Massachusetts Tops California As Most Energy Efficient State
Top 10 states are MA, CA, RI, OR, VT, CT, NY, WA, MD, and MN; five states most in need of improvement are ND, WY, SD, MS, and AK.
What Job Defines Your State?
CareerBuilder and its Economic Modeling Specialists division have released a report that reveals which job is most typically associated with each state.
U.S. Office Sector Fundamentals Heating Up
The top 10 strongest markets in terms of demand for office space were New York, San Jose, Sacramento, Chicago, Boston, Denver, Los Angeles, Raleigh, San Diego, and Baltimore.
Executives Optimistic About US Economy In 2015
Capital investments, deals expected to increase; Mideast turmoil not necessarily biggest challenge.
Data Mining Expertise | Future Skill Set Requirement For CFOs
Majority of CFOs say business analytics know-how mandatory for accounting and finance professionals.
The Looming Talent Crisis: Research Shows Companies Unprepared for Future of Work
New Study by Oxford Economics and SAP finds companies lack strategy and solutions to engage and manage an increasingly global, diverse and contingent workforce.
More Commercial Real Estate Execs Expect To Increase Capital Spending Amid Tepid Economic Growth...
The KPMG survey was completed from February through April 2014 and reflects the responses of 100 senior commercial real estate executives from the United States.
Green Infrastructure For Better Communities
Green infrastructure systems are often more cost-effective than outmoded models of grey infrastructure—a term used for the concrete tunnels created to move water—and also provide far more benefits for both people and the environment.
Spending On Smart Grid Technologies Will Total Nearly $600 Billion From 2014 Through 2023
Intelligence is being distributed to the edges of the grid, according to report from Navigant Research.
US Microgrid Capacity Will Exceed 1.8GW By 2018
New microgrid customers will include cities, communities and public institutions.
Industrial Products M&A Activity Surges In Second Quarter
Average deal value rises substantially, and cross-border deals picking up as risk tolerance rises. Financial investors are also playing greater role in Industrial Products M&A activity.
Satellite Study Reveals Parched U.S. West Using Up Underground Water
This study is the first to quantify the amount that groundwater contributes to the water needs of western states.
In New Report, Boards Voice Concerns Over Risks
Report: "Concerns About Risks Confronting Boards" provides perspectives from public, private, not-for-profit and private equity-owned company boards.
CFOs See Technology Tools, Delegating As Top Time Management Strategies
Thirty-five percent of chief financial officers (CFOs) said they find that working efficiently comes from taking greater advantage of technology; another 35 percent said delegating more responsibilities is the secret to maximizing work hours.
New Report Examines How To Create Manufacturing Jobs
UVa Miller Center's Milstein Commission has released a report on creating manufacturing Jobs; report is first in a series on restoring middle-class jobs.
Global Market For Smart Cities To Reach $1,265.85 Billion By 2019
The manufacturers in the U.S. are investing more in smart meters and smart grids to provide an excellent foundation for smart city programs.
FM Global Ranks Nations By Supply Chain Resilience
New Resilience Index is the only online, interactive tool to display data on country-by-country susceptibility to supply chain risk.
Employees Place High Standards On Employers’ Environmental Practices
Nearly one-quarter of respondents of new TD Bank Environmental Attitudes Survey said they would refuse a job if they disagreed with the organization's sustainable impact.
Small Business Owners Grade Their States For Business Friendliness
Thumbtack.com surveyed 12,632 small businesses across the United States. The survey asked questions about the friendliness of states and cities toward small businesses.
PwC Survey Finds Majority Of Investors Consider Sustainability Issues
Largest institutions most likely to consider climate change, resource scarcity and social responsibility in their investment strategies, according to new data from PwC's Investor Resource Institute