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Tom Lyerla, the standard bearer

The Korte Company

A precedent for career goals had already been set in Tom’s family: working for the railroad. His father, a railroad engineer for the Cotton Belt Railroad. His grandfathers on both sides, railroad telegraphers. For Tom’s father, “the railroad was his life.” I would sit and draw things when I was young.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

In comparison, railroads are in a much better position regarding infrastructure, equipment and personnel. Three Class I railroads (Norfolk Southern, Canadian Northern and the CSX) serve Decatur and are directly interconnected through a privately owned intermodal ramp as part of the Midwest Inland Port. Subsequently, the U.S.

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LOCATION FOCUS: The Heartland of America Beats Strong

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Illinois rail network offers 52 railroads that provide service to every part of the country and its prime location also makes the state a natural hub for air travel. Scheduled for completion in late 2013 is a $69 million full-access tollway interchange.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets. 00 01 20 List of Schedules. 00 31 13 Preliminary Schedules. Preliminary Project Schedule. Preliminary Construction Schedule. Measured Drawing Information. 00 43 73 Proposed Schedule of Values Form. 00 43 83 Proposed Construction Schedule Form. Requirements.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets. 00 01 20 List of Schedules. 00 31 13 Preliminary Schedules. Preliminary Project Schedule. Preliminary Construction Schedule. Measured Drawing Information. 00 43 73 Proposed Schedule of Values Form. 00 43 83 Proposed Construction Schedule Form. Requirements.

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List of Common Construction Abbreviations

Job Order Contracting

DWG: Drawing. DWGS: Drawings. RR: Railroad. SCH: Schedule. SCHED: Schedule. DRBD: Drainboard. DS: Downspout, Disconnect Switch, Door Switch. DSP: Dry Standpipe. DT: Drain Tile. DTL: Detail. DVTL: Dovetail. DW: Dumbwaiter, Distilled Water. DWL: Dowel. DWP: Drywall, Painted. DWR: Drawer. DS: Downspout.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Texas: Big Heart, Country, Business

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Waxahachie’s regional draw and numerous manufacturers make building a customer base a breeze. The Port’s new emergency operations center, on schedule for a May 2013 opening, is a significant grant project that will benefit not only the port but the community as well, particularly in times of emergency.

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