article thumbnail

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

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

From the July/August 2013 issue . The office building is scheduled for completion by spring 2015 with the residential complex following in the summer. After a couple of years of neck-and-neck finishes, China has surged ahead of the United States in Business Facilities’ 2013 global ranking for Renewable Energy Investment Leaders.

Metro 110
article thumbnail

Four years!!! What happened?

Do

Yep, the last post was in 2013. Among them I've always had a passion for model railroads, and now that my nearly two year old son seems just as excited (I should add my 6.5 That all said I'm getting out of my armchair of having read Model Railroader for the past two decades and I'm actually going to do something about it!

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

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

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

From the July/August 2013 issue. In January 2013, four Super Post-Panamax cranes became operational on the new container berth. The 50-foot deep container berth was completed in 2012, two years ahead of its original schedule. In May 2013, CSX Transportation Inc. By Jenny Vickers. markets via train or truck.

article thumbnail

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

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

From the September/October 2013 issue. When we scheduled a chat with Gov. Rick Perry of Texas for the September/October 2013 issue of Business Facilities , we assumed our encounter would be similar to the informal yet highly informative session we had with him in May at the State Capital in Austin. Texas Governor Rick Perry.

Texas 49
article thumbnail

Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Hours of Service (HOS) rule that went into effect on July 1, 2013 could create a reduction in industry productivity, projecting the need for another 100,000 drivers without an increase in shipping volume. Subsequently, the U.S. a total of 31,900 route miles.

article thumbnail

LOCATION FOCUS: California Dreamin’ – A Rebound Fueled By New Energy

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

From the January/February 2013 issue. BARSTOW: ONWARD AND UPWARD IN 2013. The City of Barstow believes there is much to be optimistic about in 2013. It is anticipated that the Draft EIR will be brought before the Planning Commission for certification in March 2013. By Robert Tilton. Barstow Casino & Resort Project.

article thumbnail

STATE FOCUS: Lassoing Jobs In Texas

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

From the September/October 2013 issue. Through the end of January 2013, the TETF has allocated more than $200 million in funds to 140 early stage companies, and $216 million in grant matching and research superiority funds to Texas universities. Hands-on training at Byron Martin Advanced Technology Center. Credit: Lubbock EDA.).

Texas 49