Report: US construction industry has a bright future
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JUNE 18, 2018
The Equipment Leasing and Finance Foundation predicted industry growth of 5% from 2017 to 2018.
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Equipment Leasing & Finance Industry Confidence Higher in November
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 17, 2017
The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) releases the November 2017 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) today.
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Equipment Leasing & Finance Industry Confidence Higher in August
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 17, 2017
The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) released the August 2017 Mon
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Equipment Leasing & Finance Industry Confidence Holds Firm in October
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 20, 2017
The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) releases the October 2017 Monthly Confidence Inde
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Equipment Leasing & Finance Industry Confidence Reaches All-Time High
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 19, 2017
The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation has released the January 2017 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI).
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Equipment Leasing and Finance Industry Confidence Remains Strong in March
Construction Equipment
MARCH 17, 2017
The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation released the March 2017 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) this week.
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July's Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry at 63.5
Construction Equipment
JULY 20, 2017
The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) releases the July 2017
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NAR Study Says Years of Underbuilding to Blame for Housing Shortage
Pro Builder
JULY 19, 2021
NAR and the National Association of Home Builders, among others, predicted back in 2011 and 2012 that supply would be a problem by 2017. With the Federal Reserve Bank’s recent admission that inflation is rising faster than expected, mortgage interest rates are likely to follow, industry experts say. Read More. . Construction.
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Construction Equipment Finance Activity Increases
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SEPTEMBER 10, 2018
Leasing activity for construction equipment acquisitions increased in 2017 as a portion of all leasing, according to a newly released study of the industry. According to the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) 2018 Survey of Equipment Finance Activity, construction equipment…
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LEED Commercial Interiors can Save the Planet
Green Building Law Update
SEPTEMBER 17, 2017
Of the more than 90,900 total registered LEED commercial projects as of August, 2017, few are LEED CI? Upon review, the 34 LEED v4 ID+C: CI projects already certified, inspire optimism not only for the green building industrial complex, but also the larger built environment. But what do historical numbers presage?
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Energy Innovation: Solar Energy Solutions Continue to Gain Momentum
Pro Builder
APRIL 1, 2021
“Fossil fuel people are starting to diversify, getting on the bandwagon with other energy sources,” says Jack Armstrong, a board member at Team Zero (formerly the Net Zero Energy Coalition), a group of industry stakeholders collaborating to bring broad industry-led national awareness of zero energy buildings. .
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134 Mining Supplies Manufacturer Locating First Indiana Facility In Vanderburgh County
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JUNE 26, 2013
a manufacturer and supplier of specialist ground support products for the mining and tunneling industry, announced plans to locate a steel fabrications plant in Evansville, IN, creating up to 44 new jobs by 2017. ” Founded in 1950, DSI manufactures post-tensioning and geotechnical systems for the construction industry.
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Global Growth Surge in Southwest Louisiana
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
From the July/August 2017 Issue. Southwest Louisiana is undergoing an industrial renaissance with record amounts of domestic and foreign-direct investment in new chemical and energy projects,” Gov. We encourage all of our industries to consider SWLA as a potential home base for their headquarters facilities.”. By the BF Staff.
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Are You Ready for Build to Rent?
Pro Builder
JANUARY 11, 2021
More builders and investors are testing the waters of the single-family build-to-rent sector as consumers seek affordable housing options and to lease rather than buy. There are billions and billions of dollars out there to finance homes that can be leased as fast as they can be built.”. cbroderick. Mon, 01/11/2021 - 06:00. million.
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105 Kansas: GM Expands at Fairfax Facility in Kansas City
Business Facilities
MARCH 28, 2017
The auto giant, which already has an assembly plant in Fairfax, is leasing 830,000 square feet in a facility in the Fairfax Industrial District. Read Kansas: GM Expands at Fairfax Facility in Kansas City on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
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2018 IgCC – A Fast Paced Deep Dive
Green Building Law Update
NOVEMBER 25, 2018
The remainder of the code is the substantive content that is the 2017 edition of ANSI/ASHRAE/ICC/USGBC Standard 189.1 Note, the 2017 edition of Standard 189.1 the IgCC and the LEED green building program,” the ICC was only responsible for Chapter 1, Scope and Administration of the 2018 IgCC.
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Automotive Industry Focus: Hitting On All Cylinders
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
APRIL 7, 2016
However, analysts say higher interest rates and a glut of cars coming off leases (which will crowd used-car lots with late-model vehicles available at discounts) could act as a damper on new-car sales. The industry’s seasonal adjusted annual selling pace fell to 17.3 That includes research and development for the industry’s future.
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FEATURE STORY: 2014 Economic Development Awards
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MARCH 28, 2014
According to the program website, START-UP NY is geared to give businesses access to resources of world-class higher education institutions, including industry experts and advanced research laboratories. billion industry with several new studio complexes under development. business experience. ACHIEVEMENT IN WORKFORCE TRAINING.
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Warner Music Group Expanding In Nashville
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 28, 2016
finance team to its recently leased offices downtown at Nashville City Center. After undergoing renovations, WMG’s new Nashville office will open in mid-2017. Warner Music’s decision to expand its finance teams in Nashville is further validation of our state’s global appeal in the music and entertainment industry.
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40 Industry Focus: Aerospace Sector Is Flying High Again
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MAY 5, 2016
A return to growth will be healthy for innovation, product development and game-changing technology creation—a cornerstone of this industry.”. No industry exemplifies this advantage more than Acadiana’s thriving and diverse aviation industry. According to the study, the aerospace and defense sector directly employed 1.2
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40 New Jersey Tax Credits Encourage Job Creation, Investment
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 14, 2017
If the company opts for New Jersey over leasing a competing facility in the Bronx, the project would result in the creation of 40 new jobs and private investment of more than $8.9 New Jersey has a long, rich history in the food industry, and is home to many leading food companies,” said EDA Chief Executive Officer Melissa Orsen.
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43 Maryland: Green Energy Institute Brings Innovation To Market
Business Facilities
NOVEMBER 22, 2017
From the September/October 2017 Issue. Boyd Rutherford (left) and Environment Secretary Ben Grumbles, discusses his 2017 Environmental Package. Larry Hogan’s 2017 environmental agenda, which the governor unveiled in January. By the BF Staff. T he Maryland state legislature has allocated $7.5 Larry Hogan, with Lt.
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State by State Incentives Guide
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
APRIL 15, 2014
Alabama Infrastructure Grant Program: Funds are available to public entities for extension of water, sewer and road facilities to service new or expanding industries. Alabama Industrial Access Road & Bridge Program: Provides financial assistance to communities for industrial access to new and expanding industries.
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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
FEBRUARY 26, 2014
According to Mike Evans, executive director of the Clarksville-Montgomery County Industrial Development Board (IDB), state officials began the project recruitment about 18 months ago, with multiple locations throughout the state under consideration by Hankook. FILM INDUSTRY GROWS IN GA.
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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona
Business Facilities
AUGUST 23, 2017
From the July/August 2017 Issue. Arizona is home to a surging ecosystem of global giants, early stage entrepreneurs and tech-savvy Millennial talent who are breaking new ground across a wide range of industry growth sectors. After leasing the U.S.
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COVER STORY: Editors’ Location Picks
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OCTOBER 18, 2012
The city that rose on three mighty rivers in western PA is home to a number of industrial powerhouses, including aluminum giant Alcoa, U.S. A burgeoning health care industry drives the regional economy in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh: Healthcare Hub. Pittsburgh, PA perennially makes our list of the most livable cities in the nation.
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Cover Story: Global Biotech Report
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JUNE 5, 2014
It may be a tad too early to say the good times are back in the biotech industry, but things certainly are “hotting up,” as they like to say in Great Britain—and, fittingly, the UK is at the forefront of this resurgent growth sector. Manchester has a proven track record in establishing partnerships between industry, academia and NHS.
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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MARCH 21, 2014
Industries that qualify for the CAPCO program may include manufacturing, processing, or assembling products; conducting research and development; or providing services. ALABAMA INDUSTRIAL ACCESS ROAD & BRIDGE PROGRAM: Provides financial assistance to communities for industrial access to new and expanding industries.
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North Dakota Incentives and Workforce Development Guide
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MARCH 8, 2016
Industrial Development Bond Program (IDB): Under its IDB Program, the Authority makes loans to manufacturers that qualify as small issue manufacturers. The program is targeted to manufacturing, processing and value-added industries. Loans can be used for working capital, inventory and small equipment.
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FEATURE STORY: Racing To Be Ready – U.S. Ports Prepare for Post Panamax Era
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
SEPTEMBER 24, 2013
The P3 project is a 50-year agreement between the Maryland Port Administration (MPA) and Ports America Chesapeake to lease and operate the 200-acre Seagirt Marine Terminal. After the expansion project is complete, the port will increase its competitiveness as the shipping industry ramps up big-ship deployments. in Shanghai, China.
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Cover Story: Global Biotech Report
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
APRIL 13, 2016
The Manchester-based National Graphene Institute (NGI) is the UK’s hub for research into the world’s thinnest, strongest and most-conductive material, where researchers and industry work together on a variety of applications. By Stefanie Ramsperger From the March/April 2016 Issue. Source: Colin Boulter). MANCHESTER: UK BIO HUB.
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New Mexico Incentives and Workforce Development Guide
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JULY 11, 2014
Industrial Revenue Bonds (IRB): Can be issued by New Mexico communities to exempt companies from most of the property taxes on land, buildings and equipment. Certain green industries. 55% of the receipts from selling jet fuel for use in turboprop or jet engines until June 30, 2017; 40% after June 30, 2017. Apportionment.
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New Mexico Incentives and Workforce Development Guide
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MARCH 8, 2016
Advanced Energy Deduction & Advance Energy Tax Credit: Receipts from selling or leasing tangible personal property or services that are eligible generation plant costs to a person that holds an interest in a qualified generating facility are deductible from gross receipts and compensating tax. Certain green industries. Appointment.
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Seven Projects Land Deal of the Year Honorable Mentions
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MARCH 4, 2016
PROJECTS: KAISER PERMANENTE (GA DED; AMAZON (GSMP); COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS (TN DECD); SOLARCITY (UTAH GOED); SUBARU EXPANSION (IEDC); POLARIS INDUSTRIES (AL DOC); NOVO NORDISK (EDC OF NC). The robust technology talent, thriving network of companies and overall high quality of life in GA puts Georgia on the radar for these industry leaders.
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40 Blockchain has come to U.S. Real Estate
Green Building Law Update
DECEMBER 16, 2018
Blockchain technology is an industry disrupter on the cusp of improving transactions across all sectors and borders. Blockchain, a digitized, distributed ledger that records and shares information, could enable the real estate industry to address many of its ine?ciencies. It is suggested blockchain may do for the $217 trillion U.S.
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136 FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
APRIL 18, 2013
Each year, Business Facilities selects the organizations that have established and consistently executed the best practices in our industry, bringing measurable success in targeted economic development to the locations they represent. Highlights include the largest industrial spec development lease in the last five years in Broward County.
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106 Less Is More In New England
Business Facilities
AUGUST 30, 2017
From the July/August 2017 Isssue. According to the Connecticut Department of Labor, the May 2017 unemployment rate for Connecticut was estimated at 4.9 percent (seasonally adjusted), unchanged from April 2017 and down four-tenths of a percentage point from a year ago. By the BF Staff. percent in 2016, was down 0.8
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52 Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings
Business Facilities
AUGUST 1, 2014
The thriving high-tech industry in Austin has made Texas the second-largest semiconductor job market after California, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association. the next five-year phase—will focus on eight industries, including clean technology, data centers and digital media.
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Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN
Business Facilities
JULY 6, 2016
The overall cost of the logistics industry rose another 3.1 The transportation sector of the logistics industry grew by 3.6 To meet demand, rails increased capacity with 1,300 new and rebuilt locomotives; 3,800 freight car purchases; and 700 new leased freight carts. According to SoL, U.S. businesses spent approximately $1.39
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41 Cover Story: New Energy Powers Growth
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
APRIL 8, 2014
has made Louisiana a prime development state for major capital investments in new and expanding process industries–manufacturers that rely heavily upon natural gas as a feedstock. Record growth of the industry resulted from the extension of the federal Production Tax Credit (PTC) in 2013, which provided up-front tax relief of 2.3
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Illinois: Unveiling the Future of Digital Design and Manufacturing
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 28, 2016
Seeking to unite the brightest minds from industry and academia, the 64,000-square-foot facility occupies just a portion of the old 285,000-square-foot Republic Windows & Doors plant at 930 W. WHEELING: DYNAMIC COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL BASE KEEPS GROWING. WHEELING: DYNAMIC COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL BASE KEEPS GROWING.
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40 Advanced Manufacturing: Manufacturing Gets Smarter, Faster
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 23, 2017
From the September/October 2017 Issue. N ew technologies and business models have the heavy/discrete manufacturing industry on the verge of an innovative new period that promises greater productivity and the potential for lower costs, according to a recent report prepared by GE. By the BF Staff. advanced manufacturing.
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