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The first fully transparent solar cell harnesses wavelengths of light that are invisible to the human eye in order to generate power.
Digital Trends contributor Chloe Olewitz reports on a Michigan State University research team that has created a transparent solar panel — a breakthrough that could soon usher in a world where windows, panes of glass and even entire buildings could be used to generate solar energy.
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New York Post
Call it hall appeal.
In New York City, where buildings dominate the streetscape, it’s impossible for a single apartment to command curb appeal. But deep-pocketed buyers can now get a nice compromise.
Beyond trophy penthouses and standout amenity spaces, new luxury developments are incorporating bold entry doors into their designs. The goal is to create a grand — and more personal — sense of arrival.
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For Construction Pros
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics's annual report of Nonfatal Occupational Injuries and Illnesses Requiring Days Away From Work, construction laborers ranked 8th for injury and illness incidence rates in 2014 with 309.7. Construction laborers were also among the six occupations with incidence rate of injuries and illnesses per 10,000 full-time workers greater than 300 and the number of cases with days away from work was greater than 10,000.
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By Mayur Kisani
 YouTube is the second-largest search engine in the world, which means that it has immense marketing potential for companies and brands. Here's something you probably didn't know: With more than a billion users, YouTube overall — and even YouTube on mobile alone — reaches more 18-34 and 18-49-year-olds than any cable network in the U.S. Here's how companies and brands can effectively leverage these numbers to reach more of their target audience.
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Builder
Builders are increasingly committed in to green building, according to a McGraw Hill Construction's Dodge Construction Market Forecast released recently.
The 2015 Smart Market Report, taking both quantitative and qualitative approaches, surveyed a total of 249 builders, remodelers, multifamily firms, and conducted nine in-depth interviews with homebuyers who purchased a home within the last year.
Nearly one-third (31 percent) of builders report that over 60% of home projects they've built this year featured green technology. By 2020, more than half (51 percent) of builders project that they'll reach that same level of green work.
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MultiBriefs
In an effort to enhance the overall content of Door & Window Business, we'd like to include peer-written articles in future editions. As a member of AWDI, your knowledge of the event industry lends itself to unprecedented expertise. And we're hoping you'll share this expertise with your peers through well-written commentary. Because of the digital format, there's no word limit and our group of talented editors can help with final edits. If you're interested in participating, please contact Ronnie Richard to discuss logistics.
Construction Equipment Guide
At first blush, the idea that a construction contractor should have a Facebook page may seem ridiculous.
Isn't Facebook the place for selfies, photos of drinking parties, vacation brags, photos of cute babies-puppies-kittens and everything else that has nothing to do with business and construction? That may have been true years ago, but Facebook has evolved and changed.
As of the third quarter 2015, there are 1.55 billion monthly active users — making Facebook the most popular social network platform worldwide. There are now more than 40 million small business pages and 41 percent of U.S. small businesses use Facebook. And all those numbers are growing. Facebook is solidly here.
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The FieldLens Blog
If you're a general contractor, you're almost never alone. You're constantly crossing paths with clients, architects, engineers, suppliers and subcontractors. Ask yourself honestly: How much time have you put into building on these relationships?
If you answered "not much," you're missing out on some big opportunities to help your business win.
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