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Cool roofs 101: Planning and specification considerations

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Photo courtesy Chemical Fabrics and Film Association (CFFA). The effects of heat have negative outcomes for health and well-being, social equity, energy use and peak demand, resilience of health, transportation and electrical infrastructure, crime, education, and productivity. By Kurt Shickman.

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Three interconnected solutions for 'saving' urban centers

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In the last three years, urban centers have been hammered by an unprecedented series of connected, compounding crises—from existential threats like the pandemic and climate change, to complex issues of safety, equity, and affordability.

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Top 30 Construction Classes at Autodesk University 2021

Autodesk Construction Cloud

This is an excellent class for BIM/VDC managers, electrical detailers, and subcontractors. Not only will you learn about MEP coordination from the subcontractor’s perspective, you’ll also discover how to use Revit and Fabrication CADMEP to achieve a high level of detail in the coordination process. Fortunately, there’s a better way.

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Texas Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

The bill also amends the margin calculation accordingly for equity. Property Tax Value Limitation: Encourages large-scale manufacturing, research and development, renewable energy, nuclear and integrated gasification combined cycle electric generation facilities capital investment projects in the State of Texas.

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North Dakota Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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New Venture Capital Fund: The New Venture Capital Program is an innovative financial program that provides flexible financing through debt and equity investments for new or expanding businesses in the state of North Dakota. Value-Added Agriculture Equity Loan Program (Envest): The borrower must be a North Dakota resident.

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North Dakota Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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New Venture Capital Fund: The New Venture Capital Program is an innovative financial program that provides flexible financing through debt and equity investments for new or expanding businesses in the state of North Dakota. Value-Added Agriculture Equity Loan Program (Envest): The borrower must be a North Dakota resident.

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2021

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Brady McKinney , Huston Electric. She’s part of various internal groups within the organization, including the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee, and notably a board member on both the Connecting Women and Building PRIDE affinity groups. . Director, Electrical Contracting. Huston Electric. Yoanna Ruseva , ISG.