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The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: A Pivotal Moment for Water Public-Private Partnerships in the United States

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According to the American Society of Civil Engineers, there is a $105 billion funding gap for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projected over the next two decades. [1] USACE Funding for Water Infrastructure In a decisive move, the IIJA allocated $17.1 billion to the U.S. Indeed, $1.5 billion). [6] Indeed, $1.5 billion). [6]

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Workforce Training: Engineering A Skilled Workforce

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The governors all had the same message: the United States is in a global competition for 21st-century jobs and, if we don’t have the skilled workers needed to fill the requirements of advanced manufacturers or emerging players in new high-tech growth sectors, the U.S. Terry McAuliffe (left) congratulates Eldor Corp.

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Georgia Ports See Surge In Private Investments, Record Cargo Volumes

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Georgia experienced record cargo volumes, infrastructure development, and two new customers bringing a combined 1 million square feet of additional distribution center space to Savannah, Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) Executive Director Griff Lynch announced during his recent State of the Port Address. Savannah handled 3.85 Georgia Gov.

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

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This means ports must have both a 50-foot channel depth with sufficient channel width and turning basin size, cranes capable of loading and unloading Post Panamax ships, and terminal docks engineered to handle the new, bigger cranes required for such vessels. For years, these megaships docked on the West Coast, sending cargo to U.S.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – State Rankings

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The looming specter of climate change combined with an inexorable rise in commodity prices has placed the availability of cleaner energy (at competitive prices) front and center as a top priority. We’re always striving to refine and expand our rankings categories, looking for the most valid metrics to justify our evaluations.

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COVER STORY: Editors’ Location Picks

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This year’s Location Picks are a diverse group of communities which have successfully planted their flag on the battlefield for new growth sectors. This year’s Location Picks are a diverse group of communities which have successfully planted their flag on the battlefield for new growth sectors. Pittsburgh: Healthcare Hub.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Texas: Big Heart, Country, Business

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A major incentive is the Texas Emerging Technology Fund (ETF), which is designed to expedite the development and commercialization of new technologies and to attract and create jobs in technology fields. Texas also is home to six of the top 50 companies on the Fortune 500 list, third only after New York and California. to do business.

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