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A Quick Science Refresher on Greenhouse Gas

Green Building Law Update

In 2020, the decrease in carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel combustion corresponded with a decrease in energy use as a result of decreases in economic, manufacturing, and travel activity in response to the Coronavirus pandemic, in addition to a continued shift from coal to less carbon intensive natural gas in the electric power sector.

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

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

A review of the available space inventory reveals that Wheeling’s industrial parks continue to experience strong demand from both existing and new businesses. The community has enjoyed a steady increase in occupancy levels within its inventory of 14,500,000 sq. of industrial space.

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Iowa: Moving To The Top Of The Class

Business Facilities

Sustainable electricity is another example of Iowa’s forward-looking approach to meeting the needs of tomorrow. Today, Iowa generates more of its electricity from wind than any other state—more than 36 percent. At the same time, industrial electricity rates in Iowa are nearly 20 percent below the national average, and U.S.

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How to plan your warehouse layout

The Korte Company

They protect inventory and, when built right, improve on the efficiency with which that inventory is received, sorted, retrieved and shipped. But the drawback of locating beside well-traveled routes is that owners are forced to work within the confines of existing networks. The value of these facilities cannot be overstated.

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SPECIAL REPORT: Two Train Cars Forward, Three Cargo Ships Back

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Logistics incorporates the complexity of integrating information, transportation, inventory, warehousing, material handling and packaging. business logistics costs include three main categories: Inventory Carrying, Transportation and Administration. The report reveals that this number rose to $1.28 trillion in 2011, a 6.6

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

De-energize, lock out, and tag electrical circuits. Inspect electrical power panel. Check electrical connections and wiring for loose or overheated conditions. De-energize or discharge all hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, or thermal energy prior to beginning work. Door; Hydraulic, Electric or Pneumatic Operated.

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Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN

Business Facilities

percent in 2014 due to stronger shipment volumes and inventory carrying charges that were up 2.1 The less money that is needed to spend on gas and other work-related travel, the more money that can be spent on everything else. Four sections are now open to travelers. The transportation sector of the logistics industry grew by 3.6

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