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Builder of the Year Ivory Homes' Innovation Agenda

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Builder of the Year Ivory Homes' Innovation Agenda. He was like, ‘I can really do something because there are so many capable people who are willing to collaborate and innovate.’” Just ask the local sewer district sued by the Coalition that eventually refunded $35 million of overcharged impact fees. The Prize of Innovation.

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Incoming NAHB Chairman Jerry Konter on Regaining a Culture of Membership

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There's a wealth of innovation from nontraditional members out there, so how do we attract those individuals and make them feel welcome? In 1977, I would develop a subdivision, put in the water and sewer system, and then sell it to the municipality. That's a very important part of building a culture of membership.

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Building Energy Efficiency, LEAN, and Cloud Technology

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Examples of commercial sector buildings include retail stores, office buildings, government buildings, restaurants, hotels, schools, hospitals, and leisure and recreational facilities. Non-building energy use is included in the commercial sector, where it contributes to public services such as traffic lights and water and sewer systems.

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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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U.S. Construction – Improving Efficiency & Competitiveness

Building Information Management

Measurement of performance to enable innovation and improvements in products and processes. (3.). Ability to adapt to new conditions and to deploy new technologies effectively. Use of best practices to reduce rework and delivery time, and to improve job-site safety and project quality; and.

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Cool Planet Energy Systems Announces $168 Million Investment In Louisiana Bio-Refineries

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We are now setting the pace for innovative new technologies that harness Louisiana’s renewable energy resources and supply advanced fuels to meet our nation’s energy demands. The City of Alexandria will provide gas, water, sewer and electrical upgrades, along with road improvements at the 30-acre Port of Alexandria site.

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Seven Projects Land Deal of the Year Honorable Mentions

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Kaiser Permanente (KP) is a leading integrated healthcare provider operating 600 medical offices and 38 hospitals in 8 states. Rendering of Kaiser Permanente’s National Innovation Center. Under the codename “Project Profile,” KP conducted a wide-ranging site selection search for a new National Innovation Center.

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