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Court Blows Away Permits for Wind Turbine Eagle Kills

Green Building Law Update

Fish and Wildlife Service rule allowing 30 year permits to “take” bald and golden eagles. In an industry born from tax credits and government energy policies an interruption of one of those key policies can bring wind turbine construction to a halt. On August 11, a federal court set aside the U.S. and golden eagles.,

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Court Blows Away Permits for Wind Turbine Eagle Kills

Green Building Law Update

Fish and Wildlife Service rule allowing 30 year permits to “take” bald and golden eagles. In an industry born from tax credits and government energy policies an interruption of one of those key policies can bring wind turbine construction to a halt. On August 11, a federal court set aside the U.S. and golden eagles.,

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Phases of Commercial Real Estate Development

Construction Marketing

Commercial real estate development involves the process of acquiring, designing, constructing, and leasing or selling commercial properties such as office buildings, retail centers, and industrial parks. You must secure financing for the project. Read more on the proper steps to ensure your commercial investment runs smoothly.

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Minnesota Industry Group Wants Teens in Construction

Construction Equipment

Although Minnesota law permits teens ages 16 and 17 to work in a variety of fields, construction is not one of them. David Siegel, the executive director of BATC-Housing First Minnesota, told Finance & Commerce that it’s time for that to change. In response to construction labor shortages, BATC…

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Could Every U.S. Home Be Retrofitted to Zero-Energy?

Pro Builder

To make the shift possible, the government needs to enable cheap financing, since the upfront cost of buying an electric car or putting solar panels on the roof is still often out of reach. But because the systems are cheaper to run over time, if consumers get low-cost financing, they will save money. Read More. . Energy Efficiency.

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How Economies of Scale Works in Construction

Wolgast Corporation

In the construction industry, same as manufacturing, retail, and many other industries, there are ways to maximize work for optimal efficiency and also there are fixed costs that remain the same on any size project, which result in economies of scale.

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Industry Focus: MidAmerica’s World-Class Flow Chart

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Water: It’s a vital resource for global industry. However, water can also be used to as a strategic industrial resource in ways beyond the manufacturing process. In fact, not unlike the way Nature uses water, to create a growing, flourishing environment, an industrial park can do the same.