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Algae as a Sustainable Fuel and Food Source

Natural Building

Algae is a sustainable material available to designers. Upon learning that algae has a very high protein content, making it a contender for food of the future, this Danish studio decided to create an installation to start conversations about sustainable architecture solutions. The structure also acts as a public information center.

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Skilled labor shortage amplifies need to boost vocational education

The Korte Company

Below, we summarize the cause of today’s skilled worker shortage and join in calling for a more unified, sustainable way to strengthen the ranks of a workforce badly in need of reinforcement. Vocational education is disappearing. The problem is the systematic de-emphasis of vocational education in America’s schools.

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Business Report: Illinois Leaders Form Non-Profit to Spur Job Creation

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Bruce Rauner recently announced that leaders at the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity and business stakeholders will collaborate in organizing a newly formed private, non-profit organization focusing exclusively on increasing Illinois’ competitiveness for job creation and investment.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Illinois – Strong Demand Lifts Industrial Parks In Wheeling, IL

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

In addition, Wheeling is becoming increasingly recognized for its ongoing collaboration between local government, area educational institutions, workforce development partners, industrial brokers, and manufacturers in the area. The community has enjoyed a steady increase in occupancy levels within its inventory of 14,500,000 sq.

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Experience vs. Credentials: Does Your Commercial Construction Contractor Make the Grade?

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Many prepare for a commercial construction career with a formal education, whether it’s a college degree in construction management, engineering or architecture, or a related field. Take for example Englewood Construction President Bill DiSanto, who is a licensed architect through the University of Illinois.

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Saint Paul has an Alternative to LEED

Green Building Law Update

Much has changed, but much has remained the same, in the arena of green building law mandates since March 18,2002, when the city of Normal, Illinois enacted Ordinance 4825, the first ever mandatory green building law, requiring LEED certification in the Central Business District for public or private new construction of over 7,500 square feet.

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Greenbuild 2022: A Quick Guide

Stok

For the 20 th year running, Greenbuild will convene thought leaders and practitioners across the building industry to re-imagine what it means to build green, going beyond buildings to create greener communities, better workplaces, equitable programs, new sustainable solutions, and more. We hope to see you there!