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Modular Will Be Worth It

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In 2019, Volumetric Builder Companies completed a multifamily project in Philadelphia that took 11 months, when a project of that size typically takes about 24 months. million wood-framed project, called 4125 Chestnut, was made up of 75 modular units for a total of 130 units and completed in 2019.

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Guide to Top 2023-24 Construction Conferences & Events

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Get more details NECA Show (Philadelphia, PA) September 30 - October 2, 2023 Located in Philadelphia in 2023, NECA invites all qualified electrical professionals to discover new technologies, equipment, products, and solutions at this, the largest industry event in all of North America.

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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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Energy Efficiency Policy Report Published

Green Building Law Blog

The study was commissioned by the Department of Energy-led Greater Philadelphia Innovation Cluster for Energy Efficient Buildings ( GPIC ). The research focused on policy areas such as the structure of government, specific laws and regulations, government funded or mandated incentives and other financing mechanisms.

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After Sandy: New Report Looks At Mitigating Climate Change Through Land Use

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Candid insights and observations from these experts formed the basis for After Sandy , a comprehensive, practical set of 23 recommendations focused on four areas—land use and development; infrastructure, technology and capacity; finance, investment and insurance; and leadership and governance.

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President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

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” The first five Zones, located in San Antonio, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Southeastern Kentucky, and the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, have each put forward a plan on how they will partner with local business and community leaders to make investments that reward hard work and expand opportunity. Philadelphia, PA (West Philadelphia).

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Pennsylvania Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Global Access Program (GAP): (newpa.com/gap) Designed to enhance the capability of small to mid-sized Pennsylvania companies to increase export sales. Industrial Sites Reuse Program (ISR): Grant and low-interest loan financing to perform environmental site assessment and remediation work at former industrial sites.