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The Road to Recovery in Detroit

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These have been dark days for Detroit. But out of the ashes of this monumental collapse — and in the midst of one of the most run-down neighborhoods in Detroit — a remarkable revival is rising like a phoenix. billion in its Jefferson North plant on Detroit’s dilapidated East Side.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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Your eyes weren’t deceiving you when you saw Detroit, MI sitting at No. Yes, we know that Detroit became the largest city in history to file for bankruptcy protection, a process the city is expected to emerge from this year. Together, they employ thousands. Samsung Electronics Co., Airbus is the largest customer of the U.S.

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Construction Issues in Limbo as Nation Awaits Election Results

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The measure has strong union support. ” For example, it would end the prohibition on secondary boycotts, and allow rapid unionization elections, Christianson says. .” ” For example, it would end the prohibition on secondary boycotts, and allow rapid unionization elections, Christianson says.

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Feature Story: Public-Private Partnerships – An Alliance For Progress That Works

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The expansion made room for 20 new employees, which brought its total employment in Sunrise to more than 70. Navy Federal Credit Union, Bristol-Myers Squibb and Deutsche Bank. More accurately, it came with their departure from Silicon Valley and a return to Detroit. million in capital investment. “For

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Guide to Top 2022-23 Construction Conferences & Events

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It takes place at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square this year. 25th Annual Lean Construction Congress (Detroit, MI). The 25th annual event will take place in Detroit, Michigan, from October 24–27, 2023. The 2023 dates are already live, so be sure to make plans to attend. Get more details. October 24–27, 2023.

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Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN

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DuPage County is in close proximity to North America’s largest inland port, the Centerpoint Intermodal Center, which provides direct access to the BNSF logistics park and the Union Pacific Joliet Intermodal Terminal. Louis, Indianapolis and Detroit—significant markets that I-69 will bring closer. “We Midwest Airports. It spans 1,786.47

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2021

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In my opinion, he is the pioneer of BIM technologies for Amazon and I am sure it will only benefit his employer.”. A few noteworthy jobs include The James at Harbour Tours, The SAP “Remainland” Project at SAP Vancouver, First West Credit Union Head Office, Molson Coors Fraser Valley Brewery and more. Detroit, Michigan.