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Bootstraps for Building

Business Facilities

What does it take to bring new life to the center of a city that saw its industrial core head for the hills decades ago? When the industrial revolution unfolded in the 1830s, Allentown became the center of Pennsylvania’s iron industry and a railroad hub. Hotels and a new 5,000-seat hockey arena soon will follow.

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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. The plant will be located on an 83-acre GRAD site in the Effingham County Industrial Park. To get ready, many states across the U.S.

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7 Best Button-Down Work Shirts for Men

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Work shirts find their beginnings towards the late 1800s with laborers such as miners, railroad workers or outdoor professions. Dickies Long Sleeve Industrial Shirt. Thanks to industrial-grade material, it is tough and durable enough for any profession. Our Best Button-Down Work Shirt Choices. Improved breathability.

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

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Last year, a State Budget Crisis Task Force headed by former Fed Chairman Paul Volcker estimated California’s long-term debt at a staggering $370 billion. SMUD is a major force in helping Sacramento develop into a leading clean tech/green tech industry center. Barstow Industrial Park. gigawatt hours of electricity a year.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Alabama Infrastructure Grant Program: Funds are available to public entities for extension of water, sewer and road facilities to service new or expanding industries. Alabama Industrial Access Road & Bridge Program: Provides financial assistance to communities for industrial access to new and expanding industries.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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Industries that qualify for the CAPCO program may include manufacturing, processing, or assembling products; conducting research and development; or providing services. ALABAMA INDUSTRIAL ACCESS ROAD & BRIDGE PROGRAM: Provides financial assistance to communities for industrial access to new and expanding industries.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

Affidavit of Payment of Debts and Claims Form. 08 34 19 Industrial Doors. Project Delivery. 00 54 00 Agreement Form Supplements. 00 54 13 Supplementary Scope Statement. 00 54 21 Allowances Schedule. 00 54 22 Unit Prices Schedule. 00 54 33 Digital/Electronic Data Protocol Exhibit. 00 54 36 Building Information Modeling Exhibit.