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California bill would limit where distribution centers can be built

A bill that passed the California legislature would limit where distribution centers can be located and impose other rules aimed at reducing air pollution and traffic. Assembly Bill 98 would tighten building standards for new warehouses and ban heavy diesel truck traffic next to sensitive sites including homes, schools, parks and nursing homes.




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May 3, 2013

Another edible city? Artist creates model city with chewing gum

French artist Jeremy Laffon pieced together a model city with thousands of sticks of mint-green chewing gum.

Apr 12, 2013

Nation's first 'food forest' planned in Seattle

Seattle's Beacon Food Forest project is transforming a seven-acre lot in the city’s Beacon Hill neighborhood into a self-sustaining, edible public park.

Apr 12, 2013

Chicago rail conversion puts local twist on High Line strategy

Plans are moving forward to convert an unused, century-old Chicago rail artery to a 2.7 mile, 13 acre recreational facility and transit corridor.

Rob Cassidy | Feb 6, 2013

Quiz time: What is "the most visited interior space on earth"?

OK, a little cheating on the question, as you'll see, but according to Susan Orlean, writing in the…
Feb 6, 2013

CSI: Revitalizing the brand to achieve the mission

CSI is revitalizing its brand as part of its continued pursuit of its mission: improving facility performance through better communication in the commercial-level construction industry.

Dec 6, 2012

Cornell University students finding solace on indoor library lawns

Potted plants and comfortable chairs are placed around the grass, encouraging students to lounge there during one of the most stressful times of the academic year.

Sep 7, 2012

The keys to success in the K-12 school market

When educators and school administrators describe their vision for new K-12 school buildings as ‘21st-century learning spaces,’ they’re not exaggerating. Many new schools are truly different in concept from their counterparts of only a few years ago.

Jul 18, 2012

Construction employment stagnates in June

Lack of hiring in construction combined with job growth elsewhere threatens to create skilled-labor gap once contractors are ready to hire again.

Jul 12, 2012

New firm RSK Avanti Partners offers market development services

Full-service consulting firm is focused on working with product manufacturers, designers, specifies and contractors in the building construction market.

Jul 12, 2012

EE&K and Knutson Construction selected for the Interchange in Minneapolis

Design-build contract for $79.3 million transportation hub will connect transit with culture.

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