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There is still time to submit a project to be LEED certified before year end

Green Building Law Update

The projects certified last week ranged from a 4,579 square foot LEED-NC Retail Silver Chick-fil-A in San Jose to a 1,401,298 square foot LEED NC Gold National Nuclear Security Administration plant in Kansas City, and a 224,865 square foot LEED EB:OM Gold office building at 1800 K Street in Washington, DC.

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Public or Private?

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When we asked him if he could give us some specifics about how many jobs actually resulted from several incentive-laden projects, he told us that each job was tied to an employee’s social security number and therefore he was prohibited by privacy requirements from disclosing this information. No, we’re not making that up.

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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AOE’s can range from large urban airports with heavy scheduled passenger service to small rural airports serving general aviation. Ports also play a role in national security by supporting the mobilization, deployment and resupply of U.S. There is $2 million-plus annual budget for ongoing security at the port. military forces.

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Logistics: No Drivers Needed

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For example, the Mercedes-Benz semi-autonomous truck prototype scheduled for release in 2025 has a computer that will not completely replace the driver, but will allow them to do other things inside of the cabin. Similar to self-driving cars, the vehicles most likely will first be semi-autonomous.

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Tom Lyerla, the standard bearer

The Korte Company

The out-of-town job took him to Kansas City for a restaurant chain called Chutes, which delivered food by pneumatic tube—just like at the bank drive-through, but for hamburgers, fries or their signature “Chute the Works” sandwich. Right on schedule, Glen and the band performed in the new venue on June 4.

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2021

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Katy has done a tremendous job engaging clients and cultivating strong relationships that have resulted in securing long-term contracts. Her key areas of proficiency include project planning and scheduling, engineering analysis, budget and cost control, and project quality assurance. . Civil Engineer and Project Manager.

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Advanced Manufacturing: Manufacturing Gets Smarter, Faster

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Recent upgrades to the Port’s security system allow the Port to handle high-security shipments. Metropolitan areas within six hours of the County include Kansas City, Denver, Des Moines, Oklahoma City and Sioux Falls. Future expansion includes the development of an inland port.