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Sun Belt Metros Lead the U.S. in Home Building

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single-family building permits per 10,000 people, the most per capita of any major U.S. Other sunny metros like Raleigh, Jacksonville, Nashville, and Charlotte followed closely behind, and other Texas hotspots like Houston and Dallas are also included in the top ten. New-Construction Projects. New-Construction Projects.

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Industry Focus: Global Aerospace Production Soars To New Heights

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And in Jacksonville, Embraer broke ground on a new facility to build light military attack support aircraft in Jacksonville as part of a $427 million defense contract. The seaport specializes in high and heavy cargoes that support the aerospace, manufacturing, constructing, mining and energy industries. million facility.

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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. Construction of Craney Island Marine Terminal is underway at the Port, while dredging began last fall and will continue for the next eight to 10 years. The cranes were also part of the agreement.

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Advanced Manufacturing: Manufacturing Gets Smarter, Faster

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In May, Anheuser-Busch celebrated the opening of its expanded manufacturing facility in Jacksonville. The company plans to construct its 2.5 Braidy Industries also is expected to create 1,000 construction jobs and spearhead an economic recovery in Eastern Kentucky. accepts a framed gift of Kentucky’s highest honors from Gov.