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PSMJ Resources Blog: Managing Risk in Public Works

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Establishing and maintaining liaison with the local Corps District office can determine the processes and timelines. Railroads are particularly problematic. Across all of North America railroad permitting is a common challenge. If a project requires coordination with a railroad, allow substantial extra time and budget.

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ASTM vs ASME Standards: Whats the Difference?

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Today, it is known as ASTM International with offices across the globe including one in Washington DC. It is one of the largest organizations in the world consisting of product users, consumers, producers, academics, and consultants that covers more than 30000 members.

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How to plan your warehouse layout

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For help, consult with racking system vendors early in the design process. The 124,000-square-foot office and warehouse expansion for The Dial Corporation in St. While you can customize the dimensions of your warehouse, keep in mind that you may not be able to customize the dimensions of racking systems as easily. Louis, Missouri.

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SPECIAL REPORT: Two Train Cars Forward, Three Cargo Ships Back

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According to the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals’ (CSCMP) 23rd Annual State of Logistics Report (authored by transportation consultant Rosalyn Wilson of Delcan, Inc.) The Railroad sector was the big winner with a 15.3 Two Class 1 and one local railroad are important parts of the transportation system.

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COVER STORY: Shovel Ready Sites Are Growing From The Ground Up

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Certified shovel ready sites are in growing demand among companies and site selection consultants, and they are an increasingly popular tool for communities to attract new business and industry. said Geoff Schomacker, director of project development for the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA).

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

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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. Chicago is the nation’s rail hub that connects six of the seven class one railroads. supply chain.

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Food Processing: Generating Growth for Good Eats

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its access to highways, water, railroad, and cargo airports has made this region of the United States an ideal location for new businesses to succeed. Preferred often brings popcorn here from Nebraska via the railroad. The locally owned, short line railroad company provides facilities for them to unload the corn.

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