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General Liability vs. Professional Liability Insurance
Last Updated Feb 15, 2024
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Dawn Killough
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Dawn Killough is a writer with over 20 years of experience in construction, having worked as a staff accountant, green building advisor, project assistant, and contract administrator. She shares fundamental green building strategies and techniques in her book, Green Building Design 101. Dawn lives in Portland, Oregon.
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