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Bootstraps for Building

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Allentown, located in the heart of the Lehigh Valley and the third most-populous city in Pennsylvania, has a glorious history. When the industrial revolution unfolded in the 1830s, Allentown became the center of Pennsylvania’s iron industry and a railroad hub. 119,000, is one of the fastest-growing cities in Pennsylvania.

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ASTM vs ASME Standards: Whats the Difference?

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This committee started in Pennsylvania, which is where the headquarters are located. Today, it is known as ASTM International with offices across the globe including one in Washington DC. This later led to a full-blown organization that focused on improving sectors of engineering, construction, manufacturing, and industries.

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How to plan your warehouse layout

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A warehouse’s layout directly affects how well it does this, so developing thoughtful layouts is obviously a critical step in the pre-construction process. This can become complicated because owners almost always base their warehouse construction plans on current and future needs. Read our guide on financing new construction here.

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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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FEATURE STORY: State of the Year – Tennessee

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Runners-up in the 2013 competition included Utah, Texas, Louisiana, Georgia and Pennsylvania. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2014 and will result in a 1.5-million-square-foot In addition to boasting the number one cargo airport in North America, Greater Memphis has five Class-I railroads and the 4th-largest inland port.

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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. The Marcellus Shale Formation, which contains nearly 500 trillion cubic feet of recoverable natural gas, has seen more than 7,700 new wells drilled in Pennsylvania since 2008.

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LOCATION FOCUS: California Dreamin’ – A Rebound Fueled By New Energy

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Other states with large shale deposits—including Pennsylvania, Ohio and Louisiana—are moving full speed ahead with large-scale fracking operations. In order for the initiative to move forward, both the Federal Government and the State of California will have to agree to allow the project to be constructed.