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2018 ARTBA Transportation Construction Forecast: Modest

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The American Road & Transportation Builders Association’s (ARTBA) has released its economic forecast for 2018 and says the U.S. transportation infrastructure market is anticipated to rebound slightly next year, following a 2.8 percent drop in 2017.

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A bank that doesn’t go far enough?

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One thing that can be confidently said about the newly announced National Infrastructure Bank (NIB) is that it won’t be funding very much of the procurement of the UK’s national infrastructure. It was scrapped in 2017 and was criticised for delivering poor value for money. Few in the construction industry would object to that.

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Florida: A Warm Climate For Business Growth

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From the July/August 2017 Issue . Businesses looking for workforce training, road infrastructure or specialized locations may also qualify for specific incentive programs. In 2017, Moody’s Analytics expects the metro area’s population to expand 3.61 By the BF Staff. percent) and output growth (6.82

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Logistics: No Drivers Needed

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From the September/October 2017 Issue. A major logistics trend on the rise is autonomous road transportation—no drivers needed. Our communities, including Greenwood and Franklin, have made investments in their own infrastructure, schools and downtowns and are committed to providing the quality of place residents are looking for.

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Workforce Training: Engineering A Skilled Workforce

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The project should be completed by August 2017. From startups to major players, the county offers businesses a unique blend of a rural environment and hometown atmosphere with the infrastructure, incentives and a highly skilled workforce that tech employers need. 220 in Daleville. million and create 1,800 new jobs.

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Advanced Manufacturing: Manufacturing Gets Smarter, Faster

Business Facilities

From the September/October 2017 Issue. Here’s a peek at what’s driving change in 2017: The factory of the future: Tesla’s “Gigafactory,” may represent not just what future factories look like, but how companies approach their entire manufacturing process. The program boasts 225 member companies and 650 students enrolled for fall 2017.

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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

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Our 2016 awards include recognition for the locations that have led the way in smart-grid modernization, innovative funding for infrastructure projects, renewable energy breakthroughs and new tools for supporting startups and entrepreneurs. and the largest road project in Pennsylvania’s history. Plenary Group USA Ltd.

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