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August 11,2010• Forbes ranks states by their “greenness.”Vermont, Oregon, and Washington topped Forbes's inaugural list of America's Greenest States. The report ranked each state by measuring and comparing key environmental factors, such as carbon dioxide emissions per capita, energy efficiency and air quality policies, and the number of certified green buildings.
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August 11,2010Construction steel prices fell from August to March in a weak investment environment, as new supply appeared from previously shuttered capacity and from imports. Prices are now rising, with much of recent decline expected to be reversed by later this year. Prices will top the peak 2002 prices by late 2004.
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August 11,2010Construction spending for manufacturing facilities jumped 31% in the last two quarters. It is forecast to increase 30% or more by the end of next year and will continue to expand into 2007. Nonetheless, the after-inflation value of manufacturing projects two years ahead will still be less than half of the peak level reached in 1998.
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August 11,2010One curious trend pushing professional sports franchises and civic leaders to develop new stadium projects is the wave of audio-visual and interactive "enhancements" to live action. The high-tech amenities increase project complexity-and cabling and electrical costs-say building teams.
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August 11,2010Walls, soffits and mansards can benefit from zinc-iron-coated steel, aluminum and copper panels with smooth or stucco-embossed surfaces. Preformed claddings offered in comprehensive line include concealed-fastener composite wall panels, fluted metal panels and clipless, snap-on retrofit panels.MBCI.Circle 214
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August 11,2010Santa Monica, Calif.-based architect WWCOT has been selected by Santa Monica College to design a new student services and administration building for the campus. The design will focus on consolidating the college's student services, business activities, and information technology—all currently scattered in various locations on campus.
