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Commercial Construction Highs and Lows of 2011

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As 2011 comes to a close, it’s time for us to look back on the commercial construction building trends , news and projects of this past year and share our thoughts on the highs and lows in the industry. It was optimistic and certainly gave us a lot of commercial construction news to talk about around the water cooler.

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Bisnow Panels Suggests Education, Taxes, and Construction Costs Will Dictate The Future Of Center City Philly

Constructonomics

But regardless, a Bisnow panel got together on Tuesday to do exactly what Stengel or Berra, or that Danish guy warned us about… they tried to make predictions. It is also no secret that Post Brother’s have been using an integrated work force of union and non-union labor on projects in Center City.

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European Data Privacy Law Applicable to Green Buildings

Green Building Law Update

With the upcoming May 25, 2018 effective date for the new European General Data Protection Regulation, the European Union law drafted to provide greater protections for the personal data of individuals, it is a good time to review and consider the large quantity of data generated by green buildings. This is the opposite of prevailing U.S.

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Contractor Marketing That Works: How Can It be a Happy New Year.

Constructor Marketing that Works

In the post-Christmas headlines, turns out Santa will actually lease out reindeer this year to make ends meet. As a result, Blitzen has formed a hostile Union (I never trusted him anyway; sounded like a Commie name) Elves are marching at the Pole, demanding pay during the off-season. Follow us on Facebook. Newer Post.

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Illinois: Unveiling the Future of Digital Design and Manufacturing

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Richelieu has leased a 115,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, and plans to employ 115 people. The north–south thoroughfares US Route 45 and Illinois Route 83 offer easy access to other Chicago metro communities. We’re proud FCA US chose Illinois for production of the Jeep Cherokee. JEEP COMMITS TO BELVIDERE.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Carolinas Put Out A Welcome Mat for Business from Far East

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This is the optimum time for us to pay attention,” Commerce Secretary Bobby Hitt said during a conference call. South Carolina has the right business environment for us and has the skilled workforce we need. plans to locate a new eCommerce distribution and fulfillment center in Union County. Department store retailer Belk Inc.

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How efficient, collaborative construction boosts speed to market

The Korte Company

Those that lease existing spaces often time construction to coincide with the expiration of a lease agreement. If the project is finished early, leaders must decide whether canceling that lease (and incurring a penalty) to get into the new space makes more fiscal sense than continued occupation of leased property.