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Home Stretch

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The expanded Canal will permit super-sized Post-Panamax container vessels to travel directly to the East and Gulf Coasts of the U.S. The big ports of Virginia, Baltimore and Miami already are at that depth. .” Project managers and Canal Authority execs are giving firm assurances that the ribbon will be cut before the end of May.

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Location Focus: Florida – Rebounded And Ready

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percent, construction which grew by 3.9 Located on the Gulf of Mexico in Southwest Florida, Cape Coral is the largest city between Tampa and Miami. Cape Coral hosts diverse investment zones, commercial corridors and industrial parks suitable for a wide range of corporate and entrepreneurial pursuits. percent to top $800 billion.

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Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN

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The less money that is needed to spend on gas and other work-related travel, the more money that can be spent on everything else. “In billion investment by Dominion Virginia Power, which constructed a cutting-edge technology power plant. Four sections are now open to travelers. Section 5 is scheduled to be finished by June 2017.

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STATE FOCUS: Florida – Let The Sun Shine

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The report indicated that the state’s housing market is improving while at the same time aiding in the restoration of wealth and triggering job creation in the construction sector. Sectors expected to have the strongest average growth during 2013-2016 are Construction (6.1 percent in 2012, 1.6 percent in 2013, 2.5 percent in 2014, 2.8

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

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These ports are reminding cross-country destinations that they can still get containers to them faster over land than it will take the big ships traveling through the Canal to reach East and Gulf Coast Ports. Construction on that facility is scheduled to start in the third quarter. The Port has had a 50-foot deep channel since 1990.

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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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Locations For The Food Processing Industry: The Food Puzzle

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M idway through 2017 the Food Processing industry already has seen a number of expansions and relocations along with new facility construction. Their primary customers include nationwide grocers and other vendors, and the greenhouse environment greatly reduces the carbon footprint and “food miles” produce travels to reach consumers.