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2014 Commercial Construction Industry Trends and Predictions

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Small scale projects and commercial construction renovation jobs have sustained the industry in recent years, but as the economy continues to improve, we are starting to see some large, ground-up new commercial construction projects that were sidelined come back into the fray. Big is back. In Glenview, Ill.,

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Iowa: Moving To The Top Of The Class

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Sustainable electricity is another example of Iowa’s forward-looking approach to meeting the needs of tomorrow. This leadership in sustainable energy will continue, as Iowa utilities have pledged to spend billions to add more wind capacity in the coming years. Photo: Quad Cities Chamber). Construction is underway on the new $1.4

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Shovel-Ready Sites: Ready To Hit The Ground Running

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And while low costs and operational savings help the potential for profitability, the certification program has been adapted to place sustainability considerations at the forefront of planning and implementation. Several bus lines provide daily service to Milwaukee, Chicago and Minneapolis.

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