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Is offsite construction the answer to jobsite safety concerns?

GCP Applied Technologies

While some folks commonly think of precast as grey concrete, used for sewer systems or structural elements, it can also be used to construct entire buildings, including schools, office structures, and condominiums. Design teams are also seeking higher strength concrete from their precast manufacturers. Arts & education.

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Is offsite construction the answer to jobsite safety concerns?

GCP Applied Technologies

While some folks commonly think of precast as grey concrete, used for sewer systems or structural elements, it can also be used to construct entire buildings, including schools, office structures, and condominiums. Design teams are also seeking higher strength concrete from their precast manufacturers. Arts & education.

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Building Energy Efficiency, LEAN, and Cloud Technology

Job Order Contracting

Examples of commercial sector buildings include retail stores, office buildings, government buildings, restaurants, hotels, schools, hospitals, and leisure and recreational facilities. Non-building energy use is included in the commercial sector, where it contributes to public services such as traffic lights and water and sewer systems.

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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

Green Building Law Update

In Maryland, state law does not address carryout bags provided by retail establishments. In 2014 the legislature established the original “Coast Smart” siting and design criteria requirements including created a Coast Smart Council. Water and Sewer Services. Sea Level Rise Inundation and Coastal Flooding. Forest Cover.

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Business Report: Chicago Will Host Digital Manufacturing And Design Innovation Institute

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

The design for the 133,000-square-foot Amada Solution Center in Schaumburg was inspired by legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright. President Obama has awarded Chicago a $70 million grant from the Department of Defense to build a $320-million Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute. From the March/April 2014 issue.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Kansas – Diversification From The Ground Up

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Building from an agribusiness base, the state today is thriving and competitive in manufacturing, professional services and wholesale and retail trades. Highly skilled and educated workforce. The entire 800 acres is designed for a variety of sizes with the potential for a 100-acre lot, if needed. Business-friendly policies.

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Food Processing: Generating Growth for Good Eats

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Brampton’s young, educated and diverse labor force is matched by its ideal location. Brampton has access to a large pool of highly skilled workers and to trained employees and graduates from first-rate post-secondary educational institutions. Brampton’s most powerful asset is the raw energy of its human potential. million investment.

Indiana 40