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Best and Worst of 2010: Commercial Construction Trends

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We saw much-improved activity in shopping center construction – not necessarily the building of new malls, but in general commercial contractors working with landlords and developers on pre-construction services , such as commercial construction budgeting to help them propose attractive lease deals for new tenants. Low – Green building.

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LOCATION FOCUS: California Dreamin’ – A Rebound Fueled By New Energy

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The federal Bureau of Land Management, which has subsurface mineral rights for much of the Monterey shale field, in December sold about 15 leases for thousands of acres of potential shale development in California. SMUD is a major force in helping Sacramento develop into a leading clean tech/green tech industry center.

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COVER STORY: Editors’ Location Picks

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The region’s assets include a readily available base of skilled knowledge workers, a warm climate for creative activities, convenient access to world markets, and a cooperative spirit that helps turn research discoveries into commercial products. The bioscience industry in Georgia created $19.5 billion in output and contributed $7.5

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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And the city’s undeniable creative spirit continues to attract more and more musicians, artisans, craftsman, chefs, brewers and others who now call Nashville home. There are large brown field and green field parcels available for development. And an extension to any great city: its airport.

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FEATURE STORY: High-Tech Hubs Are Moving To Their Markets

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“Nearly five years ago, we announced that we would begin building an engineering presence in Pittsburgh, a city with a strong technology ecosystem, as well as an entrepreneurial spirit and great quality of life,” said Andrew Moore, Engineering Director, Google Pittsburgh. Another Green Grid Initiative is the $1.5

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Less Is More In New England

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Green Airport in Providence, RI, has approximately 250 domestic flights per day. Students can take classes in forensics, physiology, robotics, meteorology, anatomy, green engineering and alternative energy. The company also is taking advantage of two standard lease incentives offered by the QDC.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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Highlights include the largest industrial spec development lease in the last five years in Broward County. They will add approximately 500 employees with a payroll of more than $30 million annually to produce LEAP-X engines, which incorporate green technology while retaining aviation power. Indiana University Health, Denison, Inc.,

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