 431 tech startups representing investments of more than $4.2 billion in equity.

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Tiny overall gains, mixed sectoral results mark latest construction jobs, spending data

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year-over-year; educational, -2.7% over both intervals; commercial (retail, warehouse, farm) fell 1.3% million in 1993-94, according to the Department of Education….The Workers in San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland received 28% more than the national average. for the month and -5.6% for the month but was down 8.5%

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DRAFT Article – Where Will We Find The Next Generation of Construction Managers? — Northern California Edition

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The February 5, 2007 edition of Calfornia Building & Engineer Magazine confirms something that we all already know – “Shortage of skilled and educated employees is an enormous issue for the industry, and one that will continue to grow. California and Nevada are anticipated to undergo severe labor shortages across all occupational fields.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

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Louisiana’s capital has had great success in executing the state’s strategy of bringing together business and higher education in innovative public-private partnerships that spur initiatives in new high-growth sectors. The European commercial aircraft giant announced its choice of Mobile last year. space program.

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