article thumbnail

Top Ten Construction Projects in World

Construction Cost Estimating

These construction projects can range from small residential houses to giant skyscrapers or miles-long bridges. The grounds of this project will be crisscrossed with miles and miles of highways, railroads, and streets to connect it with the rest of the country.

article thumbnail

California-Based Logistics Company Picks Indiana

Business Facilities

In addition to distribution, the Indiana facility will also house sales, customer service and product development operations. Last year the company shipped more than half a million parts across the nation, which is a 40 percent increase from 2014.

Indiana 56
professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

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

article thumbnail

STATE FOCUS: Kansas Focuses On The All-Around

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

From the January/February 2014 issue. Kansas also has one of the best and most extensive railroad systems in the country; the state’s 4,776 miles of track account for 2.23 railroad miles. Plains Workforce Training/Skilled Workforce BF-Jan/Feb-2014 GO Topeka KanVet taxes Topeka' Photo: Kansas Department of Commerce.).

Kansas 45
article thumbnail

Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

Business Facilities

From the July/August 2014 issue. To read about the 2014 state rankings, visit this link.). JPMorgan Chase, the nation’s largest bank, recently announced it will provide $100 million to help Detroit with housing repairs, blight removal, job training and economic development projects over the next five years. automotive industry.

Metro 111
article thumbnail

BUSINESS REPORT: Joplin Area Rises From The Rubble And Reaches For New Heights

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

From the January/February 2014 issue. 6, 2014 with the opening of three new schools: Irving Elementary, Soaring Heights Elementary and East Middle School. 6, 2014 with the opening of three new schools: Irving Elementary, Soaring Heights Elementary and East Middle School. By Jonathan Sanders.

article thumbnail

Snapshots: 60 Seconds… With Bill Hagerty, Commissioner, Tennessee Department Of Economic And Community Development

Business Facilities

From the July/August 2014 issue. Reno got clobbered by the Great Recession, hit by a double-whammy of shriveled tourism and a decimated housing market. percent, its housing prices are rising and just about every week brings the arrival of a new tech company. Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report.

article thumbnail

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

Business Facilities

percent in 2014 to $1.45 percent in 2014. percent in 2014 due to stronger shipment volumes and inventory carrying charges that were up 2.1 In 2014, consumers began to drive the economy once again as consumer confidence measures soared,” said Wilson. percent to $80 billion in 2014. percent in 2014.

Roads 41