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A Green Building Game of Thrones

Green Building Law Update

As I thought about the green building policy mess of 2012, I couldn't help but draw comparisons to Game of Thrones. This was supposed to be the year of the USGBC's new green building rating system, LEED 2012. The USGBC has also been stuck in a long standing siege with the wood industry. Then the USGBC shifted its tactics.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Green Building. Compliance/Regulations. Industry News. Industry News. Industry Statistics. Curt is our heavy/highway industry expert and has some thoughts to share on a topic that affects all of us – fuel prices. Tip #1: Negotiate Fuel Costs. Green Building. General Management. Sales/Marketing.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Green Building. Compliance/Regulations. Industry News. Industry News. Industry Statistics. On the flip side, the larger banks will typically have more funds to lend and may have more in-depth knowledge of the construction industry. Green Building. General Management. Software & Technology. foundation.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Green Building. Compliance/Regulations. Industry News. Industry News. Industry Statistics. Follow the Green Road (or A Summary of CONExpo/ConAgg) » What has your building done for me lately? – will ultimately determine if you are on the bid list or in the negotiating room for the next project.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – State Rankings

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

In this year’s report, we expanded our established alternative energy categories to include rankings for natural gas production, nuclear energy, industrial electricity rates and lowest CO 2 emissions. According to the Solar Energy Industry Association, installed solar power capacity in the U.S. in nearly 30 years.

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

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

This public-private partnership with Louisiana Economic Development, IBM and LSU is a powerful example of the triangulation between industry, government and academia that elevates the state’s role as a national leader in economic development,” said Koubek. But Huntsville, our no. manufacturing sector.

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Locations For The Food Processing Industry: The Food Puzzle

Business Facilities

M idway through 2017 the Food Processing industry already has seen a number of expansions and relocations along with new facility construction. The company will create 140 full-time jobs at a surface coal mine site repurposed for new industry. Read ahead to learn about other locations that help put the industry together.