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A Force Majeure Decision during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Green Building Law Update

There has been much speculation and supposition about the interplay of force majeure provisions in leases and other contracts in response to government orders closing businesses during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, but now there is an authoritative court decision that may provide persuasive authority.

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Implementing an ‘asset drawdown strategy’ for site decarbonization

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The trend toward electrification is being accelerated by upcoming Securities and Exchange Commission reporting requirements for large publicly traded companies as well as by the ongoing greening of the grid. The green power market, a subset of the larger electricity market in the U.S.,

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Illinois: Unveiling the Future of Digital Design and Manufacturing

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Illinois’ Tenth U.S. Richelieu has leased a 115,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, and plans to employ 115 people. Illinois Route 53, just west of Wheeling via Lake Cook and Dundee Roads, also leads to the interstate system. Wheeling prides itself on having approximately 13.5 VETTER INVESTS $350 IN DES PLAINS.

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Study Finds New Natural Gas Development Could Create More Than 45,000 Jobs And $9 Billion In Economic Development In Illinois

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New natural gas production from Southern Illinois shale has the potential to create more than 45,000 jobs in Illinois and $9 billion in economic investment, according to a study released by the Illinois Chamber Foundation. David Loomis, president of Loomis Consulting and professor of economics at Illinois State University.

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Location Focus: Illinois – Trying to Make Headway in Every Way

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Pat Quinn and state agencies are working together to advance Illinois. Quinn launched the Welcome Home Illinois program in April. It is administered by the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) and offers $7,500 in down-payment assistance with an interest rate as low as 3.75 Quinn said. “I

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A/E/C Marketing Best Practices Webcast

Construction Marketing

Prior to CWA Deborah served in marketing roles with Bovis Lend Lease, OWP/P (Cannon Design), Nova Environmental Services and more. In addition, Wendy is trained in lean manufacturing, achieving Six Sigma Green Belt certification. Neil earned an MBA from Northern Illinois University, and a BS-Marketing from Southern Illinois University.

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constructionattorneyblog: Risks in LEED design

Construction Lawyer

He is also a founding member of the Society of Illinois Construction Attorneys. Zahn is a licensed architect and attorney in the State of Illinois. He received a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Illinois and his JD from Chicago-Kent College of Law. He is currently on the Illinois Architecture Licensing Board.

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