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Tom Lyerla, the standard bearer

The Korte Company

So he marched down to the carpenters’ union hall and applied as an apprentice, ready to learn a trade and return to his construction roots. When given the chance after the wastewater treatment job to leave the union, become salaried and move to office work, Tom once again said yes. None of it held Tom’s interest.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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Union Pacific and Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway are among those serving the state and provide transportation of raw materials and finished products throughout the nation. Rail access is provided by both the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) and Union Pacific (UP) railroads, as well as several short-line railroads.

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Pulse: 07/30/2012

ENR Construction

Survey Schedule. in the South Lake Union district of Seattle. Alaska The U.S. Civil Engineering Schools. Current Costs. Material Trends. Historical Indices. Quarterly Cost Reports. Economic Stimulus. --> FAQ. ENR Top Lists. ENR Sourcebooks. ENR California. ENR Midwest. ENR Mountainstates. ENR New York. ENR Southeast. 07/30/2012.

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GSA, LEED, USGBC, and Politics

Building Information Management

GSA is ahead of schedule in reducing its potable water and electricity use. Alaska Thermal Imaging LLC. Service Employees International Union. GSA earned the highest rating in all categories in the 2011 sustainability scorecard released from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). These efforts are paying off in real terms.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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ALASKA – updated for 2014. Gas Exploration and Development Credit (AS 43.20.043): Taxpayers may take a corporate income tax credit for 25% of qualifying expenditures incurred in exploration and development of natural gas reserves in Alaska, except for the North Slope. TAX INCENTIVES.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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Eligibility for the SBED program includes all communities in the state of Alaska with a population of less than 30,000. ALASKA FILM PRODUCTION INCENTIVE PROGRAM: Applicants can qualify for up to 44 percent in a transferable tax credit on qualified production expenditures in Alaska.

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