Soo Lock Expansion Cost Revised Down to $2.62B

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has approved a fully funded cost for the New Lock at the Soo of $2.619 billion, according to Detroit District spokesperson Carrie Fox. The cost reduction amounts to 13% less than the $3.2 billion figure previously authorized by Congress. The estimate was certified on July 9 and publicly announced […]

Reducing Everyday Business Costs: 3 Steps towards a More Cost-Effective Business Model

While Lloyds Bank recently reported a considerable dip in business confidence in the Southwest of England, overall sentiment in the UK remains positive. This is despite ongoing concern surrounding the UK property market, which remains home to significant instability and unsustainable growth. With business confidence on the rise, however, now is the ideal time for […]

Megatrends Shaping Cities of the Future

I had the pleasure of attending the most prominent Finnish seminar on residential business last week. There were several interesting presentations on innovation and case studies of new ways of residential construction. Tuuli Kaskinen, CEO at Demos Effect, talked about megatrends pertaining to city living. Kaskinen started by showing a photo of the suburb of […]