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Behind the Build: Interview with Mike White, Director of Design and Construction at North Point Hospitality

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I went to Georgia Tech, where I started as a declared architecture major. But once I saw what that field was (Georgia Tech also had a degree in building construction), I realized I preferred the field more than an office role. So, I switched majors to building construction, which was not a big deal during my first year at Georgia Tech.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

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Entered By: Georgia Department of Economic Development. The auto giant’s decision to put the $26-million center in Roswell has earned the Georgia Department of Economic Development our Economic Development Deal of the Year Bronze Award. “I General Motors’ project in Georgia will generate an estimated direct economic impact of $1.6

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California, Illinois, Texas Lead The Charge Toward A Modernized Electric Grid

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Rounding out the top 10 are Washington, DC; Oregon; Arizona; Pennsylvania; and Georgia. Maryland and Delaware (leaders on the East Coast) each move up a spot to fourth and fifth respectively. Hawaii increased its renewable portfolio standard (RPS) to 100 percent by 2045.

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

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The dedicated technology hub will help accelerate the Fortune 50 company’s technology transformation, serving as the epicenter for the team Lowe’s is hiring to help modernize its IT systems and build future retail experiences. The center will ultimately employ up to 2,000 associates. LED’S FASTSTART: DECADE-LONG GOLD STANDARD FOR TRAINING.

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Can We Make Home Building a Little Less ‘Interesting?’

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The commonly accepted number for the retail price increase of a home in 2020 is around 17%. The nonprofit Building Talent Foundation , launched by the Leading Builders of America , has focused on job placement for program graduates and mentoring to help them stay in the construction trades. The inevitable result is margin squeeze.

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Business Facilities Names 2013 Deal of the Year Winners

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The new facility in Georgia is the third of four IT innovation hubs the auto giant is opening in the U.S. Spearheaded by the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), the GM project will directly create 838 jobs and have an estimated direct economic impact of $1.6 billion over the next 10 years.

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FEATURE STORY: 2014 Economic Development Awards

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Certain types of businesses are excluded from the program, including retail and wholesale businesses; restaurants and hospitality; professional practices like law firms and medical offices; and energy production and distribution companies. Georgia Department of Economic Development. ACHIEVEMENT IN CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT.

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