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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. This new investment in port infrastructure is an important step forward to help grow our local economy and to secure the Port of Baltimore’s future for years to come,” said Baltimore Mayor Rawlings-Black.

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All About Concrete Expansion Joint | Types of Concrete Expansion Joints

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Expansion joints will operate to comfort this strain, and expansion joints will stuff with an elastic element that is active across and interior of the joint or space in plates and extra concrete construction. How to Reduce Construction Cost (Tips). How to Building Construction Process Step by Step. What Is Construction Rate.

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

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A central element of the public-private partnership involved in securing the IBM center is the construction of a mixed-use, riverfront complex that will be developed by Commercial Properties Realty Trust (CPRT), a real estate investment trust that manages and develops property holdings of the Baton Rouge Area Foundation (BRAF).

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State by State Incentives Guide

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It allows for the construction of roads, bridges, etc. Industrial Revenue Bonds: May be used as long-term financing of up to 100% of a project for: Acquisition of land, buildings, site preparation and improvements; Construction of buildings; Acquisition and installation of furnishings, fixtures and equipment; Capitalizable soft costs (e.g.,

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LOCATION FOCUS: Texas: Big Heart, Country, Business

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The facility was constructed specifically to support the deluge of activity in the Eagle Ford Shale. Baylor will soon construct a 120 bed facility as part of a new 52 acre medical complex. Texas’ job growth over the past year points to a steady and sustained expansion of our state’s economy,” said Tom Pauken.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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SALES & USE TAX ABATEMENTS: Taxes on construction-related transactions, pollution control devices are exempt from sales and use taxes. MADE IN ALABAMA” JOB INCENTIVES ACT: Qualifying companies may receive a transferable income tax credit to offset import tariff costs during local construction process.

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Cover Story: New Energy Powers Growth

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Construction of wind turbines set a record in 4Q 2013 with 10,900 megawatts of capacity being added; nationwide, nearly 50,000 turbines have been installed. national security concern has been reducing our dependence on foreign oil. wind power generation capacity has quadrupled in the past five years. times that of the Nos.