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5 Green Construction Practices that are becoming Standard Commercial Construction Procedures

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Anyone in the commercial construction industry knows there are a variety of certifications and designations that individuals, companies and projects can achieve to show they follow a high level of green commercial construction practices. are standard green procedures for ground-up construction projects. Here are a five examples: 1.

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SPECIAL REPORT: The Carolinas Are Bringing The Business

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ElectriCities service area. Photo: ElectriCities.). Not only does this announcement build on the success of South Carolina’s agribusiness sector, but it also creates new jobs that will help keep Mullins and the surrounding areas sustainable for years to come,” said Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt. By Dominique Cantelme.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Kansas – Diversification From The Ground Up

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International companies like Mars, Caterpillar, AMC Theatres, Cerner, Teva, Rubbermaid, Spirit Aerosystems and Cargill all have a Kansas address because they saw the advantages: Competitive financial incentives. Utilities, including power electrical and gas lines plus water and sewer lines, will be in place ready to connect with tenants.

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An Interview for Get Underground

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I was recently interviewed by Chad Wasser for the ecclectic website www.getunderground.com , whose motto is "creative resistance designed for the emanicpation of the human spirit." Chad Wasser : What does it mean to live sustainably? Is this hands-on approach just more implicit to sustainably-minded folks?

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LOCATION FOCUS: California Dreamin’ – A Rebound Fueled By New Energy

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But perhaps most enticing is Sacramento’s commitment to becoming a green city; currently boasting the second largest number of buildings in the U.S. SMUD is a major force in helping Sacramento develop into a leading clean tech/green tech industry center. gigawatt hours of electricity a year.

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FEATURE STORY: High-Tech Hubs Are Moving To Their Markets

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One of Pittsburgh’s top regional strengths is its Information and Communications (ICT) industry, which includes nearly 1,600 ICT firms with more than 26,000 employees and 6,000 computer and electrical engineers. In addition to solar technology, New Mexico has launched a Green Grid Initiative to develop a rapidly growing Smart Grid.

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Food Processing: Generating Growth for Good Eats

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Electric service is provided by the Henry County REMC through a 20 MVA substation with dual feed available. Several key sustainability and natural resource preservation factors also enter into the equation making Taney County a “Green Destination.” So what else is smart about what and how we do things around here?

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