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Building Trends: An Old Material Becomes New Again

Viewpoint Construction Technology

In Portland, Oregon, home of the Viewpoint headquarters, a condo building recently caught our attention. The Bullitt Center in Seattle , for example, is made largely from timber on a concrete base. While not entirely wood, it does show a significant departure from traditional building methods. Image credit: Kaiser Group.

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Oregon Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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The updated Oregon incentives guide is brought to you by Real Street Expo , a new event sponsored by Business Facilities and Today’s Facility Manager magazines. For a list of Oregon economic development agencies that can help with the site selection process, visit our Online Site Seekers’ Guide. loan origination fee.

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Oregon Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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For a list of Oregon economic development agencies that can help with the site selection process, visit our Online Site Seekers’ Guide. Entrepreneurial Development Loan Fund (EDLF): EDLF provides direct loans to help start-ups, micro-enterprises and small businesses expand or become established in Oregon. loan origination fee.

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Into the abyss: Incredible images of the world’s most stunning sinkholes, from Oregon to Australia via the Bahamas

Construction Test

Notable sinkholes in Oregon, Australia and New Zealand also figure. It appears as if the Pacific Ocean is being drained away down a giant bottomless hole on the Oregon coast. Drill down – and marvel. They are generated by rainwater flowing underground and creating unstable cavities, which can collapse in unpredictable ways.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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CAPCO financing, an alternative to conventional bank financing, can accommodate a slightly higher risk profile and provide a more flexible structure for growing businesses. Many small businesses that are not able to receive traditional bank financing can get support through CEF. CALIFORNIA – updated for 2014.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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CAPCO financing, an alternative to conventional bank financing, can accommodate a slightly higher risk profile and provide a more flexible structure for growing businesses. The COMMERCIAL FISHING AND AGRICULTURE BANK provides loans to fishing, tourism, natural resources and agriculture-based projects.

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Building With a Purpose: Exploring Construction Careers That Make a Difference

Fieldwire

However, organizations like the United Nations, the World Bank and others aim to bring solar power and stability to affected communities. California, Alaska, Oregon and other states must take great care of their communities to ensure they stay safe during the spring, summer and early fall.