Aside from thermal cracks, a related focus for structural engineers are gaps between dissimilar materials that respond to heat differently. For both of these reasons, New York City buildings will likely see an uptick in thermal cracking and weathering this century, according to Rutgers’ Andrews.
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NJSPL – Examining New Income Distribution Data from the U.S. BEA
The United States Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) recently began publishing state-level data on the distribution of personal income across households. Newly released data offer an opportunity to examine the distribution of income and income inequality in New Jersey compared to the nation and other states over the last decade, with the possibility of eventually incorporating these measures into the R/ECON state economic forecast.
New Income Distribution Data from the U.S. BEA
Based on the BEA data for 2022, New Jersey’s median personal income ranked 4th in the nation at $137,252, about 23% higher than the national median.
How does New Jersey benefit from tax incentives given to film, TV and AI industries?
“It’s simply because AI is such a hot topic right now, such a hot term, I’m not sure how this would necessarily differ from any of the targeted industries they already identify, which are mostly high-tech industries,” Irving said.
How a major hurricane could upend Cape and Islands’ economy
“The houses that were affected by Sandy that suffered damage, for three years they were worth less than neighboring houses, but by year four the market had forgotten. And they were worth just as much as neighboring houses,” Andrews said.
Linking Broadband Availability and Education to Digital Skills
This latest report explores the effects of broadband availability on perceived digital skills and the moderating role of education.
Mian: Affordable housing in God’s backyard
100,000 churches may close in the next few decades. Some are repurposing their property to provide affordable housing, as the housing crisis intensifies across the country.
Do you have one of the most common jobs in New Jersey?
As the baby boomer population ages out and becomes and becomes one of the health care and nursing sector’s biggest group of consumers, nursing and healthcare jobs will continue to increase according to James Hughes.
NJSPL – The New Jersey Induced Travel Calculator
The calculator also provides a way to check the quality of existing forecasts of increased travel. Forecasts of travel should be included in environmental assessments of specific projects, and for large projects an environmental impact report is usually required by the National Environmental Policy Act.
Kelly O’Brien (MCRP ’09) Named Fairfax City Hometown Hero
Kelly O’Brien (MCRP ’09) was Named Fairfax City Hometown Hero by Fox 5 DC.