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Civil Engineers: Maine’s Infrastructure Grade Improves to a ‘C’

CCR Magazine

Of the 16 categories, six (hazardous waste, rail, roads, schools, stormwater, and solid waste) saw grade increases, while three (bridges, energy, and levees) saw grade decreases compared to the 2020 report card. Wastewater (C-) and stormwater (C) systems in Maine both saw a one-step grade increase in the 2024 report card.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report

Business Facilities

The state also fully implemented its Tennessee Educator Acceleration Model (TEAM) educator evaluation system. Further, the state made progress closing achievement gaps, particularly in the 167 schools identified as Focus Schools based on significant achievement gaps in SY 2011-2012.

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GSA, LEED, USGBC, and Politics

Building Information Management

General Services Administration (GSA) is to be commended for its leadership in improving energy and environmental performance across its federal building portfolio. GSA earned the highest rating in all categories in the 2011 sustainability scorecard released from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Above and Beyond Energy.

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The Beyond Green High-Performance Building Awards

Natural Building

Green is Good, Beyond Green is Better By Bud DeFlaviis and Tom Herron, MBA Last year, during an event to promote energy efficient buildings, President Obama quipped that although the topic particularly isn’t a particularly “glamorous” one, it was something that he could “get really excited about it.” September 11, 2010.

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The Cool Energy House Project Demonstrates U.S. Department of Energy’s Building America Program Energy Innovations

U.S. Construction

The Cool Energy House Project in Windermere, Florida, showcases energy innovations generated by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Building America program. Orlando, FL (PRWEB) December 24, 2011. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Building America teams, today announced their participation in the Cool Energy House (CEH) project.

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How Engineering Marvels are Changing the Game in Tech Industry

CCR Magazine

But behind these incredible AI systems are engineers who have built neural networks and machine learning algorithms that mimic human thinking. Even back in 2011, NASA launched its first-ever humanoid robot, the Robonaut 2 (or R2 for short). Its a revolutionary step thats making space exploration accessible in ways it never was before.

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Business Facilities’ 2019 Metro Rankings Report

Business Facilities

Plus, metro Atlanta is a digital supply chain leader as home to the world’s busiest and most efficient airport and a destination with an easily accessible port. John Hickenlooper created the Colorado Innovation Network (COIN) in 2011 to promote collaboration among Colorado’s private, public and academic organizations. Former Gov.