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Maryland Vetoes Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard Increase

Green Building Law Update

Maryland’s existing law has benefitted the growing solar industry, but there is also a corresponding cost which is borne by all Maryland citizens. Twenty years ago Maryland had among the least expensive price of electricity to the ultimate consumer in the residential, commercial and industrial sectors, but as of March 2016 at 14.3

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Are Your Hotel General Contractors Checked In or Out?

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We thought it might be a good time to check-in on the performance of the hotel industry and hospitality construction trends. Luxury stand-alone hotels in large urban areas, mid-market hotels geared toward business travelers and budget stay family friendly hotels have all helped boost the commercial construction industry this year.

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Industry Focus – Retail: Less Than Six Degrees of Separation

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The health of this industry is a vital economic indicator since sales tend to be driven by personal income, consumer confidence and interest rates. The National Retail Federation (NRF)—the nation’s largest retail trade group—recently released its 2016 economic forecast. Keys to the Cape’s Forecast. Cape Coral ranks No.

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Colliers International Predicts Moderate Growth For The Global Economy In 2014

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This and other global insights are included in a report, 25 Predictions for 2014 , which also forecasts expansion in second-tier markets as global investors look for new opportunities. Infrastructure Improvements and Urbanization in the Middle East: Middle Eastern economies will continue to see growth beyond the oil industry.

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The next phase of sustainability in luxury hotels

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The hospitality industry is no stranger to the term largely because of the increased desirability of green destinations among consumers. For example, as hotels look to curating elegant spaces for guests, opportunities arise for energy savings in guest bedrooms using smart building controls.

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IEER Report: Small Modular Reactors a “Poor Bet” To Revive Failed Nuclear Renaissance in U.S.

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nuclear engineer and president, Institute for Energy and Environmental Research, and author of the SMR report, said: “SMRs are a poor bet to solve nuclear power’s problems, and we see many troubling ways in which SMRs might actually make the nuclear power industry’s current woes even worse. Posted by Heidi Schwartz.

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INTERNATIONAL CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATING INDICES

Construction Cost Estimating

The construction industry is one of the driving areas in the economy that provides a noteworthy contribution to GDP and a serious effect on the activity in other industries. Construction Cost Index signifies the average cost movement over time of a fixed basket of representative goods and services related to Construction Industry.