After Deadly Florida Crane Mishap, A Lengthy Penalty Appeal is Likely
ENR Construction
AUGUST 2, 2023
More than 1,200 appeals cases each year go before overworked OSHA Review Commission judges.
Proposed Florida MLB stadium's translucent roof alone could cost $276M
Construction Dive
JULY 18, 2018
The Tampa Bay Rays-commissioned, Populous-designed stadium will have a translucent roof that could account for 30% of its $892-million budget.
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Florida Power & Light To Add Solar Capacity
ENR Construction
MARCH 7, 2018
The utility also announced Public Service Commission approval of its $888-million plan to modernize its natural-gas plant in Dania Beach, Fla.
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Florida: A Million Miles For A Million Jobs In The Sunshine State
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MARCH 15, 2016
Rick Scott recently toured Grimaldi Candies in Rockledge, FL as part of his “1 Million Miles for 1 Million Jobs” bus tour across Florida. He also highlighted the need to cut $1 billion in taxes, and to create a new, $250-million Florida Enterprise Fund. Enterprise Florida, Inc. During the bus tour, Paragon Plastics endorsed Gov.
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Pump Station S-5A Project Reaches Major Milestone
PC Construction
MARCH 28, 2018
Located in Loxahatchee, Florida, Pump Station S-5A is one of the initial pump stations built by the South Florida Water Management District and was the world’s largest when commissioned in 1955. The pump station has.
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Florida legislature updates building code adoption procedures
Contractor Magazine
JUNE 28, 2017
The state's building commission finalizes adoption of the 2015 edition of the International Codes.
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Embraer Breaks Ground Facility In Melbourne, FL
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 14, 2014
Aerospace And Defense Archives Articles By Industry Articles By Location Articles By Topic Business Clusters/Corridors Daily News Featured Post Florida Online Features U.S.
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UFC 249 could now be heading for Florida as Dana White plans to hold postponed event in May behind closed doors after laws on sporting events during coronavirus are relaxed
Construction Test
MAY 2, 2020
Dana White is hoping to have secured a Florida location for the postponed UFC 249 event. Florida has recently passed laws on allowing major sporing events to take place behind closed doors. . White was forced to pull the plug on the event after pressure from ESPN and Disney chiefs. . It’s all coming together.’
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Sabal Trail Natural Gas Pipeline Gets Final Permits
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 15, 2016
billion Sabal Trail natural gas pipeline now that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the U.S. The project will carry natural gas 55 miles through Alabama, 196 miles through Georgia, and 214 miles into Florida. Construction may start as soon as Wednesday on the $3.2-billion Army Corps of Engineers have finalized permits.
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48 Turkey Point Water Accord May Not End Pollution Worries
ENR Construction
APRIL 18, 2018
An agreement between Florida Power & Light Co. and the Miami-Dade County Commission to work together to address hypersaline groundwater pollution from FPL’s Turkey Point nuclear plant may be too little, too late to resolve pollution concerns.
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Renewable Energy: The Power Of Change
Business Facilities
AUGUST 25, 2021
CREATING A CLEANER, BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR FLORIDA’S ECONOMY. Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is the largest energy company in the U.S. million customer accounts or an estimated more than 11 million people across Florida. in Florida. While the sun is setting on coal use in Florida,?cleaner customers money.?The
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FTC Finds Truly Organic is Not
Green Building Law Update
OCTOBER 27, 2019
million to settle a Federal Trade Commission greenwashing complaint alleging that their nationally marketed bath and beauty products are neither “certified organic” nor “vegan” as falsely claimed. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, and it has now been entered by the court. “To and its founder will pay $1.76
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GrowBLOX Sciences, Inc. Announces New Headquarters in Nevada
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JULY 10, 2014
GrowBLOX Sciences CFO, Steven Weldon, has relocated from Orlando, Florida to Clark County in order to build upon the momentum of the company’s licensing applications, as it awaits final approval from the County Commission. GrowBLOX Sciences, Inc.,
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Building in Chicago: Embracing the US adventure and spirit
Construction Marketing Ideas
JULY 17, 2015
As the business reached its near-death experience in 2005/06 we switched our US compensation model from salary/commission to pure commission. However, a few months earlier, Bob Kruhm called to say he would like to take on the North Carolina publication, on pure commission. Then, things worsened. I thought he would leave.
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48 Verizon Opens New Finance Center Building In Lake Mary, FL
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MAY 20, 2014
State and local officials — including Florida Gov. Scott said, “Verizon’s growing commitment to central Florida is great news for the families of the area. Since December 2010, Florida has created 563,000 private-sector jobs, and our unemployment rate remains below the national average. Photo: Anjali Fluker.).
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LIVEXCHANGE 2013: Economic Developers from the U.S. South Sign On to Sponsor LiveXchange
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MARCH 27, 2013
Hernando County Office of Business Development, Florida. North Carolina’s Northeast Commission. Economic Development Partnership (serving Aiken & Edgefield Counties in South Carolina). Louisiana Department of Economic Development. Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development, South Carolina. Santee Cooper.
Se World Cited Again
Safety Services Company
JUNE 24, 2013
This past month the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a “repeat violation” and a fine of $38,500 to SeaWorld Florida for failing to follow a court order that prohibited employees from coming in direct contact with killer whales. SeaWorld challenged the recommendation before the independent OSHA review commission.
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Fake OSHA inspector faces 22 felonies
Safety Services Company
SEPTEMBER 28, 2012
Environmental Protection Agency Criminal Investigation Division, with assistance from OSHA, the FBI, and investigators from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s office. Department of Labor Office of Inspector General and the U.S.
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56 Business Facilities LiveXchange To Kick Off This Weekend
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MAY 15, 2013
Hernando County Florida & Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport. North Carolina’s Northeast Commission. Greater Houston Partnership/Centerpoint Energy (TX). Greater Oklahoma City Chamber. Louisiana Department of Economic Development/AEP:SWEPCO. Overland Park Economic Development Council (KS). Quad Cities First (IA).
LEAN OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting for Sustainable Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Minor New Construction
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 21, 2018
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). European Commission, 2013. Best Practices for Multiple Award Task and 29 Delivery Order Contracting. Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Executive Office of 30 the President, Interim Edition, Feb. MATOC/SATOC Overview. Paul, MN, 2000.
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100 South Miami Poised to Mandate Solar Panels
Green Building Law Update
JULY 16, 2017
The City of South Miami, Florida City Commission is scheduled to take a final vote on July 18 on an ordinance that will require rooftop photovoltaic panels on new construction and major renovations. The ordinance is likely to pass given that at its July 12 meeting the second reader version of this ordinance passed with a 4 to 1 vote.
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176 3vNet Will Set Up Shop In Orange County, FL
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
NOVEMBER 12, 2012
On October 30, 2012, the Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission (EDC) announced that 3vNet , formerly Colorado vNet, has chosen Orange County, FL for its headquarters. 3vNet plans to create up to 35 positions over the next three years and make a $500,000 capital investment in Orange County.
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Workforce Development To Get The Job Done
Business Facilities
JUNE 8, 2022
Access to a quality workforce is a top priority for companies considering where to relocate or expand. Here’s a look at what some top locations across the U.S. are doing to address today’s workforce.
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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report
Business Facilities
JULY 24, 2019
Nevada and Alabama rounded out the top five in Economic Growth Potential, followed by Utah, Florida, Louisiana, Missouri and Mississippi. In our Solar Power Employment category, Florida has surged into 2nd place and Ohio has joined the top 10. During the past three years, solar farms have been proliferating in North Carolina.
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ConstructionEducation.com Blog
C-School
NOVEMBER 25, 2007
Sims was on a leave of absence from the University of Florida’s Building Construction Program working in The Netherlands for the International Council for Research and Innovation in Building Construction (CIB) as their Assistant Secretary General. ”
LEED Certified Residential Building is Now the Law in Key West
Green Building Law Update
DECEMBER 8, 2013
On November 6, the City Commission of Key West, Florida unanimously adopted Ordinance 13-19 establishing LEED Certified level certification or Florida Green Building Coalition Bronze level certification as a prerequisite to all residential construction. Coalition Florida Green Key LEED Local Government West building'
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PBS&J in turmoil?
PSMJ Resources
MARCH 23, 2010
PBS&J will make that payment to Zumwalt in 24 monthly installments, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Petersburg (Florida) Times article that came out this morning claims that the employee-owned firm has stopped workers from buying or selling company stock while it considers overtures from outsiders.
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2012 Business Facilities Rankings Report
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
OCTOBER 3, 2012
Rounding out the top five in Best Business Climate are Virginia, which is luring major government contractors to relocate their headquarters to the state (Northrop made the move, and VA is courting Lockheed); Florida, where Gov. Florida and Arizona round out the top five. Southern California, Washington’s Puget Sound and the Dallas/Ft.
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GSA, LEED, USGBC, and Politics
Building Information Management
JULY 26, 2012
Chatham County Commission. International Commissioning Engineers West, Inc. Signature Systems of Florida. University of Florida. USGBC Central Florida Chapter. USGBC Florida Capital Region Chapter. USGBC Florida Capital Region Chapter. USGBC Florida Gulf Coast Chapter. CHB Industries, Inc.
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55 COVER STORY: Global Biotech Report
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
APRIL 22, 2013
VC Funds Flowing Into Florida Bio Initiatives. The bioscience industry in Florida is on the rise in terms of new companies and venture capital flowing into businesses, according to BioFlorida, an industry trade organization. The statewide data comes from a University of Florida Sid Martin Biotechnology Incubator report.
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Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being
Pro Builder
AUGUST 5, 2022
And some of Thrive’s trade partners commission similar safety inspections, reporting, and training from SFI. Commission and conduct safety walkthroughs. . | Photo: saravut / stock.adobe.com. Certify project managers as safety experts. Make safety the No. 1 priority in field worker training. Monitor and measure safety procedures.
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72 FEATURE STORY: Racing To Be Ready – U.S. Ports Prepare for Post Panamax Era
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
SEPTEMBER 24, 2013
PortMiami also has partnered with Florida East Coast railway to bring back on-port rail. population within one to four days, including the major population centers of Florida. PortMiami contributes approximately $28 billion annually to the South Florida economy and helps provide direct and indirect employment for more than 207,000.
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Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN
Business Facilities
JULY 6, 2016
In addition, Brunswick County is one of the localities that receive economic development support from the Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission. Bay County is positioned along I-75, a major interstate running from Miami, Florida to Sault Ste. Marie in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It spans 1,786.47
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All About Rainwater Harvesting | Purpose of Rainwater Harvesting | Methods of Rainwater Harvesting | Types of Rainwater Harvesting Tanks
CivilJungle
SEPTEMBER 3, 2022
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality said that no permission is needed for harvesting rainwater. Why Is It Illegal to Collect Rainwater in Florida? There are no rainwater harvesting restrictions in Florida , and it is highly encouraged by the state. Rainwater Harvesting Texas.
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Camp No Counselors: The all-inclusive, unlimited booze weekend enticing adults to summer camp
Construction Test
APRIL 24, 2020
The organisation hosts camps in the New York City and Los Angeles areas and in Florida. But the last thing you want is to be the person who overdid it so much on Thursday or Friday that by the time Saturday’s most epic party rolls around, you’re out of commission. – Leave your phone in your bunk.
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Advancements in the evaluation of reflective insulation assemblies
Construction Specifier
JANUARY 28, 2022
Saber is a deputy of the Prince Saud bin Thuniyan Research Center at the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Dr Yarbrough is a licensed professional engineer in Tennessee and Florida and a Fellow of ASTM International. Attic with radiant barrier material above and below the attic air space.
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57 Remembering Ed Coene
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
SEPTEMBER 26, 2013
TFM’s senior rep, Bob Doran, remembers Ed telling him “after your call in Virginia, why not drive down to Tampa in Florida?” and a 1952 proclamation from the President of the United States commissioning Ed as an Ensign in the Navy shared a place of honor on his office wall with portraits of golf greats Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer.
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State by State Incentives Guide
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
APRIL 15, 2014
Appalachian Regional Commission and Delta Regional Authority Grants: Federal-state partnerships that work with the people of 37 Appalachian counties in Alabama and the Mississippi Delta region’s twenty Alabama counties to create opportunities for self-sustaining economic development and improved quality of life. The credit is prorated on an.
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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MARCH 21, 2014
Applicants must meet the same qualification criteria as Advantage Arkansas and must be approved by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. Energy Commission to develop and deploy alternative and renewable fuels and advanced transportation technologies to help attain the state’s climate change policies.
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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MAY 12, 2014
The “Loopers” use it for their sojourns thru mid-America across to the Eastern Seaboard, around Florida and back to the Gulf. Boating, sport fishing, hunting and camping are some of the ways that people use the Tenn-Tom. Bass and crappie tournaments have drawn worldwide attention.
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57 COVER STORY: Editors’ Location Picks
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
OCTOBER 18, 2012
South Florida has deep roots in the technology sector, including the distinction of being the birthplace of IBM’s PC in the early 1980s. The Little Rock National Airport is operated by the Airport Commission, whose members are appointed by the Little Rock City Board of Directors.
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Industry Focus: Food Processing – The Process Of Consistency
Business Facilities
JULY 15, 2014
Arkansas currently has 538 buildings and 311 sites available at www.ArkansasSiteSelection.com , a collaborative effort between the Arkansas Economic Development Commission and Entergy Arkansas Inc. Schreiber Company has moved its spice blending and soup base production from Florida to Lebanon, Kentucky.
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‘I have players potentially with asthma, diabetes… am I going to put them at risk?’: Salford City co-owner Gary Neville says it will be ‘miraculous’ for football to return in June or July as league chiefs fight to complete season
Construction Test
MAY 16, 2020
The Japanese boxing commission cancelled all fight cards scheduled for March on government advice to suspend all pending sporting fixtures. The games were scheduled to be played in Florida in April. . They will not be rescheduled. Daniel Dubois and Joe Joyce’s Battle of Britain has been pushed back from April to July.
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‘From a health point of view it should have been stopped’: Former Public Health chief calls for investigation into Cheltenham Festival due to spike in coronavirus cases nearby after 250,000 people attended the four-day event
Construction Test
MAY 15, 2020
The Japanese boxing commission cancelled all fight cards scheduled for March on government advice to suspend all pending sporting fixtures. The games were scheduled to be played in Florida in April. . They will not be rescheduled. Daniel Dubois and Joe Joyce’s Battle of Britain has been pushed back from April to July.
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