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Some of the Oldest Buildings in the U.S.

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Originally constructed in Ardmore, Alabama in 1808 before being restored at to the Burritt on the Mountain museum in 2007, the Joel Eddins House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. As many as 100 people lived in Cliff Palace, which may have also been a social and administrative site with significant ceremonial importance.

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PSMJ Resources Blog: Managing Risk in Public Works

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Railroads are particularly problematic. Across all of North America railroad permitting is a common challenge. If a project requires coordination with a railroad, allow substantial extra time and budget. ► 2007. (8). Site Meter. • Rights of way. • Political/public acceptance. ► September. (12).

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BUSINESS REPORT: Nissan North America Expanding in Canton, MS

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Rolls-Royce North America opened its first outdoor jet engine testing facility at Stennis Space Center in 2007, and it was the company’s first outdoor jet engine test stand to be located outside the United Kingdom. The project represents a company investment of approximately $50 million and will create 35 jobs.

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

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Among a number of benefits, this allows Brunswick County to provide industries fully developed shovel-ready sites at low or no cost. Chicago is the nation’s rail hub that connects six of the seven class one railroads. gateway where all six major Class-One North American railroads can interchange traffic. Source: Hoosier Energy).

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

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The riverfront complex is being built on the old Advocate newspaper site bordered by Main, North, Lafayette Street and River Road. Honeywell Performance Materials and Technologies recently announced a $208-million investment in new manufacturing at its four production sites in Louisiana. The approximately $30.5 billion over 10 years.

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

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CSX has selected the Mount Clare rail yard in Baltimore for the proposed intermodal site. The Port currently has service by two Class I railroads, Norfolk Southern and CSX—both offer double-stack service to critical manufacturing and population centers. Army Corps of Engineers Artificial Island disposal site in New Jersey.

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STATE FOCUS: Lassoing Jobs In Texas

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When a single Texas site is competing against viable out-of-state options, the TEF provides a financial incentive to bring home projects that offer significant job creation and capital investment. Shovel-ready sites and notable companies reside in the Lubbock Business Park today. Refunds can range from $25,000 to $3.75

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