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OSHA Proposing Several New Rule Changes for Construction Through 2021

Construction Junkie

There are currently 24 OSHA related items on this year’s agenda, but only a handful affecting the construction industry: Blood Lead Level for Medical Removal Standard affected: 29 CFR 1926.62 The lead standards for general industry and construction are based on lead toxicity information that is over 35 years old.

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FEATURE STORY: Talking The Talk And Backing It Up With Results

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3 in Aerospace/Defense Industry Leaders, no. billion in additional investment from federal grants, private investors and industry has followed the TETF commitments, more than quadrupling the amount invested by the TETF. It was a bipartisan solution created with the input of industry and environmental groups.”.

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All About Concrete Expansion Joint | Types of Concrete Expansion Joints

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There will regularly give while a railroad passes a ditch, way, or figure of water. Fiber – is adaptable and straightforward to effort with the Best path and feasible. Cork – adaptable and straightforward to effort with the Best path and feasible. If the concrete cannot progress, you will obtain a split.

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

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Each of the four supersized cranes, known in the maritime industry as Super Post-Panamax, are 400-feet tall with the boom fully raised, can reach 22 containers across on a ship and can lift 187,500 pounds of cargo. The new cranes were manufactured by Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co., percent gain in cargoes handled.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Texas: Big Heart, Country, Business

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percent in 2011 with top exporting industries that included petroleum and coal products, chemicals, computer and electronic products, non-electrical machinery and transportation equipment. A Big Focus On Industry Clusters. The natural gas production industry is booming in Texas, due in large part to the Eagle Ford Shale in South Texas.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

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This public-private partnership with Louisiana Economic Development, IBM and LSU is a powerful example of the triangulation between industry, government and academia that elevates the state’s role as a national leader in economic development,” said Koubek. billion over 10 years. But Huntsville, our no. manufacturing sector.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Alabama Infrastructure Grant Program: Funds are available to public entities for extension of water, sewer and road facilities to service new or expanding industries. Alabama Industrial Access Road & Bridge Program: Provides financial assistance to communities for industrial access to new and expanding industries.

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