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South Miami Poised to Mandate Solar Panels

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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. The ordinance is likely to pass given that at its July 12 meeting the second reader version of this ordinance passed with a 4 to 1 vote.

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Miami Beach’s New Green Building Tax

Green Building Law Update

Some years ago an ordinance enacted by the City of Miami Beach received accolades across the globe when it protected endangered sea turtles that nest on the beaches of Miami Beach, by “restricting artificial lighting and other activities that disorient turtle hatchlings, causing them to crawl toward land rather than toward the ocean.”.

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Koolhaas plan selected for Miami Beach Convention Center redevelopment [slideshow]

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The Miami Beach City Commission on Wednesday selected the development team led by Rem Koolhaas'' OMA and property developers Tishman and UIA to redevelop the Miami Beach Convention Center area.

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Florida: A Million Miles For A Million Jobs In The Sunshine State

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said Lynda Weatherman, president & CEO, Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast, who welcomed the governor. Additionally, Enterprise Florida’s new Marketing Plan, Florida: The Future is Here, was unveiled. The plan will promote Florida as the future for business and job creation. “I

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Tiny overall gains, mixed sectoral results mark latest construction jobs, spending data

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The newfound popularity of campus housing is driving up the prices of developments for purchasers and sparking development…As values have risen, developers have dusted off plans and lenders have become more willing to provide financing, although not on as generous terms as during the boom years. The rebound of U.S.

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Workforce Training: Engineering A Skilled Workforce

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McAuliffe signed Executive Order 23 establishing “The New Virginia Economy” Workforce Initiative which laid out plans to overhaul Virginia’s economy in four ways: increasing postsecondary education and workforce credentials; securing employment for veterans; aligning education with the needs of businesses; and diversifying the economy.

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FEATURE STORY: Racing To Be Ready – U.S. Ports Prepare for Post Panamax Era

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started seeking city and state approval for its planned 70-acre intermodal facility in Southwest Baltimore, putting the project on schedule to handle increased cargo from the Port of Baltimore beginning in 2015. The SC Ports Authority’s capital plan also includes a new inland port facility in Greer, SC. MIAMI: A GLOBAL LOGISTICS HUB.