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ARTBA Forecasts 3% Growth in Transportation Spending

Construction Equipment

Growth is expected in highway and street pavements, private work for driveways and parking lots, airport terminal and runway work, railroads, and port and waterway construction. November 30, 2012. transportation construction infrastructure market is expected to show modest growth in 2013, increasing three percent from $126.5

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FEATURE STORY: Game-Changer In The Heartland

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Located on 250 acres of land at ADM’s Decatur processing complex, the new intermodal ramp offers direct access to three Class I railroads and close proximity to four interstate highways and a major U.S. According to the American Association of Railroads, U.S. billion in 2012 after soaring 30 percent in 2011. In 2012, Gov.

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OSHA pushing to protect whistleblowers

FDR Safety

In June 2012, OSHA found the Norfolk Southern Railway in violation of similar anti-retaliation provisions in the federal Railroad Safety Act when it terminated three employees who reported injuries. An increase in the number of OSHA retaliation complaints. Damages of more than $800,000 were assessed.

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NOLA Tops Logistics List, San Jose Leading IT Hub In BF’s 2013 Metro Rankings Report

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via a 14,500-mile inland waterway system, six Class One railroads and a nexus of interstate highways, New Orleans is the port of choice for the movement of everything from steel, rubber and manufactured goods to commodities like coffee,” said Editor in Chief Jack Rogers. Also in 2012, Gov. Bobby Jindal cut the ribbon on a $36.4-million

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PSMJ Resources Blog: Managing Risk in Public Works

PSMJ Resources

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. ► 2012. (57). Breakthough 2012. • Rights of way. • Political/public acceptance. HubTrotter.

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Construction of World Trade Centers

The Constructor

Mon, 1 Oct 2012 About Jobs Connect Groups Forums Toolbar SMS Alerts RSS Feed Search The Constructor Subscribe by E-Mail to receive latest updates. In gaining approval for the project, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey agreed to take over the Hudson & Manhattan Railroad which became the Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH).

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Business Report: Businesses Are Finding It’s Better In The Bluegrass State

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In the second quarter of 2013, Kentucky ranked first nationally in the number of new businesses reported—a six percent increase over the same period in 2012. Kentucky has 2,760 rail miles and is a center for railroad giants: CSX, Canadian National, and Norfolk Southern. by CNBC in 2012. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.