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Win-Win Scenarios for Residents and Property Managers

BD+C

However, with managed WiFi, the property takes charge and negotiates a lower bulk rate with the Internet Service Provider (ISP), effectively undercutting the cable company. For residents who own electric vehicles, the convenience of on-site charging is critical. However, this added convenience isn't free.

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Commercial Construction Project Planning: 3 Warning Signs Your Budget Might Go Bust

HardHatChat

As an experienced general contractor , we do our best to ask questions and fill in gaps as we review plans and do a site walkthrough, but we may not anticipate every detail of the client’s exact design intent or plan for every site issue that can arise – both of which can lead to costly changes or additions down the road.

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

Business Facilities

Without applying for, or accepting any tax incentives, Shorr Packaging chose a location on Ferry Road between Route 59 and Eola Road. And the local electric distribution cooperative has offered zero-interest loans to assist in upgrading infrastructure. We’re investing to be a significant competitor in the future. It spans 1,786.47

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How to plan your warehouse layout

The Korte Company

What nearby road, rail or other transit networks will the facility connect to? It starts on the outside, where owners are more constrained by existing roads, utilities and even topography. Easy access to transit is non-negotiable. How frequent will turnover of goods be? Will the site require many loading docks or just a few?

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – State Rankings

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

In this year’s report, we expanded our established alternative energy categories to include rankings for natural gas production, nuclear energy, industrial electricity rates and lowest CO 2 emissions. Infrastructure was another category that deserved a closer look. AILING INFRASTRUCTURE: THE CRATERS KEEP GETTING BIGGER.

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Business Facilities’ 2015 State of the Year: Alabama

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

The top five projects alone in 2015, including Polaris Industries’ new manufacturing facility for off-road vehicles, yielded an impressive $2.7-billion Plus, TVA agreed to help Google scout new renewable energy projects and bring the power to their electrical grid. billion haul in capital investment for Alabama.

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Business Facilities’ 2015 State of the Year: Alabama

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

The top five projects alone in 2015, including Polaris Industries’ new manufacturing facility for off-road vehicles, yielded an impressive $2.7-billion Plus, TVA agreed to help Google scout new renewable energy projects and bring the power to their electrical grid. billion haul in capital investment for Alabama.

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