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Milwaukee, WI Selected As Global Hub For New Energy Innovation Center

Business Facilities

Scott Walker, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and others to unveil plans for the new Energy Innovation Center (EIC), a facility that will accelerate the development of innovative technology in the energy, power and control industry. ” Construction on the $9.6 million center is expected to begin in September.

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The Home Building Technology Revolution, Part III: The Missing Link

Pro Builder

Meanwhile, 73%—nearly 10 times as many—see recruiting and training the next generation of skilled construction workers as the answer. Meanwhile, 73%—nearly 10 times as many—see recruiting and training the next generation of skilled construction workers as the answer. And that’s just on the construction (that is, product) side. .

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Nature as the city: Why it’s time for a new framework to guide development

BD+C

Street Level Greenscape Interventions Innovative approaches to leveraging the power of natural interventions can also be found at the individual street level. The project brings together greenspace and a dog park on the same site as the city’s newest electrical substation.

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Iowa: Moving To The Top Of The Class

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Sustainable electricity is another example of Iowa’s forward-looking approach to meeting the needs of tomorrow. Today, Iowa generates more of its electricity from wind than any other state—more than 36 percent. At the same time, industrial electricity rates in Iowa are nearly 20 percent below the national average, and U.S.

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Thorogood Boots: The Ultimate Buying Guide

Work Gearz

One unique thing that attracts me towards this brand of boots is the fact that they have work boots for every profession starting from teachers to construction workers to hikers. Gradually Thorogood expanded its dimensions with innovative and unique advances like the very first safety toe work boots in 1943.

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51 Best Gifts for Construction Workers (DIY Ideas Too!)

Work Gearz

Making a house or an industry or a commercial building is our dream, but we cannot make it come true without the help of the construction workers who work day and night in the hazardous environments, handle cements and sand, walk in watery areas and carry those heavy bricks and loads. Thinking what to gift the construction workers?

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9 Best Work Boot Brands History, Values & Iconic Boots

Work Gearz

Using a shoe that is made for running by construction workers does not make it impossible to do your job, but it may not protect your feet from fall of heavy objects or slipping as a construction boot would do. Timberland is known for innovative products that are made with environmentally conscious material combined!

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