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Commercial Construction Strategies: Flagship Stores to Footprint Expansion

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In this scenario, the construction firm must coordinate directly with any specialty vendors or contractors to determine wiring and electrical needs and plan for installation as part of the overall construction timeline. And, of course, the desire to use union vs non-union labor can dramatically influence costs and timelines.

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Refuting “Planet of the Humans” Claims

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The time-capsule quality of the film is underscored by a scene filmed in Michigan about a decade ago showing an event tied to the rollout of the Chevrolet Volt, a plug-in hybrid vehicle that began production in 2010. Tesla’s Factories Generate 100 Percent of Their Own Electricity. Do Solar Panels Only Last 10 Years?

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report

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Not surprisingly, the traditional Northern auto centers (Michigan, Ohio, Indiana) continue to rule the roost as supply chain Jobs Leaders. million) to buy equipment that will be housed on campus to train students in robotics, electrical and other high-tech skills required in manufacturing. power by 2030. automotive industry.

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COVER STORY: Editors’ Location Picks

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The Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center is a joint effort of Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh together with Westinghouse Electric Company. Union Pacific, ConAgra Foods, Peter Kiewit Sons, Inc. In fact, two of Greater Omaha’s Fortune 1000 companies are in this sector, Union Pacific and Werner Enterprises.

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SPECIAL REPORT: Site Location Factors For Automotive Suppliers

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In terms of total OEM and supplier job concentrations, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio, respectively have the highest concentration of automotive related employees. Special consideration should be given to verifying utility capacities (water, sewer, gas, electricity and telecommunications) that meet near-term and expansion requirements.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Equipment or transmission lines used directly in producing or transmitting electrical power, but not including distribution. The income tax credits established are intended to promote investment in renewable energy production using low-emission and zero-emission electricity generation technologies.

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GSA, LEED, USGBC, and Politics

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GSA is ahead of schedule in reducing its potable water and electricity use. Service Employees International Union. Byrne Electrical Specialists. JMPE Electrical Engineering. Schneider-Electric. USGBC West Michigan Chapter. Western Michigan University. These efforts are paying off in real terms.