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4 ways designers can help chief heat officers reduce climate change risks

BD+C

Among other cities, we’ve seen Miami, Phoenix, and Los Angeles all create this new role—and its emergence couldn't be more timely. As we think about major American cities like Los Angeles, Phoenix, Miami, etc. Given this, CHOs are entering their new roles already behind schedule.

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South Miami Poised to Mandate Solar Panels

Green Building Law Update

The City of South Miami, Florida City Commission is scheduled to take a final vote on July 18 on an ordinance that will require rooftop photovoltaic panels on new construction and major renovations.

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How efficient, collaborative construction boosts speed to market

The Korte Company

In this resource, we review the benefits of completing construction ahead of schedule, explain the challenges many owners must overcome when projects are finished early and share pre-construction planning tactics that will help you make the most of an early completion. Postal Service projects that came in ahead of schedule and under budget.

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Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN

Business Facilities

Section 5 is scheduled to be finished by June 2017. Bay County is positioned along I-75, a major interstate running from Miami, Florida to Sault Ste. Currently, I-69 connects to State Route 37, so businesses have four-lane access to downtown Indianapolis and beyond. Section 6 will join with I-465 in the years to follow. It spans 1,786.47

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STATE FOCUS: Florida – Let The Sun Shine

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

A new $790 million South Runway is scheduled to open in 2014, providing the Airport with two parallel commercial runways that will reduce delays and increase capacity by approximately 50 percent, accommodating around 450,000 landings and takeoffs annually. Port Everglades is Florida’s leading container cargo and major cruise port.

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

Pro Builder

Education • BFA, Interior Design, Miami University. Secret Life • Recovered glossophobic (fear of public speaking) and autism “dad”vocate. . . . Alexa Drees Walker, 31. Design Center Director. Drees Homes. Fort Mitchell, Ky. . Accomplishments • Created Drees Homes’ Jacksonville, Fla.,

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

AeroTurbine, the Miami-based aviation supply company is expanding to a new, 264,000-square-foot building in Miramar. Family-owned Duncan Aviation is undertaking a $25-million expansion including an 80,000-square-foot maintenance hangar, 95,000 square feet of office and shop space; the new facilities are scheduled to open in June 2014.

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