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Lean methodology is ignored by the construction sector

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International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction. Profitable partnering for LC. Profitable partnering for LC. Development of a conceptual model of construction partnering. Lean Construction: arenas of enactment, models of diffusion and the meaning of ‘leanness’. Bramble, B. Halpin, D.

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Business Report: Illinois Leaders Form Non-Profit to Spur Job Creation

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Bruce Rauner recently announced that leaders at the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity and business stakeholders will collaborate in organizing a newly formed private, non-profit organization focusing exclusively on increasing Illinois’ competitiveness for job creation and investment. and Grundy Center, Iowa.

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Business Report: Chicago Will Host Digital Manufacturing And Design Innovation Institute

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President Obama has awarded Chicago a $70 million grant from the Department of Defense to build a $320-million Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute. Three other innovation hubs are being built in Canton, MI near Detroit, Youngstown, OH and Raleigh, N.C. The center offers advanced training and development services.

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Leading the Home Building Industry: Pro Builder's 2021 Forty Under 40

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Scott Strayer , 37, President / Owner, Helen Scott Custom Builders, Barberton, Ohio. Justin Thompson , 39, Regional Partner, Ontario and Ohio, Alair Homes, Toronto and Cleveland. Adam Steiner , 35, Owner, Birnam Design Co., Valparaiso, Ind. Jessie Suggs , 28, Online Sales Manager, Mungo Homes, Irmo, S.C. Cleveland. .

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State of the Construction Industry: February Roundup

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Worker safety, adapting to change and technology and innovation driving the future of the construction industry were some of the themes we saw highlighted in industry news throughout February. Technology is transforming the way contractors operate, boosting productivity and profitability and promoting innovation.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Alabama Innovation Fund: As part of the implementation of Accelerate Alabama, this fund was created to maximize the use of the State’s economic development resources by leveraging annual research and development expenditures by Public Universities within the State to generate resources which can be used to support economic development initiatives.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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Baton Rouge, LA has had great success in executing its strategy of bringing together business and higher education in innovative public-private partnerships that spur initiatives in new high-growth sectors. The Apple facility in Texas will become one of four global operations centers for the tech giant outside of its California HQ.

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