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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. percent drop in 2017. transportation infrastructure market is anticipated to rebound slightly next year, following a 2.8

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ARTBA Forecasts 1.3 Percent Growth in 2017

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percent in 2017, driven largely by increases in highway and bridge private construction activity supporting residential and commercial developments, according to the American Road & Transportation Builders Association’s (ARTBA) chief economist. Total transportation construction and related market activity is expected to grow 1.3

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A bank that doesn’t go far enough?

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This is estimated by the Office of Budget Responsibility to equate to providing about £1.5Bn a year in investment, which would not impact on its UK economic growth forecasts. The Green lobby however fears that without a clear net zero mandate, the bank’s money could go to roads, coal mines or incinerators rather than green projects.

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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 Has the nation’s No.

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Why You Need a Long-Term Construction Software Partner

Viewpoint Construction Technology

By 2020, technology adoption in construction is expected to reach 70 percent, according to a 2017 report from McKinsey Global Institute. Without that, you’re likely to run into headaches down the road. In 2017 alone, Viewpoint issued more than 50 releases and updates across our office, team and field products.

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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. The cities and towns in Johnson County have all the pieces in place, including the infrastructure with plans for roads and excess capacity for sewer and water to drive development, Aubin said.

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Workforce Training: Engineering A Skilled Workforce

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The project should be completed by August 2017. The region also hosts two notable economic successes: leading off-road vehicle producer Polaris and pioneering firearms maker Remington Outdoor Co. AIDT assists Polaris in assembling and preparing its workforce to design a new generation of off-road vehicles. 220 in Daleville.