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SPECIAL REPORT: Site Location Factors For Automotive Suppliers

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Anticipating increased supplier site locations, it is important for supplier executives to implement site searches that consider key location factors that generate locations optimizing operational and financial success. All of these indications of expanded OEM production point to increased site location activity for suppliers.

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Hard Construction Costs

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Site – All site work and underground, aerial, water systems, drains, fire, paving, grading, sewers, etc. Overhead & Profit – Temporary facilities, utilities, tools and safety and security costs. If a buildings, specifically the external shell is key breakdown. How to Estimate Hard Construction Costs.

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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

Green Building Law Update

Savvy players in the environmental industrial complex will find business opportunities to lead and profit in environmental matters, including opportunities advantaged by these newly enacted laws. In 2014 the legislature established the original “Coast Smart” siting and design criteria requirements including created a Coast Smart Council.

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Unique Parts of the European Construction Industry

Constructonomics

However a building that sits empty 90% of the time, then hosts huge crowds, it can be an extremely difficult task, to remain profitable and in use all year round. For instance if your personal radioactivity meter hits a certain level, it tools down and you’re off site.

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Building Energy Efficiency, LEAN, and Cloud Technology

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Commercial sector energy consumption form profit and nonprofit organizations is used primarily for heating and cooling systems, lights, refrigerators, computers, and other equipment in the buildings where businesses, institutions, and other organizations are located. The fastest growing energy consumer is the commercial building sector.

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Water: Fuel for Food, Beverage Expansions

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To remain competitive in these challenging conditions, some companies may be looking to expand or relocate to ensure future production and profitability. What are the sewer rates? Quality and quantity are critical but sewer rates can really add to your operational expenses. How do rates compare to other regions?

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Pennsylvania Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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For a list of Pennsylvania economic development agencies that can help with the site selection process, visit our Online Site Seekers’ Guide. Not-for-profit organizations and Community groups are eligible. Business In Our Sites Grants & Loans: A $300 million statewide loan pool, created by the issuance of bonds.