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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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In comparison, railroads are in a much better position regarding infrastructure, equipment and personnel. Three Class I railroads (Norfolk Southern, Canadian Northern and the CSX) serve Decatur and are directly interconnected through a privately owned intermodal ramp as part of the Midwest Inland Port. Subsequently, the U.S.

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FEATURE STORY: Racing To Be Ready – U.S. Ports Prepare for Post Panamax Era

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Under a public-private partnership (P3) agreement with Ports America Chesapeake, a 50-foot deep container berth was constructed in 2012. The 50-foot deep container berth was completed in 2012, two years ahead of its original schedule. The first phase of the terminal is scheduled to open in the 2025-2028 timeframe.

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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AOE’s can range from large urban airports with heavy scheduled passenger service to small rural airports serving general aviation. It is accessible to barge traffic year round with slack water access to the barge berthing area and rail access to the Canadian National Railroad. These ports are home to liquefied natural gas facilities.

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LOCATION FOCUS: California Dreamin’ – A Rebound Fueled By New Energy

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SMUD’s collaboration with the private sector is evident in the groundbreaking programs it has developed to help Sacramento companies incorporate energy-efficiency measures throughout their organizations, from design and construction phases to retrofit. Barstow Casino & Resort Project. Barstow Community Hospital Project.

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List of Common Construction Abbreviations

Job Order Contracting

List of Common Construction Abbreviations. The consistent use of Common Construction Abbreviations are important to any LEAN construction delivery method or construction phase. AISC: American Institute of Steel Construction. CAD: Cadmium, Computer-Aided Drafting. CON: Construction. AL: Aluminum.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

Standardizing the presentation of renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction tasks and costs improves communication and collaboration among all parties, as well as helps to assure financial transparency/. Facility Construction Subgroup: Divisions 02 – 19. 00 01 20 List of Schedules. 00 31 13 Preliminary Schedules.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

Standardizing the presentation of renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction tasks and costs improves communication and collaboration among all parties, as well as helps to assure financial transparency. . Facility Construction Subgroup: Divisions 02 – 19. 00 01 20 List of Schedules. 00 31 13 Preliminary Schedules.