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US DOT awards $54M in SMART grants to local governments

Construction Dive

Projects in 22 states range from sensors in roads and intersections to an overhaul of a work zone data environment.

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Man Kills 2 DOT Workers, Sues Contractor

Construction Equipment

Stafford of Fortville, Indiana, guilty in the deaths of two road construction workers in May 9, 2014. . Prosecutor Matthew Bigler said Stafford was driving in excess of 70 mph in the construction zone. 49, Indianapolis.

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ArchiCAD 21 – New Stair Tool

DebunkTheBIM

Get out of this comfort zone of “we are the architects’ tool’’ and the ‘designed by architects for architects’, once maybe cool but now extremely dated mantra, and attack the industry head on. Sorry Graphisoft, I can’t get enthusiastic about your new stair tool. Show us, and the world what you truly are made from!

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

Business Facilities

Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs) Program was created in 1934 with the goal of helping businesses in the U.S. According to the National Association of Foreign Trade Zones (NAFTZ), in 2014, goods exported directly from U.S. The value of shipments into zones totaled nearly $660 billion, compared with $798 billion the previous year.

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DISTRACTED DRIVING

Safety Services Company

Studies show that drivers who send or receive text messages focus their attention away from the road for almost five seconds. GPS systems can take a driver’s focus off of the road. Employers should develop a clear policy regarding the use of mobile electronic devices by: Defining company vehicles are “text-free zones”.

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North Carolina Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Industrial Road Access Program: Administered by North Carolina’s Department of Transportation (DOT), this program provides funds for the construction of roads to provide access to new or expanded industrial facilities. Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ): Neutral, secured areas legally outside of the U.S.

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What Is Pavement Marking | Types of Pavement Markings & Their Meanings

CivilJungle

Pavement markings, along with road signs and signals, are part of the intelligence system for road users. These are often used to mean that the road has no parking pavement markings. No passing zones. Gives counsel or cautioning Dotted Line of course work variety ahead. What Is Pavement Marking?

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