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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

Business Facilities

Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs) Program was created in 1934 with the goal of helping businesses in the U.S. According to the National Association of Foreign Trade Zones (NAFTZ), in 2014, goods exported directly from U.S. As the region’s conduit to travel, BNA often serves as the first and last impression of Nashville for travelers.

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Managing Moisture in Walls

Pro Builder

Capillary action: When porous materials (wood, masonry, others) become saturated with moisture, the moisture will continue to travel through the material until it runs into an impenetrable barrier. Well-installed WRBs are important in all climate zones. . Foam the openings at the back of electrical boxes.

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Curt Horstmann won’t sit still

The Korte Company

My dad was a carpenter, my brother did a little electrical, my other brother did some plumbing. Blame it on his parents — especially his dad, Vince, who owned Highland Ready Mix and supplied concrete for many of Ralph Korte’s early jobs. Me and a good friend, we made a trip over to see the submarine and the actual war zone.

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T-SLAB takes precast concrete floor systems to the next level

Construction Specifier

T-SLAB takes precast concrete floor systems to the next level. Last summer, Tindall announced the launch of an innovative precast concrete floor system called the Tindall Superior Lightweight All-Purpose Beam (T-SLAB). To produce a T-SLAB, we begin by creating a series of super lightweight concrete blocks, or ribs.

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T-SLAB® takes precast concrete floor systems to the next level

Construction Specifier

Last summer, Tindall announced the launch of an innovative precast concrete floor system called the Tindall Superior Lightweight All-Purpose Beam (T-SLAB ® ). To produce a T-SLAB, we begin by creating a series of super-lightweight concrete blocks, or ribs. In many ways, this machine serves as a 3D printer for concrete.

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The next phase of sustainability in luxury hotels

BD+C

Both consumers and the corporate sector with respect to business and travel events are putting more pressure on owners and developers than ever before to become more eco-friendly.

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Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN

Business Facilities

The less money that is needed to spend on gas and other work-related travel, the more money that can be spent on everything else. “In Four sections are now open to travelers. And the local electric distribution cooperative has offered zero-interest loans to assist in upgrading infrastructure.

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