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Deep Winter Greenhouses in Minnesota

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Stefan Meyer stands outside the Deep Winter Greenhouse in Finland, Minnesota. The greens are sold at the Finland General store, the oldest Cooperative in Minnesota. They raised the foundation 12 inches, but now wish it would have been more. The post Deep Winter Greenhouses in Minnesota appeared first on Natural Building Blog.

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Uponor North America Honors ‘Unsung Heroes'

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This internal campaign recognized employees who volunteer and serve as ambassadors for organizations that serve their local communities.

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Alternative Deck Footing Product, Diamond Pier, Releases 10-year Study Examining Frost Heave Performance

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When the Diamond Pier Foundation System appeared on shelves over 10 years ago, there was hesitancy with new users about the system - in fear that it would not hold up to frost heave pressures. To satisfy skeptical builders, Pin Foundations, Inc. Over a 10-year period, Pin Foundations, Inc. Pin Foundations, Inc.

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Collaboration in Construction Matters

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A GSA study conducted by the University of Minnesota on eleven construction projects noted the collaboration was the key to successful outcomes. Studies and real world case studies have shown that collaboration in construction matters. The level of collaboration is what determines innovation and overall higher performance.

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Foundation Software's 2020 Construction Business Report

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Foundation Software's 2020 Construction Business Report. See the results of Foundation Software's second annual survey by downloading a free copy of the 2020 Construction Business Report, complete with over 25 pages of fully visualized data and insights from industry leaders. foundation software. Greg Ragsdale. Main Image.

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State Focus: Minnesota’s Formula For Success

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Thanks to a robust economy and strong workforce, Minnesota attracted more than 150 corporate expansion projects last year, many of them in the Twin Cities. Photo: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.). The state’s world-class mix of companies is one part of the Minnesota formula for success. jobless rate.

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COVER STORY: Shovel Ready Sites Are Growing From The Ground Up

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“Shovel-ready certification is becoming popular nationally,” said John Rhodes, a leading national site-location consultant with Moran, Stahl & Boyer of Lakewood Ranch, Florida, who worked with the State of Minnesota on its Shovel Ready Program. MINNESOTA IS GETTING READY TO DIG SOME NEW GROWTH. Cloud, Minnesota.

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