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Philadelphia High School Students Learn Carpentry Skills by Building Boats

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They’re also an opportunity for union carpenters to share insight into the possibilities and potential of a career in the trades; particularly for families who may seek ways for students to rise in their career paths, secure a sustainable job with benefits, and not accumulate large amounts of debt from school.

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Cob House Tour and Demonstration

Natural Building

Take a tour, learn how cob is made, and get inspired by this wonderful, debt-free family and their sustainable lifestyle. You can watch the video at www.youtube.com. The post Cob House Tour and Demonstration appeared first on Natural Building Blog.

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Sustainability and business (marketing): Why some things last longer than others

Construction Marketing Ideas

Sustainability sells — this Construction Specifications Canada (CSC) event on March 11 has already raised thousands of dollars in revenue. “Sustainability” is a buzz word these days, but reflects deeper realities and passions. The revenue has resulted in a surprisingly flush chapter budget. The school is a bargain.

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American Competitiveness: A Matter Of National Security

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

The report details the issues with: business climate; infrastructure; national debt; labor market and immigration; defense industrial base; and, education and healthcare, and lays out urgent social, political and economic challenges and links these with national security. ” To download a copy of the report, click this link. .”

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Energy Innovation: Solar Energy Solutions Continue to Gain Momentum

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Solar trees at Florida's Babcock Ranch, where sustainability is built into the infrastructure. Sustainability. There is no debt on it, no equipment on it, and it gives a lot more flexibility and optionality within the portfolio.”. . Photo: courtesy Babcock Ranch. . Energy Efficiency. Innovation. Energy Efficiency.

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U.S. CRE Turning Around In 2014, According To New PwC/ULI Report

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The movement into secondary markets is underpinned by the anticipated increase in both debt and equity capital during 2014. “Real optimism has emerged as a key theme in the real estate market for 2014 as trends are progressing significantly through the economic and real estate recovery cycles,” said Mitch Roschelle, partner, U.S.

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

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The TNECD website summarizes Tennessee’s approach to business climate with this credo: “We believe in high expectations, low debt and a pro-business regulatory environment. This expansion in Jackson underscores the ripe environment for job creation and investment we’ve fostered here in Tennessee,” Rolfe said at the project announcement.