Iowa approves $3.4B infrastructure plan
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The transportation commission approved a 2019-2023 program that includes airport, transit, railroad, trail and highway projects.
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ARTBA Forecasts 3% Growth in Transportation Spending
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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 billion.
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Port of South Louisiana: Your Key to the World
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JULY 31, 2019
To date, 70 companies utilize the Port’s intermodal transportation network of roadways, rail, air, and waterways. Regionally, the Port contributes $1.8 billion in income, $14.4 billion in revenue, and $72.5 million in state and local taxes. Learn More. Read: Port of South Louisiana: Your Key to the World at BusinessFacilities.com.
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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow
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MAY 12, 2014
SelectUSA states that “A highly integrated supply chain network in the United States links producers and consumers through multiple transportation modes, including air and express delivery services, freight rail, maritime transport and truck transport. logistics and transportation industry totaled $1.33
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LOCATION SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK: Brick City Development Corporation
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FEBRUARY 21, 2014
Since the 19th century, Newark has been a major hub for industry, trade, and transport thanks to its port facilities, railroads, quality workforce, and strategic location. Recent developments, including city-wide construction initiatives and unrivaled broadband infrastructure, make Newark a more attractive business location than ever.
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Top Construction Projects in Chicago
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The plan for expansion to the Chicago O’Hare airport is to make modifications to ten gates and develop and operate ten concession locations. The 78 is a $7 billion project planned by developer Related Midwest to turn 62 acres of former railroad property into a 21st-century neighborhood. 3 – O’Hare Expansion Plan.
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52 Winners in the Next Economy
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APRIL 26, 2012
are building new infrastructure and growing their economies at exponential rates. The Aerotropolis Steering Committee has taken steps to set the city on a strategic path to redevelop the area around Memphis International Airport and other areas in the business community. Memphis touts all four modes of transportation.
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FEATURE STORY: Game-Changer In The Heartland
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NOVEMBER 26, 2013
The long anticipated Midwest Inland Port ramp will enable businesses to tap into the company’s deep transportation and logistics expertise and provide a platform for economic growth in central Illinois. Intermodal containers can be loaded with virtually any type of product and are transported by truck, railcar and ship.
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Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN
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JULY 6, 2016
Presented by Penske Logistics and authored by transportation consultant, Rosalyn Wilson, senior business analyst at Parsons Corporation, the report tracks and measures all costs associated with moving freight through the U.S. The transportation sector of the logistics industry grew by 3.6 Costs for water transportation rose 8.9
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Ports And FTZs:Â Enter With Less Risk
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OCTOBER 17, 2016
Ports provide the link for getting goods to consumers and transporting U.S. An airport of entry (AOE), usually designated with the word “international”, provides customs and immigration services for incoming flights. These services allow the airport to serve as an initial port of entry for foreign visitors arriving in a country.
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Celadon to Open Driver Training School in Indy, Add 500 New Jobs
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MARCH 26, 2013
“At the heart of the nation, our convenient location and expansive transportation infrastructure strengthen Indiana’s reputation as the ‘Crossroads of America.’ Indiana is home to more than 11,000 total highway miles, four international airports and 4,165 miles of active rail track.
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51 FEATURE STORY: Logistics Clusters Are Jobs Magnets
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AUGUST 5, 2013
These include transportation carriers of all kinds, as well as warehousing, distribution, third-party logistics services, manufacturers’ operations, retailers and distributers who may have their own distribution centers. Sheffi is a professor of Engineering Systems and director of the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics (CTL).
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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Soaring To New Heights
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OCTOBER 1, 2013
Shreveport Regional Airport. Our major airports offer industrial property with runway access available to companies seeking to establish operations with enhanced ROI and lower costs. AeroPark at the Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV) in Shreveport, Louisiana has 250 acres available for development with all infrastructure in place.
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49 LOCATION FOCUS: The Heartland of America Beats Strong
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OCTOBER 22, 2012
The state boasts an excellent transportation infrastructure that makes it a natural and cost-effective location for any business. Illinois rail network offers 52 railroads that provide service to every part of the country and its prime location also makes the state a natural hub for air travel.
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State Focus: Arkansas – Easy To Reach, Easy To Grow
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MAY 19, 2014
Arkansas offers companies a strong transportation network with intersecting Interstates, rail access and water transportation. 1,677 miles of Class 1 railroads. Many of Arkansas’s port locations have railway connections that provide a smooth transition for various modes of transportation and quick delivery.
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Location Focus: Illinois – Trying to Make Headway in Every Way
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SEPTEMBER 10, 2014
According to the Chicago Tribune , “The fund will award convertible notes initially ranging from $100,000 to $500,000 to early-stage Illinois-based companies working in renewable energy, energy efficiency, smart grid, next-generation transportation and water resource management.
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Snapshots: 60 Seconds… With Bill Hagerty, Commissioner, Tennessee Department Of Economic And Community Development
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AUGUST 27, 2014
Tennessee’s strength in transportation and logistics offer unparalleled access to all markets within the U.S. BF: The airport in Memphis is one of the world’s busiest air cargo facilities, home to FedEx’s North American shipping hub. How critical is logistics infrastructure to maintaining the strong growth potential of Tennessee? .
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BUSINESS REPORT: Joplin Area Rises From The Rubble And Reaches For New Heights
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MARCH 19, 2014
For companies seeking a central location that reaches numerous major metro areas, excellent transportation connections and a capable labor force, Joplin, MO is a great place to locate. Transportation to those markets is efficient, thanks to Interstate highways and substantial rail connections.
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LOCATION FOCUS: Indiana — More And More Roads Are Leading To “The Crossroads Of America”
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JANUARY 14, 2014
Recently you may have heard that Indianapolis International Airport is offering daily nonstop flights to both Los Angeles and San Francisco. Several ongoing infrastructure upgrades taking place are greatly enhancing transportation in the region, adding to the capacity for businesses to grow. By Dominique Cantelme.
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SNAPSHOTS: 60 Seconds… With Larry V. Parman, Secretary, Oklahoma Department Of Commerce
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MARCH 7, 2014
Oklahoma has many infrastructure assets serving each mode of transportation (road, water, air, rail and pipeline) that help our existing distribution companies thrive. In addition to ground/trucking, we have an excellent proposition in air, rail, water, and pipeline distribution including 3 major airports, two with 9,800 ft.
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LOCATION FOCUS: United It Stands
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MAY 1, 2013
They encompass landscapes that range from farms, forests, rivers and lakes to mountains, towns and urban cities and a transportation infrastructure with airports, highways, waterways, subways, bridges and tunnels to help move its more than 19 million residents where they need to go. Its nine counties (e.g.,
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California-Based Logistics Company Picks Indiana
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OCTOBER 3, 2016
From our central location to our world-class airports, interstates, railroads and waterways, Indiana is a state that works for logistics. “As the Crossroads of America, Indiana is the perfect base for delivering products to customers across the country,” said Governor Mike Pence.
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FEATURE STORY: State of the Year – Tennessee
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FEBRUARY 19, 2014
In addition to retaining its automotive crown, Tennessee notched top 10 finishes in Best Business Climate, Best Infrastructure, Renewable Energy Leaders (Power Generation) and Best Education Climate. WORLD-CLASS INFRASTRUCTURE. Memphis, TN was our top-ranked air-cargo hub and finished in the top 10 for Lowest Cost of Living.
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STATE FOCUS: Lassoing Jobs In Texas
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DECEMBER 3, 2013
million people and a nation-leading state infrastructure, it’s ensuring the future is as bright as the present. The Lubbock Rail Port is a 526-acre tract of land that provides access to Interstate 27, the Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport and Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway. Credit: Lubbock EDA.).
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Deepwater Horizon: Three Years Later
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APRIL 12, 2013
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Food Processing: Generating Growth for Good Eats
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MARCH 22, 2016
Fast and efficient transportation and logistics infrastructure also fuels the growth of this industry, as well as international markets (L.A. Brampton is also at the center of Canada’s major transportation corridors and close to the U.S. Preferred often brings popcorn here from Nebraska via the railroad. Italpasta Ltd.
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Global Growth Surge in Southwest Louisiana
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SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
We selected Louisiana as the site for the state-of-the-art, steam-cracking facility and adjacent ethylene glycol plant due to the advantages of existing infrastructure, including access to competitive feedstock resources, as well as the distribution infrastructure and a skilled and well-trained workforce,” Chung said.
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State Focus: Minnesota’s Formula For Success
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MAY 14, 2014
Paul International Airport. From tax breaks to worker training grants to infrastructure improvements, a variety of incentives and financial assistance is available to help companies start up, expand and relocate in Minnesota. MSP International Airport offers non-stop flights to 114 U.S. to Bloomington, near the Minneapolis-St.
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LOCATION FOCUS: Texas: Big Heart, Country, Business
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OCTOBER 19, 2012
percent in 2011 with top exporting industries that included petroleum and coal products, chemicals, computer and electronic products, non-electrical machinery and transportation equipment. In July 2012, XCOR announced the creation of its new Commercial Space Research and Development Center headquarters at the Midland International Airport.
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45 Feature Story: Shovel-Ready Sites – Fired Up, Ready To Go
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JUNE 19, 2014
million aviation technical school is nearing completion at the Fairhope Airport Industrial Park, designated at an Alabama AdvantageSite. Alabama’s AdvantageSite program has had a tremendous success record in matching new industrial projects with infrastructure-rich sites in the state. ALABAMA SITES ARE READY FOR JOB-CREATING GROWTH.
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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings
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AUGUST 5, 2013
via a 14,500-mile inland waterway system, six Class One railroads and a nexus of interstate highways, New Orleans is the port of choice for the movement of everything from steel, rubber and manufactured goods to commodities like coffee,” said Editor in Chief Jack Rogers. With its proximity to the center of the U.S.
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State by State Incentives Guide
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APRIL 15, 2014
Alabama Infrastructure Grant Program: Funds are available to public entities for extension of water, sewer and road facilities to service new or expanding industries. In 2001 the MRZ designation was renewed for the former Williams Air Force Base, now known as Williams Gateway Airport. ALABAMA - updated for 2014.
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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE
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MARCH 21, 2014
ALABAMA INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM: Funds are available for extension of water, sewer and road facilities. HEALTHY FOREST ENTERPRISE INCENTIVES PROGRAM (HF): Provides incentives for certified businesses that are primarily engaged in harvesting, initial processing or transporting of qualifying forest products.
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LOCATION FOCUS: California Dreamin’ – A Rebound Fueled By New Energy
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FEBRUARY 28, 2013
Sacramento has a prime central location near the San Francisco Bay Area and key distribution channels via an international airport, deep-water channel seaport, and rail and interstate freeway systems. Barstow is a major transportation corridor that serves more than 60 million travelers and 19 million vehicles each year.
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COVER STORY: Shovel Ready Sites Are Growing From The Ground Up
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NOVEMBER 4, 2013
Cloud’s Airport Industrial Park, an area certified as “Shovel Ready” under the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Shovel Ready Site Certification Program. Shovel Ready Silver certified sites means that its documentation is less than one year old and has proper zoning and infrastructure built to the property.
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Cover Story: New Energy Powers Growth
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APRIL 8, 2014
will produce high quality transportation fuels, including GTL diesel, as well as other value-adding chemical products. states with service to all six Class I railroads, and offers more than 7,300 miles of oil pipeline and 11,200 miles of gas pipeline. So evolved is Louisiana’s pipeline infrastructure that the state’s No.
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56 Industry Focus: Food Processing – The Process Of Consistency
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JULY 15, 2014
This aids in long-distance transportation as well as long-time storage. Food-related manufacturing is present in many of the public power communities across the state, largely because the communities have a low cost of operation and a wealth of infrastructure to aid in the production process. As a hub in the Great Lakes St.
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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration
Building Information Management
JULY 27, 2016
Site and Infrastructure Subgroup: Divisions 30 – 39. Special Project Procedures for Airport Facilities. 02 81 00 Transportation and Disposal of Hazardous Materials. There are 49 Divisions. General Requirements Subgroup: Division 01. Facility Construction Subgroup: Divisions 02 – 19. Facility Services Subgroup: Divisions 20 – 29.
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JULY 27, 2016
Site and Infrastructure Subgroup: Divisions 30 – 39. Special Project Procedures for Airport Facilities. 02 81 00 Transportation and Disposal of Hazardous Materials. There are 49 Divisions. General Requirements Subgroup: Division 01. Facility Construction Subgroup: Divisions 02 – 19. Facility Services Subgroup: Divisions 20 – 29.
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