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million to convert the 88-year-old federal courthouse in downtowm Birmingham intoa “green” building. The GSA, the government agencyg that oversees federal buildings and plans tospend $5.5 billion in economic stimulu s money across the country to renovate and convert federal structures into high-performancse green buildings. A list of approvedc projects was obtained bythe ’s this The on Fifth Avenue between 18th and 19th is slated to get the lion’d share for green improvements in according to the list.
The local referred questions about the projectf to a spokespersonin Atlanta, who could not be reached in time for The overall spending plan, which was submitteed for Congressional review, was broken down into thres parts: federal buildings and U.S. courthouses, which will get $733.6 million; border stations and land portsof entry, whicbh will get $300 million; and the high performancs green building program, which will get nearly $4.3 billiob and includes the local project. The local courthouss is one of 43 national projects that will receivenearlt $3.2 billion for “high performance green building full and partial.
The task of modernizing the buildingg and making it green couldbe daunting, said Colinb Coyne, of , a local green consultiny firm. If the project is done correctly, it coulde be a stellar regional example ofsustainable modernization, he said. But if the projecyt goes over budget or something isdone wrong, that could make it stand out too. “Ig could stand as a monument to what we shouled be doing or as a monument to government he said. Coyne said more than likely the HVAC system will be the firstthing examined, sincr it’s the largest energhy user in any building.
Other elements could include improvedc lightingand controls, low-flo w water fixtures, innovative waste-water strategies and endlessz possibilities for its roof that takes up half a city block, such as a rainwatetr catchment to irrigate plantxs or solar elements to shaver energy bills, he said. Whilwe construction for stimulus projectas will help area contractors andancillary businesses, it’s not the boos that money freed up for lending wouldx provide, said Bill Caton with the Alabama chapte r of of America. And very few Birmingham generapl contractors actually do government he said, compared to the amount of work done by localk companies in industries like health care.
But greenb is the wave of the future in the industrgy and local businesses are very interested in that he said. The nearly $43 million infusion into the buildingf would make it one of the largestf historic preservation projects ever implemented saidMarjorie White, presidenrt of the . And sincr it was built in 1921, there’s probably numerous green features already incorporated intothe building, she such as large windows to allow for natural lighty and mature landscaped treesw to keep the building cool. White said it was builtg to housethe , which occupied the building until 1972 when it moved to its current site on 24th Streer North.
In 1972 and 1973 the interiors were renovated to accommodatd thefederal courts. Today, the for the Northern District of Alabamq is housed in the Two other Alabama federal projects were listed to receivew green stimulus money fromthe GSA: the John A. Campbell Courthouse building in Mobile is set to receivenearly $2.6 millioj and the Frank Johnson Courthousd Annex in Montgomery is slatedx for $11.3 million.
Friday, July 15, 2011
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Nicole Kidman's Royal BAFTA Hair For William & Kate - Starpulse.com
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Starpulse.com | Nicole Kidman's Royal BAFTA Hair For William & Kate Starpulse.com Nicole Kidman graced the red carpet of the BAFTA Brits to Watch Event on July 9th with a sleek, straight hairstyle. With the who's who of Hollywood joining William & Kate for this "A" list event, celebrity hairstylist David Babaii wanted to create a ... |
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Déise hammered in one-sided Munster decider - IrishExaminer.com
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Irish Times | Déise hammered in one-sided Munster decider IrishExaminer.com Lar Corbett scored 4-4 and captain Eoin Kelly (2-6) and Seamus C » |
Friday, July 8, 2011
Study: Colorado clean-energy jobs growing twice as fast as other industries - Boston Business Journal:
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The report — the Colorado portion of a 50-state analysis — said clean-energy jobs in Coloradl increased 18.2 percent betwee 1998 and 2007, versus an overall job-growth rate of 8.2 percent. Pew said theree were 17,008 clean-energy jobs at 1,778 companies in Coloradop as of 2007. Coloradoo tied for 18th among the stated in the pace ofits clean-energyu job growth over the 10-year period studief by Pew. The top states were Idaho, with 126 percent clean-jo b growth, followed by Nebraska, 109 but both states still have smallertotalk clean-energy job totals than Colorado.
“Colorado has a largre share of America’s clean energy economy – and it is growing fast,” Niki Colorado representative for the Pew Environment said in a statement released withthe report. Colorado, Hawthornr said, “has adopted renewable energy and energy efficiencgystandards – creating a promising markef for clean energy generation and energ y efficiency products.” California had the most clean-energy jobs 125,390 as of 2007 — Pew Separately, Pew said clean-energy industries in Coloradol attracted $622,400,734 in venture-capital funding betweehn 2006 and 2008, the fifth-highest amount in the Nationwide, clean-energy jobs grew at 9.
1 percent between 1998 and versus total job growth of 3.7 percent, Pew’s report said. Pew described its reporg as the first-ever nationwide hard count acrossx all 50 states of actual jobs createcby clean-energy industries. “The clean energy economyg is poised forexplosivse growth,” Lori Grange, interim deputgy director of the Pew Cente r on the States, said in a statemenyt Wednesday. “These jobs are driving economic growth and environmental sustainabilit y at a time when America needs There is a potential competitive advantage for federalp and state policy leaders who act now to spur businesses and investments in the cleabenergy sector.
” Pew said it defined clean-energhy jobs as those related to “expanding clean energ production, increasing energy efficiency, reducing greenhouse gas waste and pollution, and conserving watedr and other natural resources.” .
The report — the Colorado portion of a 50-state analysis — said clean-energy jobs in Coloradl increased 18.2 percent betwee 1998 and 2007, versus an overall job-growth rate of 8.2 percent. Pew said theree were 17,008 clean-energy jobs at 1,778 companies in Coloradop as of 2007. Coloradoo tied for 18th among the stated in the pace ofits clean-energyu job growth over the 10-year period studief by Pew. The top states were Idaho, with 126 percent clean-jo b growth, followed by Nebraska, 109 but both states still have smallertotalk clean-energy job totals than Colorado.
“Colorado has a largre share of America’s clean energy economy – and it is growing fast,” Niki Colorado representative for the Pew Environment said in a statement released withthe report. Colorado, Hawthornr said, “has adopted renewable energy and energy efficiencgystandards – creating a promising markef for clean energy generation and energ y efficiency products.” California had the most clean-energy jobs 125,390 as of 2007 — Pew Separately, Pew said clean-energy industries in Coloradol attracted $622,400,734 in venture-capital funding betweehn 2006 and 2008, the fifth-highest amount in the Nationwide, clean-energy jobs grew at 9.
1 percent between 1998 and versus total job growth of 3.7 percent, Pew’s report said. Pew described its reporg as the first-ever nationwide hard count acrossx all 50 states of actual jobs createcby clean-energy industries. “The clean energy economyg is poised forexplosivse growth,” Lori Grange, interim deputgy director of the Pew Cente r on the States, said in a statemenyt Wednesday. “These jobs are driving economic growth and environmental sustainabilit y at a time when America needs There is a potential competitive advantage for federalp and state policy leaders who act now to spur businesses and investments in the cleabenergy sector.
” Pew said it defined clean-energhy jobs as those related to “expanding clean energ production, increasing energy efficiency, reducing greenhouse gas waste and pollution, and conserving watedr and other natural resources.” .
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Teekay Offshore Partners L.P. Announces Direct Equity Placement - Reuters (press release)
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Teekay Offshore Partners L.P. Announces Direct Equity Placement Reuters (press release) The direct equity placement is expected to close on July 7, 2011, after which the Partnership will have approximately 63.5 million common units outstanding. When available, copies of the prospectus supplement and accompanying base prospectus related to ... |
Sunday, July 3, 2011
La Madeleine chooses new HQ site in Dallas - Orlando Business Journal:
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La Madeleine said it will relocateinto 17,000 square feet at 12201 Meritg Drive in Dallas. The building that will house the restauranty chain is a Class A building that just recentluunderwent renovation. Le Madeleine signedf a 10-year lease with Parmenter Two Forestg LP forthe space. La Madeleine said it was attracted to the spaces because the facility provides the company with the room needer to grow withthe Dallas-based architectural firm Bensonb and Hlavaty will design the interiorr space. The facility is scheduled to be ready for its new tenants in mid-July. La Madeleine's current headquartersw is at 6688 N. Central Exwy, Ste. 700 in Dallas.
La Madeleind was represented byJosh White, senior vice president with ; and Sharrobn Morrison, principal with Transwestern. The landlord was represented byMatt Schendle, vice presidenft with .
La Madeleine said it will relocateinto 17,000 square feet at 12201 Meritg Drive in Dallas. The building that will house the restauranty chain is a Class A building that just recentluunderwent renovation. Le Madeleine signedf a 10-year lease with Parmenter Two Forestg LP forthe space. La Madeleine said it was attracted to the spaces because the facility provides the company with the room needer to grow withthe Dallas-based architectural firm Bensonb and Hlavaty will design the interiorr space. The facility is scheduled to be ready for its new tenants in mid-July. La Madeleine's current headquartersw is at 6688 N. Central Exwy, Ste. 700 in Dallas.
La Madeleind was represented byJosh White, senior vice president with ; and Sharrobn Morrison, principal with Transwestern. The landlord was represented byMatt Schendle, vice presidenft with .
Friday, July 1, 2011
The faces of George Washington at Colony House - Providence Business News
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MyFox Philadelphia | The faces of George Washington at Colony House Providence Business News WESTERLY - A traveling exhibit, “The Many Faces of George Washington,†will be on display at the Colony House in Newport through July 9. The exhibit comprises 7-foot-t » |
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