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InSinkErator introduces sustainability continuing education unit course for trade association professionals

Contractor Magazine

InSinkErator, a business unit of St. Louis-based Emerson Electric Co., introduced “Sustainable Kitchen Design: Solutions for Sinks”, a new continuing education unit course for AIA and ASID, today. read more.

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Higher education institutions providing leadership on sustainability

BD+C

Washington University in St. Louis built one of the world’s first Living Buildings. All are indications that higher education is pushing forward the boundaries of sustainability standards. More than 665 U.S. colleges and universities have publicly committed to pursue net-zero carbon emissions. read more.

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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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Haberberger is awarded with mechanical installation award from the.

Contractor Magazine

a full-service mechanical contracting firm located in St. LOUIS, MO. -- Haberberger, Inc., a full-service mechanical contracting firm located in St. Haberberger was recognized for its process piping work at Pepsi Beverages Company, located in North St. Louis County. Posted 2 weeks ago in Sustainably Speaking.

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Investments in St. Louis - The Business Facilities Blog - Economic.

Business Facilities

Investments in St. Louis Metro East approach $9.5 Topping out at $439 million, total investments in the educational sector remained steady over the past year. While the overall investment numbers remain strong in the educational arena, the total value of announced projects decreased by 33 percent compared to the prior period.

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UPDATE: Seven New Locations Added To President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Beginning in January 2014, SC2 teams will engage in the following locations: St. Louis, MO; Gary, IN; Flint, MI; Brownsville, TX; Rockford, IL; Macon, GA; and Rocky Mount, NC. On January 9, 2014, the President announced the next step in those efforts by naming the first five “Promise Zones.”

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Life of an Architect Podcast Ep. 122: Architecture and Artificial Intelligence

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Welcome to Life of an Architect episode 122: Architecture and Artificial Intelligence Here are the show notes from episode 122: Today we are going to start the process of discussing artificial intelligence and how it is intersecting with the practice of architecture, as well as the education process of architecture students.