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HIRI Continues to See Growth for Home Improvement Product Sales.

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Plumbing Commercial Plumbing. The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) has just released its September 2012 forecast for the size and trends in the home improvement market. The forecast is for a growth of 4.9% This new forecast has some revisions to history driven by new data released by the Census Bureau.

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20 construction industry trends to watch in 2020

Building Radar

Take-off: during planning, controlling and commercialization – with drones 10. Sustainability: Building becomes greener 15. Forecasts: How the construction industry in Germany will develop in 2020 Software in the construction industry 1. Furthermore, forecast models calculate realistic time constraints for project control.

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FMI Releases Q2-2012 Construction Outlook Report | Business.

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Plumbing Commercial Plumbing. FMI’s forecast calls for 3% growth for construction put in place (CPIP) by the end of 2012 and another 7% in 2013 for a total of $882.4 However, power construction is another strong point, and even commercial construction will show signs of rising from its slumber. Username or e-mail: *.

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FEATURE STORY: High-Tech Hubs Are Moving To Their Markets

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The company, which develops software applications for mobile platforms, opened its R&D center in southwestern Pennsylvania in 2010. Vivisimo: 25 new jobs, IBM recently acquired the Squirrel-Hill based search technology company; Vivisimo also recently unrolled a mobile version of its customer service product.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Ontario Unveils Plans To Achieve An Energy Balance

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The forecasted 2025 electricity production mix: 42 percent nuclear, 46 percent renewables, and 12 percent natural gas. Ontario is aiming to use Demand Response (DR) to meet 10% of peak demand by 2025, equivalent to approximately 2,400 megawatts (MW) under forecast conditions. million and 55.8

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How to Start a Painting Business: 9 Keys to Growth & Success

Levelset

It’s an excellent time to consider starting a painting company, as both the residential and commercial sectors are experiencing a wave of new construction, and that means opportunities for painters. Will your business focus on residential customers or commercial painting projects ? Get clear on your customers.

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How to Start a Roofing Business: 9 Tips to Grow & Thrive

Levelset

It’s an excellent time to consider starting a roofing company, as both the residential and commercial sectors are experiencing a wave of new construction, and that means opportunities for the roofing industry, which is expected to grow revenues by around 1% annually for the next five years. . Get clear on your customers.