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Articles Posted in the Economic Development Category
Articles in this category explore the issue of corporate and commercial real estate. Topics include tax incentives for businesses, infrastructure and urban development and renewal, corporate parks and communities, and other economic development initiatives. Specifically, posts cover expansions, renovations, and new construction of commercial facilities.
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Design-Build Project Delivery Used for 40%+ of Projects
From 2005 to 2010, numbers are up 10% for design-build project delivery, an integrated approach that delivers design and construction services under one contract with a single point of responsibility.
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Architecture Billings Index Continues Positive Momentum
On the heels of its highest mark since 2007, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) jumped more than two points in December.
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GWCC Gains Funding, Plans Lighting Upgrade
The Georgia World Congress Center has been awarded a $2.3 million grant for a major lighting retrofit and controls system upgrade.
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Real Estate Recovery Led by Large Corporate Users in Gateway Markets
The U.S. industrial property sector has experienced steady growth, thanks to an uptick in leasing from heavyweight corporates, according to Jones Lang LaSalle’s third quarter North America Industrial Outlook report.
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BOMA Applauds Passage Of Critical Tax Legislation
BOMA International applauds Congress’ recent passage of the $859 billion tax bill, which includes provisions that will strengthen commercial real estate and economic recovery.
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Holiday Decor Marks Mall Revamp
Wrapped in a big red bow, a CT shopping center hails the holiday season.
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Update On Cash Grants For PV Systems In 2011
Until the end of 2010, qualified businesses can participate in the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) which provides a cash rebate of 30% of the cost of a solar-produced (renewable) energy system. The rebate generally comes within 60 days following completion of the system installation.
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Flood Map Experts Needed by FEMA
The National Institute of Building Sciences is seeking qualified scientific and technical professionals from the public, private, and academic sectors to serve on Scientific Resolution Panels (SRPs).
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Income and Expense Data on Office Building Performance Reported In New Study
This annual research study is designed to help property owners, managers, investors, appraisers, lenders, developers, and other real estate professionals evaluate a buildings’ performance.
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CSI And CSC Release 2010 Edition of UniFormat
CSI and CSC have released a 2010 edition of UniFormat, a method of arranging construction information based on functional elements, or parts of a facility characterized by their functions, without regard to the materials and methods used to accomplish them.
