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Building for better fire resilience in WUI zones

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Photo courtesy ROCKWOOL North America Photo courtesy By Rick Roos Wildfires continue to make headlines and the long-term prognosis is concerning, as experts forecast more of the same in coming years. Yet, building in wildland urban interface (WUI) zones continues at a fast pace. Primarily for affordability. Primarily for affordability.

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Maryland Vetoes Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard Increase

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And significantly, Maryland advantage the solar industry in other ways including that all solar panels in Maryland are, by law pervious (don’t be confused by the interplay of law and science) for purposes of stormwater management, zoning and the like. House Bill 1106 would have imposed an additional burden on ratepayers each year.

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INTERNATIONAL CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATING INDICES

Construction Cost Estimating

So accurate construction cost forecast along with building costs and price trends is very much required for construction industry and Federal and State governments. If you are a newbie in the estimating service zone then you should know about construction estimating checklist and how to organize them. Blog Archive. ► 2012. (18).

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Labor Department forecasts that truck drivers will account for 43 percent of the growth in logistics jobs in the coming years. The 24th Annual State of Logistics Report predicts a continuing plague of overcapacity and rate problems for ocean carriers due to optimistic economic forecasts that led to companies expanding their fleets.

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Florida: A Warm Climate For Business Growth

Business Facilities

The state’s regulatory agencies and local governments provide quicker, less costly and more predictable permitting processes for significant economic development projects without reducing environmental standards. Florida understands that businesses need certainty, predictability and efficiency in government regulations.

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Construction Marketing Secret: Architecture Billings a Leading Indicator of Construction

Construction Marketing

Forecasting a volatile industry like nonresidential construction can be particularly challenging, where a considerable premium is placed on accurately identifying turning points. When the economy is strong, construction spending on nonresidential buildings generally accelerates faster than the broader economy. Overall ABI.

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Advanced Manufacturing: Manufacturing Gets Smarter, Faster

Business Facilities

With all Kentucky’s advantages combined, automotive production nationally forecast this year to remain at a near-record level, federal fuel economy requirements increasing over the next several years and the aerospace industry growing, the future of Kentucky’s advanced manufacturing industry looks bright. Zoned mixed-use/commercial.