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New Partnership Encourages Private Investment In Natural Infrastructure

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In the wake of 2012’s unparalleled extreme weather events, a green infrastructure financing guide was released by the NatLab consortium—a collaboration between the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and The Nature Conservancy, and sustainable asset management firm EKO Asset Management Partners. Posted by Heidi Schwartz.

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New Partnership Releases Guide To Stimulate Private Investment In Natural Infrastructure

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In the wake of Superstorm Sandy and 2012’s unparalleled extreme weather events, a new green infrastructure financing guide was released by the NatLab consortium—a collaboration between the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), The Nature Conservancy , and sustainable asset management firm EKO Asset Management Partners.

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Governor’s Report: Sooner Is Better In Oklahoma

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Whether it’s the availability of STEM-trained workers for advanced manufacturing, protecting abundant water resources for the next 50 years, expanding alternative energy or upgrading infrastructure and bringing gigabit-speed Internet to all corners of her state, Gov. Fallin has a plan that works, and the results to prove it. During Gov.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

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Department of Defense recently started using public clouds to support some of its infrastructure. foundation. foundation software. Most providers can create a plan to meet your needs, not to mention budget. Security measures will continue to evolve, particularly as adoption of cloud computing increases. Dexter + Chaney.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Virginia’s High-Tech Economy Keeps Growing

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In fact, according to the 2010 State New Economy Index published by the IT and Innovation Foundation and the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Virginia ranks among the top 10 states best prepared to navigate the changing economy in terms of being knowledge-based, globalized, entrepreneurial, IT-driven and innovation-based.

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Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery

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Infrastructure of Partnering for Construction. Russell Sage Foundation. Partnering is the foundation of a learning organization. Partnering on defense contracts. Journal of infrastructure systems, 6(2), 73-79. Application of ANP in process models: An example of strategic. partnering. Cheng, E., Hedges, L.

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State Focus: Arkansas – Easy To Reach, Easy To Grow

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That infrastructure, combined with an affordable, qualified workforce and a favorable business climate, make the state an ideal location for businesses wanting to easily move bulk commodities and consumer goods. Arkansas’s railroad infrastructure includes three Class I systems: Union Pacific, BNSF Railway, and Kansas City Southern Railway.