Business Facilities

JULY 24, 2019

Tennessee, Virginia and Alabama are the top-ranked states, respectively, in BF’s flagship Best Business Climate ranking. Bill Lee has cited TN’s business-friendly environment in several recent project announcements. North Carolina, Colorado and Virginia topped the chart in BF’s flagship Economic Growth Potential ranking.

North Carolina 111

North Carolina San Antonio Louisiana Tennessee 111

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JULY 25, 2013

is experiencing a reshoring of manufacturing, while innovation and technology are helping to bridge the gap between leading-edge research and product development. Another vital component to this revival is technological innovation. The Obama Administration has made advancing an innovative manufacturing agenda a major priority.

Virginia 71

Virginia New York Innovation Ohio 71

Business Facilities

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Locations are bringing higher ed resources and high-tech businesses together to plant the seeds for market-ready advanced technology at incubators and innovation institutes, and to create the STEM-savvy workforce that will fill these new jobs. Chicago is rising up in ranks to become the next big place for technology innovation.

Rhode Island 56

Rhode Island Colorado Maryland Innovation 56

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

About: Western Winter Workshop is an industry event pulling together capital program organizations, executives, contractors, consultants, innovators and technology solution professionals who share the common goal of driving successful project delivery. Western Winter Conference (Indian Wells, CA). Dates: March 3 – 6, 2022.

New York 97

New York San Antonio Construction Autodesk 97

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

OCTOBER 16, 2012

Virginia has been making headlines as a great state for business with several favorable factors. CNBC ranked Virginia as America’s Top State for Business for 2011. Virginia is birthplace of the Internet and one of the leading centers of software development. By Donna Clapp. From the July/August 2012 issue.

Virginia 40

Virginia Security Infrastructure Banking 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 11, 2022

Autodesk University focuses on the most cutting-edge strategies and technologies that help teams improve and stay efficient in an increasingly digital environment. Together, they developed and maintained innovative methods of managing collaboration across over 200 firms. Why Attend Autodesk University 2022? .

Autodesk 98

Autodesk BIM Las Vegas Modeling 98

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JANUARY 26, 2016

LEED-certified spaces use fewer energy and water resources; save money for families, businesses and taxpayers; reduce carbon emissions; create jobs; and establish a healthier environment for residents, workers and the larger community. Virginia: Chesapeake Bay Foundation Virginia Environmental Center in Virginia Beach; LEED Platinum.

Illinois 40

Illinois Green Colorado Virginia 40

Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Idaho, Florida, and Virginia are the three most-improved states in the newly released report. “I Energy efficiency is a win-win for Virginia’s economy and our environment, and we must build on the momentum generated over the last four years.”. Idaho advanced seven spots, from 33rd to 26th place. and Kentucky.

Massachusetts 43

Massachusetts Rhode Island Idaho Vermont 43

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JUNE 22, 2016

Here’s the good news: most of the states (and the federal government) got the memo (Workforce Training is Job One) and they are moving aggressively to put in place innovative and highly effective workforce training programs that put forward-thinking businesses and higher education resources on the same team. VIRGINIA’S TRADITION OF TRAINING.

Engineering 75

Engineering Oklahoma North Carolina Virginia 75

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 6, 2022

This event is being hosted by the Vecellio Construction Engineering and Management Program (VCEMP) at Virginia Tech and taking place at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport. . The topic list is expansive, featuring everything from contractor financial management, technology and innovation, and jobsite productivity.

Conference 52

Conference CMAA San Antonio Las Vegas 52

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JUNE 11, 2013

HADCO, using $1 million in federal funding, partnered with Marshall University to build the annex with a goal of creating an environment for “new economy” jobs. With our partner HADCO, we look forward to the innovation and technology-based economic development that will follow this new research activity.

West Virginia 49

West Virginia Agreement Virginia Education 49

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Melton supports and leads efforts that help enable the best quality and team experiences for the delivery of projects today; and continues to drive innovation efforts and promote positive disruption to enhance our delivery of projects for tomorrow. Marin Pastar is a registered architect and innovation and technology expert.

Virgin Islands 411

Virgin Islands Autodesk Puerto Rico Samoa 411

Natural Building

DECEMBER 24, 2019

While journalists keep repeating the refrain that the built environment accounts for nearly 40 percent of the annual global emissions pie, the public is waking up to the ways conventional materials like concrete and steel expand that slice. A bamboo unit undergoes a stress test at the Materials and Design Lab at Virginia Tech.

Materials 52

Materials Concrete Design Accounting 52

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 7, 2014

FEATURE STORY: Workforce Training – Workforce Development Programs…The Recipe For Success | This article takes an in-depth look at some of the most innovative workforce development programs in the nation. To subscribe to BF , visit this link.

Kansas 45

Kansas Utah Memphis Florida 45

Business Facilities

JULY 24, 2019

With a diverse population and innovation-driving ecosystem, Atlanta offers a wide range of opportunities for technology companies looking to do business in the U.S. BlackRock chose the region for its new Innovation Hub comprised of 1,000 jobs. It’s an environment where people are looking to enhance and augment ideas.

Metro 108

Metro Atlanta Austin Innovation 108

Business Facilities

AUGUST 1, 2014

Baton Rouge, LA has had great success in executing its strategy of bringing together business and higher education in innovative public-private partnerships that spur initiatives in new high-growth sectors. receives support from the Lexington office of the Kentucky Innovation Network and Commerce Lexington. Awesome Inc.

Metro 111

Metro Detroit Austin Baltimore 111

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Learn how to adapt & thrive in today's home-based work environment. However, the teams and companies that adapt and thrive in this new home-based environment will be more prepared to manage projects today, as well as readying their workforce for the future. Vice President - Technology & Innovation. Thu, 10/15/2020 - 12:00.

Virgin Islands 296

Virgin Islands Autodesk Puerto Rico Samoa 296

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

West Virginia’s score improved due to the state adopting stronger building codes. We will continue to focus on policies that create jobs, decrease dependence on imported energy sources and protect our environment by reducing emissions.” The State Energy Efficiency Scorecard (Source: ACEEE). Other Key Findings.

Mississippi 53

Mississippi Massachusetts Rhode Island California 53

BD+C

MAY 24, 2023

It will be harder for innovation to occur.” This, in turn, raises a related question: “What can higher education institutions do to move the needle in order to innovate and evolve from where they’ve been to attracting and retaining high-school graduates who are finding the workplace more appealing?”

Design 52

Design Education Florida Modeling 52

Business Facilities

JULY 6, 2016

billion investment by Dominion Virginia Power, which constructed a cutting-edge technology power plant. The rich timber resources make it home to Virginia-Carolina Wood Products that supplies both domestic and international markets with Class A lumber. Source: Brunswick County, Virginia IDA). Dominion Power Plant groundbreaking.

Roads 41

Roads Airports Indiana Transportation 41

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

OCTOBER 23, 2012

However, technology companies are realizing that to be truly global, they need to tap innovation at more locations and in new high-growth markets. To make downtown Pittsburgh more attractive to technology-driven, innovative companies, the local real estate community has developed Larimer’s Bakery Square and the proposed Bakery Square 2.0,

Kansas City 62

Kansas City Cleveland Austin Albuquerque 62

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 9, 2022

Meet the most innovative precast floor system in the U.S. Since T-SLAB is wet cast in a controlled plant environment, it can be readily adapted to handle a multitude of typical construction challenges. Tindall’s Virginia and Mississippi Divisions are currently adapting production lines at their locations. in 2020, the U.S.

Innovation 52

Innovation North Carolina Concrete South Carolina 52

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 20, 2020

One thing underwriters have made abundantly clear during this challenging renewal environment is that simply blasting a submission to multiple insurance carriers to find competitive pricing, will not produce the effective results it may have in the past. This new environment requires a different approach.

Insurance 156

Insurance Virgin Islands Puerto Rico Alabama 156

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

One thing underwriters have made abundantly clear during this challenging renewal environment is that simply blasting a submission to multiple insurance carriers to find competitive pricing, will not produce the effective results it may have in the past. This new environment requires a different approach.

Claims 156

Claims Virgin Islands Management Puerto Rico 156

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

OCTOBER 1, 2013

Aerospace/defense companies will find North Louisiana a business-friendly and low cost manufacturing environment. A combination of other factors provides an innovative environment for doing business in Louisiana. Recently, Tiburon Associates, based in Alexandria, Virginia, opened a maintenance overhaul facility at Camp Minden.

Industrial 49

Industrial South Carolina Louisiana Defense 49

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

The efficient life-cycle management of the built environment will not happen until change management is accelerated. In addition to this Chris was also the creator of, and innovator behind, the AISC’s annual showcase event, SteelDay (www.SteelDay.org). Leigh Lally , Virginia Tech. . Phil Wirdzek , I 2 SL.

BIM 45

BIM Conference Education CAD 45

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

The efficient life-cycle management of the built environment will not happen until change management is accelerated. In addition to this Chris was also the creator of, and innovator behind, the AISC’s annual showcase event, SteelDay (www.SteelDay.org). Leigh Lally , Virginia Tech. . Phil Wirdzek , I 2 SL.

BIM 40

BIM Conference Education CAD 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Managing pandemic disruptions and getting projects over the finish line has required a well-tempered balance of leadership, creativity, and innovation to solve incredibly challenging problems. Dakota Clifford , Virginia Department of Transportation. Timothy Jarvey , The Neenan Company. Marcus Kratz , The Tri-M Group, LLC. Nima Jafari.

Construction 52

Construction BIM San Francisco Management 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 28, 2023

With land-based farms using state-of-the-art technology, fish are reared in the healthiest living conditions possible that closely replicate the positive qualities of their natural environment. Free from antibiotics, pesticides, hormones and microplastics, this improves food quality for the better.

Autodesk 59

Autodesk Documentation BIM United States 59

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 27, 2022

Concurrently, complex assemblies can be constructed on top of the building, tailoring the roof to the needs of the locality, as in the following examples (see Figure 2): If the environ around the building behaves as an urban heat island, then the roof assembly can be designed to mitigate this effect.

Fort Worth 69

Fort Worth Commercial Materials Environment 69

Pro Builder

OCTOBER 4, 2021

To assist those interested in making the journey, Pro Builder and the Pittsburgh-based Housing Innovation Alliance initiated a comprehensive “IC Road Map” with the help of a working group consisting of home builders, suppliers, researchers, and other industry experts. We can’t keep banging our heads against the wall.

Roads 116

Roads Site Housing Industrial 116

Pro Builder

JUNE 7, 2022

In a separate survey a few months prior, in partnership with the research, testing, and consulting firm Home Innovation Research Labs , 13% of builders reported they anticipate using modular housing in the next five years, while 19% found off-site, in general, “more favorable” after the pandemic than before. They’ll drive it.”.

Industrial 98

Industrial Construction Site Housing 98

Construction Specifier

JUNE 1, 2021

Advancements in our understanding of building science, coupled with the need to improve energy efficiency and resilience of buildings, have led to innovative solutions in both building products and construction methods. Image courtesy DuPont Building Innovations. Additional Information. Greenwald, P.E., Key Takeaways.

Engineering 52

Engineering Certification Safety Regulation 52

Pro Builder

APRIL 17, 2023

If you’re Lucy Hudson, Holly Pulliam, Kevin Cui, and Chelsea Davis, you focus on your training, dig into learning about the project and its environs together, and communicate honestly. During their several weeks of training, the team studied in the classroom and on site at the new luxury Stella apartments, in New Rochelle, N.Y.

Texas 98

Texas Dallas Houston San Diego 98

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 12, 2016

Our 2016 awards include recognition for the locations that have led the way in smart-grid modernization, innovative funding for infrastructure projects, renewable energy breakthroughs and new tools for supporting startups and entrepreneurs. We handed out awards to 30 locations in 11 different categories. The power industry is in transition.

Indiana 40

Indiana New York New Jersey Wisconsin 40

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 12, 2016

This is all to say that Utah’s business environment is predictable—a trait cherished by business leaders. Utah’s Centers of Excellence Program funds viable research at the college and university level, bridging the gap between technological innovation and marketplace success. Film has changed.

Utah 40

Utah Commissioning Employment Airports 40

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 15, 2014

Alabama Innovation Fund: As part of the implementation of Accelerate Alabama, this fund was created to maximize the use of the State’s economic development resources by leveraging annual research and development expenditures by Public Universities within the State to generate resources which can be used to support economic development initiatives.

Income 108

Income Finance Zoning Employment 108