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First look: Revised plan for Amazon's Seattle HQ and 'biodome'

BD+C

NBBJ has released renderings of a revised plan for Amazon ''s new three-block headquarters in Seattle. Varied botanical zones will be created, based on diverse climate patterns. Architects Sustainable Design and Construction Building Owner Contractors Designers Engineers Facility Managers Office Building' Body Image: read more.

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Top questions to ask when designing a green roof

GCP Applied Technologies

Armed with this knowledge, you and the building owner or property manager can make the most informed decisions about the investment in a green roof.”. Discuss the below questions with the building owner or property manager before you write the green roof specification. Learn more about liquid waterproofing solutions for green roofs.

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How the Pandemic Will Shape the Future of Off-Site Residential Construction

Pro Builder

In turn, it provoked greater interest in the value of off-site construction —and with it the efficiencies of standardized design, virtual design and construction (VDC) technology, improved labor management, and predictable and scalable resources to help meet the need. . 3 Reasons Why We Need More Off-Site Construction. Off-Site Construction.

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Location Focus: Washington – Scenic Vistas And Soaring Industry Side By Side

Business Facilities

The Port of Everett, 25 miles north of Seattle, has natural deep water access, on-dock rail with direct access to the BNSF main line and is an integral part of the aerospace logistics chain. The industrial park is zoned for heavy industry. 30 minutes to downtown Seattle. Some of its features include: Five minutes to I-5.

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Industry Focus: Global Aerospace Production Soars To New Heights

Business Facilities

of Sterling Heights, one of 11 PMBC companies that ventured to Seattle to meet with the aerospace giant in August 2013. The Michigan Pre-Seed Fund and NextEnergy, MEDC-supported partners in technology commercialization, have fostered the growth of TM3 Systems, a developer of mobile microgrid power management systems in Royal Oak.

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Home Stretch

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

” Project managers and Canal Authority execs are giving firm assurances that the ribbon will be cut before the end of May. But the daunting engineering challenge of building a third set of new locks—and a toxic combination of legal and labor issues—rendered that deadline unrealistic almost from the get-go. for the first time.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Texas – Innovation Moves Front And Center In Austin

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Key Incentives: Emerging Technology Fund, Enterprise Zones, Skills Development Fund, Renewable Energy Incentives, TX Industry Development Loan Program. We not only made the app, but also the software that goes on the point of sale,” said Meredith Schultz, managing marketer at Tabbed Out. “We GDP (All Industry 2011): $1.3

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