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Ignoring water issues can harm the economy - Contractor Magazine

Contractor Magazine

In Chicago, water rates are expected to double over the next five years; in many locales water and sewer rates collide with energy conservation, such as with water-cooled ice machines or air conditioning. A cooling tower might save 3 cents to 5 cents per ton-hour over an air-cooled system, but the water and sewer costs may be 6 cents.

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Pennsylvania Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

Business Facilities

Digital & Robotic Technology: The Technology Collaborative (TTC) was formed in 2005 through the merger of the Pittsburgh Digital Greenhouse and the Robotics Foundry. Visit www.newPA.com/business for more program details. Funds may be used to acquire land, conduct environmental assessment and remediation and perform demolition.

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State by State Incentives Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Alabama Infrastructure Grant Program: Funds are available to public entities for extension of water, sewer and road facilities to service new or expanding industries. System must be placed in service between December 31, 2005 and December 31, 2012. Sewer Lines, Sewage Treatment Facilities. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

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Mark Grinter, the teacher

The Korte Company

When it came time to decide on materials for storm sewers, the case for high density polyethylene pipe (HDPP) was clear as day to Mark. He additionally moved into a Project Manager position at the end of 2005. HDPP cost less, lasted longer and weighed less (making for a safer install) compared to concrete pipes. .’”

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

ALABAMA INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM: Funds are available for extension of water, sewer and road facilities. SINGLE FACTOR APPORTIONMENT: 2005, Georgia became the first state in the Southeast to adopt a “Single Factor Gross Receipts” apportionment formula. BUSINESS TAX CREDITS.

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

Manhole, Sewer. Application: This standard applies to manholes which contain sanitary sewer lines or other related piping systems. Examine structural features of sewer line, interior of manhole, manhole frame and cover, etc. Recommended Tools, Materials, and Equipment: 1. Standard Tools – Basic 2. Respirator 3. Check points: 1.

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Industry Focus: Food Processing – The Process Of Consistency

Business Facilities

All preliminary work such as extending utilities, rail, water and sewer is complete at both sites which are “ready to go and ready to market.”. After we extended 20 inch water lines to the site, 12 inch sewer lines, access roads, gas lines and telecommunications it only made sense to utilize the infrastructure that is in place.”.