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Sabal Trail Natural Gas Pipeline Gets Final Permits

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billion Sabal Trail natural gas pipeline now that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have finalized permits. 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

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LEED Certified Residential Building is Now the Law in Key West

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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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LEAN OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting for Sustainable Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Minor New Construction

Job Order Contracting

The primary advantage of JOC has historically been is the flexibility permitted in ordered quantities and delivery scheduling. A public agency can place orders with one or more contractors when the actual need appears and received on-demand services from a vetted service provider. Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).

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FEATURE STORY: Racing To Be Ready – U.S. Ports Prepare for Post Panamax Era

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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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COVER STORY: Global Biotech Report

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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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All About Rainwater Harvesting | Purpose of Rainwater Harvesting | Methods of Rainwater Harvesting | Types of Rainwater Harvesting Tanks

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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. No permit from the state board is necessary. California.

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2012 Business Facilities Rankings Report

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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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