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Virgin Hyperloop One study finds Missouri route feasible

Construction Dive

The company found that a connection between Missouri cities St. Louis, Kansas City and Columbia would be commercially viable, safe and cheaper than driving.

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Missouri coalition to study St. Louis–Kansas City hyperloop feasibility

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Engineering firm Black and Veatch is leading the study and donating $400,000 worth of services as part of the effort.

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Maximize Your Construction Estimating Efficiency

Construction Business Owner

mhodges Thu, 07/06/2023 - 10:23 Prior to a new construction build or renovation, cost estimates are used to evaluate information and determine project feasibility, funding, logistics and other required resources. Maximize Your Construction Estimating Efficiency Tools, tips and insights you can use right now to make use of your valuable time.

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Missouri Explores Hyperloop From St. Louis to Kansas City

ENR Construction

The Missouri Hyperloop Coalition—a public-private partnership that includes the Missouri Dept. of Transportation, the University of Missouri and other public stakeholders—announced on Jan. 30 an agreement to produce a feasibility study for a 248-mile hyperloop route, connecting Kansas City, Columbia, Mo.,

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Top 25 Finalists for Ivory Innovations' Housing Affordability Prize

Pro Builder

Trust Neighborhoods | Kansas City, Missouri Trust Neighborhoods is a Kansas City-based nonprofit creating community-controlled real estate where gentrification threatens displacement. Finalists for the prize demonstrated ambitious, feasible, and scalable solutions to the housing affordability crisis and were selected from 203 total nominees.

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Deep energy retrofits: The future of sustainable buildings

Construction Specifier

Financial factors and opportunities After understanding the logistics of a deep energy retrofit, the next question is always about fiscal feasibility. while residential PACE is currently only available in California, Florida, and Missouri. These can come as grants, rebates, loans, and tax reductions.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Energy Innovations Small Grant (EISG) Program: Provides up to $95,000 for hardware projects and $50,000 for modeling projects to small businesses, non-profits, individuals and academic institutions to conduct research that establishes the feasibility of new, innovative energy concepts. 50,000 (max.) for projects creating at least 100 jobs.

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