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PSMJ Resources Blog: Managing Risk in Public Works

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There is a prescribed process for complying with the environmental permitting process. Railroads are particularly problematic. Across all of North America railroad permitting is a common challenge. If a project requires coordination with a railroad, allow substantial extra time and budget. New York Times.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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In comparison, railroads are in a much better position regarding infrastructure, equipment and personnel. Three Class I railroads (Norfolk Southern, Canadian Northern and the CSX) serve Decatur and are directly interconnected through a privately owned intermodal ramp as part of the Midwest Inland Port. Subsequently, the U.S.

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State Focus – Kansas: The Sunflower State Is Blooming and Booming

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K nown as the Sunflower State, Kansas boasts a highly skilled workforce, outstanding infrastructure, low operating costs and a location in the heart of America. the state offers easy access to clients across North America. This railroad system includes the Logistics Park Kansas City intermodal facility located in Edgerton, Kansas.

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Global Growth Surge in Southwest Louisiana

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The Director of Economic Development, Frank Fink will serve as the Parish guide to finding the right site, work through Zoning and Permitting issues and provide a complete set of regional demographic data and interpretation. There is a four-lane interstate quality highway US 90 (future I-49) that parallels the railroads.

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PSMJ Resources Blog: MHC says starts rise in August; housing is.

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’” Data on August housing starts and building permits that the Census Bureau released on Tuesday show a mixed outlook for residential construction. from August 2010; permits, a reliable indicator of near-term single family construction, rose 2.5% Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA). and 2.0%, respectively.

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FEATURE STORY: Racing To Be Ready – U.S. Ports Prepare for Post Panamax Era

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Under a public-private partnership (P3) agreement with Ports America Chesapeake, a 50-foot deep container berth was constructed in 2012. Through our collaboration with Ports America, we’re moving the Port of Baltimore forward, creating jobs and connecting our State with cities and ports half a world away. THE BAYONNE BRIDGE IS RISING.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: The Process of Food

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Barilla America, which produces the nation’s #1 brand of pasta, selected Avon, NY for its $100-million manufacturing and distribution center after a site-selector led search of 54 locations in 13 states. million of infrastructure (roads, water, sewer, lighting and a railroad siding) was constructed at no cost to local taxpayers.