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Less Than Half of All U.S. Counties are Affordable for Homeownership

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The largest metros where homeownership remains affordable on average are Chicago, Houston, Philadelphia, Cleveland, and Tampa. . Counties deemed unaffordable are those with housing costs exceeding 28% of the average household income.

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State of the Construction Industry: June Roundup

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AGC Uses Targeted Ads to Try to Prevent Work Zone Crashes. A survey from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) found that 54 percent of highway contractors reported crashes in their work zones within the past year. The AGC aims to increase work zone safety this summer with targeted advertising.

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Five Retail Construction Tips from Zara’s New Magnificent Mile Store

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As many of you may know, Englewood Construction recently completed Zara’s largest store in the United States at 700 N. in Chicago. For those familiar with Chicago, you may also know this store offers a prime corner location on the city’s famed Magnificent Mile. Michigan Ave. 1. They had never heard of the GNMAA.

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FEATURE STORY: Game-Changer In The Heartland

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The Midwest Inland Port provides an opportunity to ship inbound and outbound raw materials and products via rail containers anywhere in the United States and internationally in a more efficient and cost effective manner and serves as ground zero for logistics and distribution opportunities in Decatur and all of Central Illinois.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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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. By Business Facilities Editorial Staff. From the March/April 2014 issue.

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Rising Export Volumes Spur Inland Port Development Across the U.S.

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exports, especially to countries such as China, has put a spotlight on the need for strategic inland ports across the United States, according to Jones Lang LaSalle in a new white paper exploring supply chain dynamics. Many of the country’s inland ports are located in the Midwest, including Chicago, Memphis, St.

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

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Houston (Zone 84) and El Paso (Zone 68) also shined in BF’s new ranking of top Foreign Trade Zones. Broward County, FL (Zone 25) and El Paso (Zone 68) took top honors in the Top FTZs (Exports) category. automotive industry, the United States (10.3 GLOBAL RANKINGS. and Japan combined.

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