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ARTBA Forecasts 3% Growth in Transportation Spending

Construction Equipment

transportation construction infrastructure market is expected to show modest growth in 2013, increasing three percent from $126.5 billion, according to the American Road and Transportation Builders Association’s (ARTBA) annual forecast. billion to $130.3 billion to $130.3 November 30, 2012. read more

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Logistics: No Drivers Needed

Business Facilities

In addition to warehouses, autonomous vehicles in logistics can also be found in airports, harbors and yards. 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. percent increase.

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Florida: A Warm Climate For Business Growth

Business Facilities

Businesses looking for workforce training, road infrastructure or specialized locations may also qualify for specific incentive programs. Here are a few keys to the Cape’s forecast: As the 10th largest city in Florida, Cape Coral is an ideal location for relocating businesses due to its large, talented and available workforce.

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Contractor EDGE Development Goes Over Financial Cliff | ENR.

ENR Construction

Search our site: Infrastructure. Description: Sureties Liberty Mutual and Safeco step in to complete contracts held by EDGE Development at a community college and an airport. Industry forecasts. contact us. industry jobs. SUBSCRIBE TODAY. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Environment.

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STATE FOCUS: Florida – Let The Sun Shine

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Southwest view of the Fort Lauderdale International Airport. According to the Florida & Metro Forecast 2013–2016 , published in April by the Institute for Economic Competitiveness (College of Business Administration, University of Central Florida), Florida’s economic future also looks bright. By Dominique Cantelme. percent in 2016.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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Labor Department forecasts that truck drivers will account for 43 percent of the growth in logistics jobs in the coming years. In comparison, railroads are in a much better position regarding infrastructure, equipment and personnel. Decatur has strong utility infrastructure capacity. Subsequently, the U.S. Maritime costs fell 0.9

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

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In 2012, the Port of New Orleans completed more than $100 million in new infrastructure projects port-wide in order to grow its facilities to handle rising trade volumes tied to the Panama Canal expansion. The airport itself has been modernized and expanded over the past 15 years with nearly $1 billion in improvements.

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