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State of the Construction Industry: January Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

We’re one month into 2019 and already there are some big stories making waves across the United States — from the government shutdown and battle over a potential border wall to the impacts from tariffs and concerns of a slowing economy. Innovative Building Material Being Touted in Wake of Disastrous Calif. Wildfires.

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Making Sense of the Construction Tax Landscape

Viewpoint Construction Technology

That’s why Viewpoint, along with the help of several partner companies and tax experts, brought these discussions to contractors’ backyards with a series of events across the Unites States in February. Tax incentives for research and design can help construction companies to continue to innovate.

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University design to help meet the demand for health professionals

BD+C

Healthcare worker shortages continue to be a concern throughout the United States. We need to make it possible for our students to graduate without massive debt. The challenge we face is that we can’t graduate students fast enough to keep up with demand from the healthcare sector,” Parish says. “In

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Competitive Analysis: KPMG’s Guide To International Business Location Costs

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Aspects addressed by the study include labor availability and skills, economic conditions, innovation, infrastructure, regulatory environment, cost of living and personal quality of life factors. percent higher than the United States, while Japan has the highest cost structure at 9.4 Costs in France are 3.9 percent above the US.

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Builder of the Year Ivory Homes' Innovation Agenda

Pro Builder

Builder of the Year Ivory Homes' Innovation Agenda. He was like, ‘I can really do something because there are so many capable people who are willing to collaborate and innovate.’” The Prize of Innovation. Let’s talk about how we can spur innovation, creativity, and different things that just haven’t happened in this industry.”.

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Sempra U.S. Gas & Power, Con Edison Announce Solar Partnership

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Gas & Power’s ongoing plan to improve its financial returns, deconsolidate debt and redeploy the proceeds from the transaction into new renewable growth projects,” said Kevin C. Gas & Power will continue to provide operations and maintenance services to both plants. This strategic partnership bolsters Sempra U.S.

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

Business Facilities

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. Tennessee is proud to be a right-to-work state with no personal income tax on wages. Louisiana, no. They’re always ahead of the curve.”.