Sep 10, 2020
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One of the biggest barriers to the renewable energy revolution is working out how to store power when the sun doesn’t shine and the wind doesn’t blow. Now scientists have shown standard construction bricks can be converted into energy storage units, potentially turning our houses into giant batteries. While lithium ion battery technology has seen […]
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Aug 21, 2020
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Being a better leader is a matter of practice, and most likely a few great lessons learned along the way. As a billionaire and owner of hundreds of successful businesses, here, Richard Branson shared his very own lessons. Take yourself less seriously “Happiness is the secret ingredient for successful businesses. If you have a happy […]
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Aug 13, 2020
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Concept drawing of Tesla’s 1-gigawatt hour (GWh) megapack battery facility. If operational an energy storage system of this size could power every home in San Francisco, CA for up to 6 hours. Credit: Tesla Tesla and PG&E recently broke ground on a record-setting energy storage system in Moss Landing (Monterey) California that, once complete, will […]
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Aug 05, 2020
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Brief: After 31 months of construction, the Mortenson-McCarthy joint venture building Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas received a Certificate of Occupancy, delivering the project on time, according to a release from the JV. Construction on the $1.97 billion, 1.8 million-square-foot stadium wrapped July 30, and the certificate was awarded the following day. Construction on the […]
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Jul 31, 2020
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At a moment when many are spending more time at home than ever, many homeowners are finding inspiration in the latest home design trends. From large-scale interior renovations to uplifting colors of paint, transforming one’s space can be an amazing way to refresh the spirit, and make homeowners feel truly at home. Here’s a quick […]
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Jul 31, 2020
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Brief: Newly released research points to the ways that hotel design, renovation and construction projects are being shaped by the coronavirus crisis. Architecture firm Leo A Daly’s white paper states that hotel owners and developers will put a greater emphasis on health-related features such as high-performance ventilation systems, indoor/outdoor architecture and antimicrobial finishes to heighten guests’ wellbeing […]
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Jul 22, 2020
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In the National Football League, SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles and Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas have been partly financed by public dollars. By offering to help foot the bill for new, state-of-the-art facilities, these cities poured millions of dollars into construction projects to attract the teams. In Major League Soccer, however, burgeoning support for the […]
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Jun 04, 2020
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It hasn’t been an easy ride for those applying for or administering Paycheck Protection Program loans since the program went into effect on April 15. A lightning-fast rollout, differing interpretations of the rules, a steady stream of updates, warnings to recipients about audits and penalties, and negative press about public companies that received money while […]
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Apr 16, 2020
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Staying positive and optimistic during times of crisis can be challenging, but it’s critical to your mental well-being and immune system. Your attitude is so much like an inner architect building resilience in your mindset. Today, due to the hindrances caused by the Coronavirus pandemic, even individuals with the sunniest of outlooks may be having […]
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Apr 02, 2020
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Here are questions and answers about financial help available through the government and other sources: ___ ARE THESE PAYCHECK PROTECTION LOANS FREE? They can be, if they’re used to retain or hire workers. Starting Friday, the Small Business Administration is guaranteeing $349 billion in potentially forgivable loans under the rescue package. A business with […]
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