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GSA, LEED, USGBC, and Politics

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Is there no better way for GSA to meet sustainability requirement than via LEED? The recently released sustainability and energy “scorecard” by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) demonstrates just how successful GSA has been at reducing costs, improving efficiency and eliminating waste. Ackerstein Sustainability LLC.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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In comparison, railroads are in a much better position regarding infrastructure, equipment and personnel. Consistent with the past few years, the 24th Annual State of Logistics Report expects slow albeit sustainable growth for the future, with the logistics GDP hovering somewhere between 2.5 percent increase over 2011 levels.

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Centers of Technology: The Future Is Now

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Within each institute, manufacturers of all sizes partner with academia and government to share manufacturing technology and workforce challenges—and build a robust, sustainable R&D infrastructure. The I-195 Redevelopment District Commission voted to authorize $18.5 Photo: Mike Baker).

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Business Facilities’ 2019 Metro Rankings Report

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The Grand Rapids region is home to industry leaders in applied technology, sustainable practices and industrial design. With two locations in Denver (Union Station and in the Lower Highlands), WeWork has the capacity for up to 2,000 workers. There are even rooms with Xbox consoles when a fun break is needed.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Alabama Infrastructure Grant Program: Funds are available to public entities for extension of water, sewer and road facilities to service new or expanding industries. Applicants must meet the same qualification criteria as Advantage Arkansas and must be approved by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission.

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Editorial: Justice Denied in Boh Bros. Same-Sex Harass Verdict.

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Search our site: Infrastructure. Sustainability. Last month, a federal appeals court reversed a jury verdict and an award of $301,000 that Woods and the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission won last year from contractor Boh Brothers Construction Cos. Boh also runs a non-union unit.) Transportation. Environment.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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ALABAMA INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM: Funds are available for extension of water, sewer and road facilities. Applicants must meet the same qualification criteria as Advantage Arkansas and must be approved by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. Any unused credit may be carried forward for a period of nine years.

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