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Federal Infrastructure Bill Paves the Way Toward More Transportation Infrastructure Public-Private Partnerships

Constructlaw

In this article, the first in a series, we explore (1) the doubling of private activity bonds, (2) a P3 technical assistance program for government agencies, (3) TIFIA driven value-for-money analyses, (4) the streamlining of important environmental reviews, and (5) the creation of a government reporting feedback loop on P3 projects.

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Hawaii Talks Underwater Tunnel Construction

Construction Equipment

A bill that would require the Hawaii Department of Transportation to study the feasibility of a new route to connect Ewa, Hawaii to downtown Honolulu has cleared its first committee, the Honolulu Civil Beat reports. According to the article, the state would build an underwater tunnel for vehicle…

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Converting downtown office into multifamily residential: Let’s stop and think about this

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Preliminary feasibility studies are flouting the conventional wisdom, showing that it’s more fiscally responsible to raze a commercial tower and replace it with a ground-up residential tower rather than an adaptive reuse into residential. In his slate.com article, “The Ticking Time Bomb in America’s Downtowns,” Henry Grabar explains, “.

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What Is Canal | Classification of Canals | What Is Perennial Canal | Advantages & Disadvantages of Canal Irrigation

CivilJungle

Canal plays one of the most important roles in transportation and global commerc e. The canal is widely used for the irrigation and drainage urban Water Supply, hydroelectric power generation, transportation of cargo and power generation purposes. It plays a vital role in Transportation. Introduction of Canal. Canal Irrigation.

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SPECIAL REPORT: Site Location Factors For Automotive Suppliers

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Site utilization for automotive suppliers from a feasibility, cost, and developmental risk perspective is typically driven by confirmation that the following location criteria are satisfied: Size, shape, topography and room for future expansion; site buffer should provide protection from residential and commercial neighbors. Great Lakes U.S.

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Do You Wear Socks with Cowboy Boots?

Work Gearz

I know all this information can get overwhelming but worry not, this article can help you if you give some of your time reading it. Meanwhile, because nylon can wick water away, a nylon mix is also a feasible option for boot socks. Okay, so why do you need to wear socks with cowboy boots in the first place? Check on Amazon.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

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As part of its portion of $72 million in state incentives for Hankook, the Tennessee Department of Transportation has pledged infrastructure improvements including widening interstate exit ramps and creating a five-lane access road to the Corporate Business Park’s southern entrance near the site of the new plant.

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