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Implementing an ‘asset drawdown strategy’ for site decarbonization

BD+C

While 100% electrification may not be feasible, a significant climate impact can be achieved with hybrid electrification that balances capital expenditure (CapEx) and operating expenses (OpEx) while providing flexibility for the future. This should be the primary motivation for any building asset’s drawdown strategy.

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Living in a Materials World

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Relying on manual processes in today’s modern construction era is no longer going to be a feasible option. Construction materials management software has helped ease materials burdens, and with advances like the cloud, it’s getting even easier for contractors to take control of their materials processes.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Texas – Innovation Moves Front And Center In Austin

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Whether you are a business that needs to speed up your slow hours, fill your empty chairs and tables, or sell sitting inventory, UMeTime offers merchants the capability to overcome these barriers and drive sales and revenue. They have built a platform that gives local business the ability to control and offer deals at their convenience.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Alabama Infrastructure Grant Program: Funds are available to public entities for extension of water, sewer and road facilities to service new or expanding industries. Inventory is exempt from property tax. Bond proceeds cannot be used for working capital or inventory. ALABAMA - updated for 2014.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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ALABAMA INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM: Funds are available for extension of water, sewer and road facilities. Loan proceeds are to be used for working capital, inventory, equipment purchase, and real property improvements but cannot be used for refinancing of existing debt or outstanding debt payments. The program ends December 2016.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Texas: Big Heart, Country, Business

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It is hopeful that the feasibility study will indicate, as have preliminary analyses, that benefits of the channel project should exceed its $300 million cost. Also high on the priority list is development of adjacent infrastructure—including rail and highway links—to ensure the terminal realizes its full potential.

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FEATURE STORY: Thailand — Nuanced Nation, One-Stop Shop

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The BOI offers corporate income tax holidays for up to eight years, import duty reductions or exemptions on machinery and raw materials, double deduction of public utility costs, and deductions for infrastructure construction and installation costs. The location is number one,” she said, “as Thailand is a springboard into Laos and Myanmar.”