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Delivering acoustic sanity

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According to 2018 United Nations forecasts, seven out of 10 people will live in cities by 2050. Think about distractions in your office—or home office,” says Sara Hickman, sustainability director at RDC-S111 in Long Beach, California. Image courtesy REGAPOL. By Bill Devin. Urbanization is increasing.

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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. The office sector will also see growth in demand and rents rising 10 to 16 percent in the next year. “In the U.S., Italy, Germany and Spain.

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How Mortenson Opened an Office in China | ENR: Engineering.

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How Mortenson Opened an Office in China. businesses are expanding their presence into China to take advantage of the countrys growing consumer base, improving infrastructure, trading centers and special economic zones. In 2005 we established the companys first permanent office in China. ENR Texas & Louisiana. Issue: 07/23/2012.

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Trends to watch shaping the future of ESG

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This blog first appeared as part of Gensler's Design Forecast blog series , looking at what’s next in 2023 and beyond. financing more socially inclusive projects is often the stickiest issue—particularly if you want to take something that is classified as office and convert it. I would add zoning to the conversation.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

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Inspired by New Urbanism design principles, the complex will include an office building that will house the new IBM Services Center, as well as a separate, 11-story residential building with 95 river-view apartments and nine separate town homes. million office building will be funded by the State of Louisiana ($14.8

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Industry Focus – Retail: Less Than Six Degrees of Separation

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The National Retail Federation (NRF)—the nation’s largest retail trade group—recently released its 2016 economic forecast. Keys to the Cape’s Forecast. Investment Zones & Distinct Communities. Here are few that are ideal for retail because of their locations and high traffic counts: Veterans Investment Zone.

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Florida: A Warm Climate For Business Growth

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Due to its rapid growth, the Cape Coral Economic Development Office (EDO) team is recruiting select business sectors to create a rich and diverse business environment. By combining federal, state, county and city incentives, we assist enterprises committed to working with us on this critical financial investment.

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