Iowa approves $3.4B infrastructure plan
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JUNE 14, 2018
The transportation commission approved a 2019-2023 program that includes airport, transit, railroad, trail and highway projects.
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ARTBA Forecasts 3% Growth in Transportation Spending
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 30, 2012
transportation construction infrastructure market is expected to show modest growth in 2013, increasing three percent from $126.5 billion, according to the American Road and Transportation Builders Association’s (ARTBA) annual forecast. billion to $130.3 billion to $130.3 billion.
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Texas Central Wins Authority to Take Land for High-Speed Rail System
Construction and Infrastructure Law
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court of Texas held that Texas Central Railroad & Infrastructure, Inc. 1] Specifically, the Court held that the corporation qualifies as an “interurban electric railway company” under the Texas Transportation Code. & Infrastructure, Inc. , FOOTNOTES. [1] 1] Miles v. 3d 613 (Tex.
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Texas Central Wins Authority to Take Land for High-Speed Rail System
Construction and Infrastructure Law
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court of Texas held that Texas Central Railroad & Infrastructure, Inc. 1] Specifically, the Court held that the corporation qualifies as an “interurban electric railway company” under the Texas Transportation Code. & Infrastructure, Inc. , FOOTNOTES [1] Miles v. 3d 613 (Tex.
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$7M Grant To Help Tennessee Build Port Of Cates Landing Rail Extension
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020
Federal BUILD grant will help construct 5.5 miles of rail to connect to nearby railroad and industrial park, promoting job creation in Tennessee’s most economically disadvantaged county. Read: $7M Grant To Help Tennessee Build Port Of Cates Landing Rail Extension at BusinessFacilities.com.
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Top Construction Projects in Chicago
Autodesk Construction Cloud
APRIL 25, 2022
In fact, building construction employment in the Chicago metro region reached 28,400 in December 2021. Here, we’ll discover the top five construction projects that are currently taking place in the Chicago metropolitan area. The project is valued at $59 Billion and will be constructed by the construction firm AECOM.
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LOCATION SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK: Brick City Development Corporation
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
FEBRUARY 21, 2014
Since the 19th century, Newark has been a major hub for industry, trade, and transport thanks to its port facilities, railroads, quality workforce, and strategic location. Recent developments, including city-wide construction initiatives and unrivaled broadband infrastructure, make Newark a more attractive business location than ever.
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FEATURE STORY: Game-Changer In The Heartland
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NOVEMBER 26, 2013
The long anticipated Midwest Inland Port ramp will enable businesses to tap into the company’s deep transportation and logistics expertise and provide a platform for economic growth in central Illinois. Intermodal containers can be loaded with virtually any type of product and are transported by truck, railcar and ship.
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15 Different Types of Cement and Their Uses
CivilJungle
MARCH 12, 2021
Hydraulic Cement : Heavy construction places. Tower substructure construction. Sewer construction. Dam construction. Water pipe , reservoir, and electric duct construction. Irrigation ditch, filter construction. Irrigation ditch, filter construction. Railroad and rail sleeper construction.
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52 Virginia Incentives and Workforce Development Guide
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MARCH 9, 2016
Economic Development Access Program: Administered by the Virginia Department of Transportation, it assists localities in providing adequate road access to new and expanding basic employers. Companies deemed ancillary to or in support of the aforementioned categories would also apply.
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Celadon to Open Driver Training School in Indy, Add 500 New Jobs
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MARCH 26, 2013
Facility construction is expected to be complete by the fall. “At the heart of the nation, our convenient location and expansive transportation infrastructure strengthen Indiana’s reputation as the ‘Crossroads of America.’ ” The first class of driver training school candidates began last October.
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STATE FOCUS: Kansas Focuses On The All-Around
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MARCH 21, 2014
Kansas offers a strategic location in the center of the United States that is bolstered by quality transportation options, including major interstates I-70 and I-35, which allow the state to connect with the North America Free Trade Agreement corridor. railroad miles. percent of all U.S.
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Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN
Business Facilities
JULY 6, 2016
Presented by Penske Logistics and authored by transportation consultant, Rosalyn Wilson, senior business analyst at Parsons Corporation, the report tracks and measures all costs associated with moving freight through the U.S. The transportation sector of the logistics industry grew by 3.6 Costs for water transportation rose 8.9
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State Focus: Arkansas – Easy To Reach, Easy To Grow
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MAY 19, 2014
Over the next three years, the company will invest $60 million in new construction and the refurbishment of existing facilities. Arkansas offers companies a strong transportation network with intersecting Interstates, rail access and water transportation. 1,677 miles of Class 1 railroads. 16,416 miles of state and U.S.
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Plastics On The Move
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
continues to grow as demand for plastics in construction, automotive, and electrical/electronics markets expands. The eighth largest industry in the U.S.
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15 Tennessee Communities To Receive Site Development Grants
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MAY 17, 2016
The grants will assist communities in finalizing infrastructure and engineering improvements for project-ready certified sites. An advisory committee made up of staff from the department, the Tennessee Valley Authority , the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, the Tennessee Department of Transportation and the U.S.
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Bootstraps for Building
Business Facilities
MARCH 5, 2014
When the industrial revolution unfolded in the 1830s, Allentown became the center of Pennsylvania’s iron industry and a railroad hub. Founded in 1762 by William Allen, a wealthy shipping merchant and former mayor of Philadelphia, it’s the place where patriots hid the Liberty Bell from the British during the Revolutionary War.
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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 17, 2016
Ports provide the link for getting goods to consumers and transporting U.S. Dyersburg, TN is located at a strategic point on the North American transportation grid, very near the center point of the United States population. made products overseas for export. federal government and conducts immigration policy and programs.
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BUSINESS REPORT: Joplin Area Rises From The Rubble And Reaches For New Heights
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MARCH 19, 2014
Community safe rooms built to withstand winds of 250 miles per hour are under construction throughout the district. It was constructed on property donated by Mercy Joplin—the same property where St. Transportation to those markets is efficient, thanks to Interstate highways and substantial rail connections.
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LOCATION FOCUS: Indiana — More And More Roads Are Leading To “The Crossroads Of America”
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JANUARY 14, 2014
Rendering of Hoosier Energy’s new LEED headquarters building under construction in Bloomington, Indiana. Several ongoing infrastructure upgrades taking place are greatly enhancing transportation in the region, adding to the capacity for businesses to grow. Credit: Hoosier Energy). Indiana definitely has a unique story to tell.
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State Focus – Kansas: The Sunflower State Is Blooming and Booming
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APRIL 8, 2016
K nown as the Sunflower State, Kansas boasts a highly skilled workforce, outstanding infrastructure, low operating costs and a location in the heart of America. and the state currently has more than 1,000 megawatts of additional wind energy projects under construction. By the BF Staff From the January/February 2016 Issue.
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Food Processing: Generating Growth for Good Eats
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MARCH 22, 2016
Fast and efficient transportation and logistics infrastructure also fuels the growth of this industry, as well as international markets (L.A. Brampton is also at the center of Canada’s major transportation corridors and close to the U.S. Preferred often brings popcorn here from Nebraska via the railroad. Italpasta Ltd.
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40 LOCATION FOCUS: The Heartland of America Beats Strong
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OCTOBER 22, 2012
The state boasts an excellent transportation infrastructure that makes it a natural and cost-effective location for any business. Illinois rail network offers 52 railroads that provide service to every part of the country and its prime location also makes the state a natural hub for air travel.
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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow
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MAY 12, 2014
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. logistics and transportation industry totaled $1.33
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Location Focus: Illinois – Trying to Make Headway in Every Way
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 10, 2014
According to the Chicago Tribune , “The fund will award convertible notes initially ranging from $100,000 to $500,000 to early-stage Illinois-based companies working in renewable energy, energy efficiency, smart grid, next-generation transportation and water resource management. In late 2013, Gov.
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Global Growth Surge in Southwest Louisiana
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
This decision bolsters the company’s footprint in Southwest Louisiana, after it announced the construction of a $1.1 Louisiana Economic Development officials estimate the project will create 1,200 permanent new indirect jobs along with 3,000 construction jobs. Essentially, the region is in the midst of a ‘boom.”
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INDUSTRY FOCUS: The Process of Food
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
OCTOBER 15, 2012
Food processing also increases the seasonal availability of many foods and enables transportation of perishable foods across long distances, creating more diverse food opportunities. Here are some locations that can help companies cut down on transportation and distribution costs. Genesee County, NY is a Food Processing Hub.
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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
OCTOBER 15, 2012
Food processing also increases the seasonal availability of many foods and enables transportation of perishable foods across long distances, creating more diverse food opportunities. Here are some locations that can help companies cut down on transportation and distribution costs. Genesee County, NY is a Food Processing Hub.
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FEATURE STORY: State of the Year – Tennessee
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
FEBRUARY 19, 2014
In addition to retaining its automotive crown, Tennessee notched top 10 finishes in Best Business Climate, Best Infrastructure, Renewable Energy Leaders (Power Generation) and Best Education Climate. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2014 and will result in a 1.5-million-square-foot WORLD-CLASS INFRASTRUCTURE. initiative.
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LOCATION FOCUS: United It Stands
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MAY 1, 2013
They encompass landscapes that range from farms, forests, rivers and lakes to mountains, towns and urban cities and a transportation infrastructure with airports, highways, waterways, subways, bridges and tunnels to help move its more than 19 million residents where they need to go. Albany, Columbia, Saratoga and Schenectady).
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What Is Crane | Different Types of Cranes
CivilJungle
APRIL 24, 2020
A crane is a significant type of construction machine that’s utilized to move the loads horizontally. Equipped with a hoist rope, cable ropes and sheaves, it may be used to lift heavy loads or transport them to other places. Cranes are part of the construction process since its invention in Greece. Railroad Crane.
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How the Infrastructure Bill Could Expand Opportunities to Women and Minorities
Fieldwire
MARCH 27, 2022
The Biden-Harris administration targets some of the current employment limitations in its infrastructure bill. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The infrastructure bill is part of the Biden-Harris administration’s Build Back Better (BBB) act. trillion bipartisan fund backs the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
FEATURE STORY: Racing To Be Ready – U.S. Ports Prepare for Post Panamax Era
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
SEPTEMBER 24, 2013
However, the competition is heating up as other ports build up their infrastructure and dredge their channels to get ready. Under a public-private partnership (P3) agreement with Ports America Chesapeake, a 50-foot deep container berth was constructed in 2012. In May 2013, CSX Transportation Inc. According to Maryland Gov.
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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
AUGUST 5, 2013
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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110 COVER STORY: Shovel Ready Sites Are Growing From The Ground Up
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
NOVEMBER 4, 2013
By reducing the time it takes a company to begin construction of a new facility, states and local communities are able to provide valuable savings to businesses as well as job opportunities for local residents. Construction began this year with completion of the first manufacturing buildings planned for 2015.
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STATE FOCUS: Lassoing Jobs In Texas
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
DECEMBER 3, 2013
million people and a nation-leading state infrastructure, it’s ensuring the future is as bright as the present. A strong increase was shown in retail trade along with accommodation and food services, as well as construction. Texas isn’t resting on laurels or stuck on past platitudes. percent from the third quarter of 2012.
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State by State Incentives Guide
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
APRIL 15, 2014
Alabama Infrastructure Grant Program: Funds are available to public entities for extension of water, sewer and road facilities to service new or expanding industries. It allows for the construction of roads, bridges, etc. architectural and engineering, interest incurred during construction, etc.).
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Seven Projects Land Deal of the Year Honorable Mentions
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MARCH 4, 2016
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) also weighed in with an expedited expansion of a major intersection on Interstate 35 (including the installation of a traffic light), which turned out to be the element that sealed the deal. Smith, chairman/CEO of Community Health Systems, Inc., This program will derive more than $5.28
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JULY 11, 2014
Public Project Revolving Loan Fund (PPRF): The New Mexico Finance Authority¹s flagship program funds infrastructure and capital equipment projects with low-cost and low-interest rate loans. Payload” means a system, subsystem or other mechanical structure designed and constructed to perform a function in space. Apportionment.
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LOCATION FOCUS: Texas: Big Heart, Country, Business
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OCTOBER 19, 2012
percent in 2011 with top exporting industries that included petroleum and coal products, chemicals, computer and electronic products, non-electrical machinery and transportation equipment. The facility was constructed specifically to support the deluge of activity in the Eagle Ford Shale. It outperformed overall U.S.
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MARCH 8, 2016
Warehousing, threshing, cleaning, harvesting, growing, cultivating or processing agricultural products including ginning cotton and testing and transporting milk. For the purposes of apportioning income, “manufacturing” excludes construction, farming, power generation, and processing natural resources including hydrocarbons.
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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE
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MARCH 21, 2014
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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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration
Building Information Management
JULY 27, 2016
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. Site and Infrastructure Subgroup: Divisions 30 – 39.
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