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CA Gov. Jerry Brown backs over-budget bullet train in final address

Construction Dive

The project is $27 billion over budget and behind schedule, but according Brown, cost overruns — and lawsuits — are just part of the process.

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Public Sector Facilities Professionals – Improving Facilities Repair & Renovation Outcomes

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If you want a proven solution that enables you to consistently deliver quality repair, renovation, and “minor” new builds on-time and on-budget, keep reading. Four BT, LLC 303 Riverwood Lane Dunsmuir, CA 96025. Improving Facilities Repair & Renovation Outcomes. Schedule a quick 15-minute introductory call.

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The Hottest U.S. Real Estate Markets Are Reporting New Record-High Prices

Pro Builder

February’s hottest housing markets could spell trouble for budget-conscious buyers. California buyers have made it known [that] they are ready to play the game of real estate, despite the rising costs, even though they are over the national median,” says Chantay Bridges, a senior real estate specialist at EXP Realty in Beverly Hills, CA.

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New Jersey Is Home to Six of the Nation’s 10 Counties Most Vulnerable to a Downturn

Pro Builder

In these regions, substantial homeownership costs like mortgage payments, property taxes, and insurance on median-priced single-family homes consumed over 30% of average local wages, while homes in pricey housing markets like San Joaquin County, CA and Bergen County, NJ required even larger shares of local incomes at 48.9% Housing Markets.

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Construction Americas 2015 Exposition

Construction Marketing

Following are some of the key benefits of sponsorship: Company/brand logo on CA website. Profile listing and link on CA website. There is a sponsor package for every budget including Premiere Sponsors, and several event sponsorship options. Recognition on event signage, and during panel discussions. Sponsor lounge access.

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Specifying corrosion inhibiting admixtures for concrete structures

Construction Specifier

How is an engineer to keep up with these demands while staying within a limited budget? However, as time goes on, the concrete reacts with atmospheric CO2 and ultimately replaces calcium hydroxide (Ca[OH] 2 ) with calcium carbonate (CaCO₃), which lowers the pH of the concrete so the rebar is no longer protected.

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New Resource Announced For Cities Seeking Innovation And Economic Revitalization

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

The program will allow city officials access to best practices and advice from national experts on community development, economic development, operations, budget and other key issues. The NRN will help cities address these challenges through on-the-ground expert visits and technical assistance, among other services.