Nation’s Oldest Buildings Ripe For ‘Green’ Initiatives

HeidiTFM — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:08:28 +0000

DC has, on average, the oldest commercial buildings among the states, according to a new study conducted by SMR Research Corp. Older buildings are those most likely to have the greatest potential for energy efficiency improvements.

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WEIRD WEDNESDAY: A Floating World

HeidiTFM — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:58:58 +0000

The world’s first floating apartment complex, The Citadel, will incorporate the benefits of water into the infrastructure of the development.

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Clinton Climate Initiative Focuses on City Infrastructure

HeidiTFM — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:20:09 +0000

The program will support the development of large-scale urban projects that demonstrate cities can grow in ways that are “climate positive.”

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Ohio’s Infrastructure Receives a Grade of C-

HeidiTFM — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:52:09 +0000

The ASCE Ohio Council estimates that an investment in infrastructure renewal of more than $46 billion is needed over the next five years to address the state’s crumbling infrastructure.

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Strategy During Economic Downturn? Back To Basics

HeidiTFM — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:36:33 +0000

The 2009 Ernst & Young real estate business risk report, produced in conjunction with Oxford Analytica, itemizes the 10 top business risks faced by the industry as ranked by leading sector analysts.

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Infrastructure Spending Fast Forwards in Missouri

HeidiTFM — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 15:32:37 +0000

The first infrastructure project to move forward under the new federal economic stimulus package was announced earlier this week on 2/24/09.

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Nation’s Infrastructure: Barely Passing

HeidiTFM — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:31:10 +0000

Decades of underfunding and inattention have jeopardized the ability of our nation’s infrastructure to support our economy and facilitate our way of life. On 1/28/09, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released its 2009 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure—assigning a cumulative grade of D to the nation’s infrastructure and noting a five year investment [...]

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Assistance Needed From Facility Managers Regarding Earthquake Design

HeidiTFM — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:34:59 +0000

John Masek is seeking recommendations from facility managers in any area where earthquake design is required. The outcome of the project will likely lead to new design and construction requirements.

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