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Coating for sustainability

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The LEED rating system focuses on eight areas: Location and Transportation; Sustainable Sites; Water Efficiency; Energy and Atmosphere; Materials and Resources; Indoor Environmental Quality; Innovation; and. Regional Priority. LEED was first introduced in 1993 and continues to evolve.

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The New Competitive Advantage: A Business Case for Sustainable Construction 

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Salvaging “waste” and using them as building materials can positively impact projects and communities, making them more sustainable, equitable, and resilient. For example, when Skanska worked on the Kendeda Building in Georgia , the team used reclaimed materials whenever possible.

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Cover Story: Global Biotech Report

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Our itinerary includes the new Biosciences Training Center, now under construction in Georgia, and a look at the Life Sciences Greenhouses in Pennsylvania, which nurture the seedlings of innovation until they’re ready to blossom into commercial use. Ground was broken at the end of March on the new Georgia BioScience Training Center.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Companies must be less than five years old; have an annual payroll between $100,000 and $1 million; show proof of an equity investment of at least $250,000; pay at least 150% of the lesser of the state or county average hourly wage where the business is located; and meet requisite payroll thresholds.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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HEALTHY FOREST ENTERPRISE INCENTIVES PROGRAM (HF): Provides incentives for certified businesses that are primarily engaged in harvesting, initial processing or transporting of qualifying forest products. EQUITY INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT: Targeted toward new, technology-based businesses that pay wages in excess of the state or county average wage.

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2021

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Dakota Clifford , Virginia Department of Transportation. A graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology, Justin is passionate about the AEC industry, and he strives to do what is best for his clients and community. Atlanta, Georgia. Marcus Kratz , The Tri-M Group, LLC. Adam Derx , The Walsh Group. Nima Jafari. Christian Paul.

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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

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Two unique state programs are the winners of our Achievement in Public-Private Partnership awards: The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) , for its Rapid Bridge Replacement Project; and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority for the Edison Innovation Fund. Top-ranked California, second-place finisher Illinois and no.

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