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Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion

BD+C

A ground floor restaurant or retail space can further complicate a conversion, as new shafts and penetrations will need to be run through the building. Determining whether the floor plate is made of concrete, steel, or wood has a significant impact in the feasibility of a project.

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Oregon Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Film & Video Incentives: Oregon offers programs to induce film and video productions. Rebate on 20% of the production’s Oregon-based goods and services. of wages paid to production personnel. may be feasible for financing smaller projects, particularly within the $1,000,000 to $5 million cost range. Save energy .

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How Has Covid Affected the Construction Industry?

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Yet working from home requires closer management, both to maintain productivity and to counter mental health issues surrounding isolation and self-reliance. While there’s still a high desire for well-built homes, we anticipate declining demand for retail space as consumer budgets shrink. Impact on construction budgets.

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Oregon Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Film & Video Incentives: Oregon offers a host of incentive programs for film and video productions taking place in the state. Incentive programs rebate: 20% of the production’s Oregon-based goods and services. of wages paid to production personnel. This simplifies and speeds up the rebate process.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

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“This new plant will make components for Apple products and it will run on 100 percent renewable energy from day one.” The company expects to break ground on the new facility by the end of this year and begin tire production by 2016. Deal said the Innovation Center is “is exactly the kind of employer we want in the state.”

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

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Targeted Industries: IT & Computer Tech, Energy, Petroleum Refining & Chemical Products, Advanced Tech & Manufacturing, Aerospace & Defense. It is now fully developed and contains upscale retail and restaurants, Class A offices, a hotel and conference center, residential condominiums and City Hall. seamless mill. “The

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Industries that qualify for the CAPCO program may include manufacturing, processing, or assembling products; conducting research and development; or providing services. State Credits available against the Oil and Gas Production Tax: Alternative Credit for Exploration (AS 43.55.025): Credit of 30% or 40% of eligible exploration expenditures.

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