Month: January 2012
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Recession? Caterpillar reports record sales and profits for 2011
While many industry veterans continue to ride out the recession, Caterpillar Inc. has posted a record increase in sales and revenues for 2011 – Their largest percentage increase in any year since 1947. Caterpillar has stated a figure of $60.138 billion, an increase of 41% from $42.588 billion in 2010. How did they do it? …
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Recession? Caterpillar reports record sales and profits for 2011
While many industry veterans continue to ride out the recession, Caterpillar Inc. has posted a record increase in sales and revenues for 2011 – Their largest percentage increase in any year since 1947. Caterpillar has stated a figure of $60.138 billion, an increase of 41% from $42.588 billion in 2010. How did they do it? …
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Green and Sustainable Trends | 2012
As facility managers and building owners plunge into the New Year, green and sustainable trends can be analyzed to help lay out an effective plan for 2012. Even if you’re not planning sustainable redesigns or developments for your properties this year, it can be valuable to keep up with the green world. More…
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In Oregon Lease Renewal, New York-Based Tenant Negotiates Green Building Upgrades
Welch Allyn, a New York-based manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies, was recently able to capitalize on the soft commercial real estate market by negotiating green building upgrades in connection with a 100,000-square-foot office renewal in Beaverton, Oregon.
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Landscaping: Pruning and Mulching
Before you know it, spring will be here, and the best way to get a jump on spring landscape maintenance is to start planning now. Check out these tips for your facility or building on two important landscape maintenance components: mulching and pruning…