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Southern states backlog indicator moves up

Southern states backlog indicator moves up

The Associated Builders and Contractors released its Construction Backlog Indicator (CBI) for the first quarter of 2012. the South continues to register the lengthiest backlog at 8.88 months.  Backlog is up by seven-tenths of a month from [...]

Net-zero building concept gains converts in NC

Net-zero building concept gains converts in NC

Left: One of two 1.5-megawatt wind turbines on the roof of BuildSense and Studio B Architecture in Durham Read more here: http://www.newsobserver.com/2012/05/13/2056817/net-zero-building-concept-makes.html#storylink=cpy#storylink=cpy The net-zero building concept is winning coverts in the Triangle, reports the News & [...]

New report highlights innovative infrastruture funding solutions

New report highlights innovative infrastruture funding solutions

A new report, “Infrastructure 2012: Spotlight on Leadership,” produced by the Urban Land Institute and Ernst & Young, examines how budgetary constraints and piecemeal federal activity on infrastructure funding are leading local and regional governments to [...]