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Concrete materials management

GCP Applied Technologies

The solutions below can help producers improve materials flexibility, reduce waste and increase productivity and profits. Transportation Infrastructure. Arts & education. Retail buildings. Topics include: Reclaiming unused concrete. Benefits of fly ash. Switching pozzolans with ease. Reclaim your unused concrete.

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3 affordable housing projects that serve as social catalysts

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Trish Donnally MFPRO+ Blog Higher Education University Buildings Multifamily Housing Affordable Housing Senior Living Design Student Housing Designers Architects Projects Sustainable Development To say the United States is facing an affordable housing crisis is a major understatement.

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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

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Savvy players in the environmental industrial complex will find business opportunities to lead and profit in environmental matters, including opportunities advantaged by these newly enacted laws. In Maryland, state law does not address carryout bags provided by retail establishments. Expanded Polystyrene Ban. Zero-emission Vehicles.

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

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Sophisticated planning is required to account for never ending variables that help to keep supply chain costs down and quality and profits up. Logistics incorporates the complexity of integrating information, transportation, inventory, warehousing, material handling and packaging. The report reveals that this number rose to $1.28

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Location Focus: Illinois – Trying to Make Headway in Every Way

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According to the Chicago Tribune , “The fund will award convertible notes initially ranging from $100,000 to $500,000 to early-stage Illinois-based companies working in renewable energy, energy efficiency, smart grid, next-generation transportation and water resource management. From energy to technology, the DCEO is investing $2.5

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Location Focus: Florida – Rebounded And Ready

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percent and transportation and warehousing which grew by 3.8 New conceptual plans offer two options: as a new Retail District or an Office Park. Retail: Numerous existing retailers in Cape Coral have experienced tremendous annual sales and, in some instances, are the largest grossing stores within their respective chains.

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Business Report: Chicago Will Host Digital Manufacturing And Design Innovation Institute

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They sponsored buses to transport students to national trade shows held at McCormick Place in Chicago, including IMTS and Fab Tech. About 70 percent of participants have gone on to work or continue their education on a manufacturing path. Major national retailers include Target, Lowe’s Home Improvement Centers and Kroger.

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