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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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Seaports Safe Harbors for U.S. Industrial Real Estate Sector

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The expansion project aims to create a new third lane of traffic, which will allow the transit of longer and wider ships, and consists of deepening and widening canal entrances while constructing new lock sets on the Pacific and Atlantic sides. Houston, Charleston, Savannah and Jacksonville all have double-digit vacancy rates.

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BUSINESS REPORT: EC Railway, Port Everglades Join Forces on Intermodal

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As a result, traffic congestion on State Road 84 is to be reduced. Largest Cities (2011): Jacksonville, 827,908; Miami, 408,750; Tampa, 346,037; St. The project is expected to create 767 construction jobs over the next two years, according to the news release. FLORIDA FAST FACTS. Population (2011 Est.): 19,057,542.

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Are You Ready for Build to Rent?

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a third are single-family detached or attached homes, the vast majority being existing homes on scattered lots versus new construction, and even less so those in DRCs. They had a proven track record and were further down the road than other build-to-rent companies." Of the estimated 43.8 Dallas, Houston, and Boise, Idaho. .

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Leading the Home Building Industry: Pro Builder's 2021 Forty Under 40

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Several of our young leaders also took their family businesses to the next level by targeting 55+ buyers or streamlining selections so projects would move faster from contract to construction. Koby Bowen , 38, President / CEO of Construction and Design, Homes of Distinction, Rogers, Ark. Horton, Denver. Itasca, Ill. Valparaiso, Ind.

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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.