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Magna Park developer to build 1.4m sq ft of spec sheds

Construction Enquirer

GLP has received detailed planning permission for four new warehouses, three in Magna Park South, MPS Unit 9 (388,000 sq ft), MPS Unit 10 (119,000 sq ft) and MPS Unit 11 (136,000 sq ft) and one much larger building in Magna Park North, MPN 5, measuring 761 000 sq ft. Logistic park developer GLP is set to speculatively develop 1.4m

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Amazon Pauses Seattle Construction Plans Due to City's Proposed Head Tax

Construction Equipment

. . Amazon's construction plans in downtown Seattle this summer include a 405,000 square foot building - the Block 18 project - and 722,000 square feet of leased office space inside the future Rainier Square skyscraper, where Amazon expects to locate 7,000 employees.

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Kubota Plans $87M Expansion In Kansas

Business Facilities

Kubota Tractor Corporation plans to purchase 203 acres near its current leased facility in Edgerton, KS, where it will establish its North American Distribution Center (NADC). In addition to the logistics facilities, Kubota also plans to establish a fifth operational division and sales office in Edgerton. customer base.

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Trailer Manufacturer Adding Second Indiana Facility, 115 Jobs

Business Facilities

As part of its growth, the company plans to create up to 115 new jobs by 2020. After careful consideration of several locations, we have found the city of Marion, Grant County and the state of Indiana as the best possible solution for our expansion plans,” said Don Emahiser, president and chief operating officer of Stealth Trailers.

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6 guideposts for cities to create equitable transit-oriented developments

BD+C

CREATING 'EQUITABLE TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENTS These “equitable transit-oriented developments,” or ETODs for short, plan ahead to enable thriving communities that benefit both existing and future residents and businesses. This means making sure ground floor spaces are designed and structured to allow affordable leases.

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Government-Owned Facilities and The Continued Lack of Stewardship

Job Order Contracting

It also relies too heavily on leasing in situations where ownership would be more cost efficient in the long run. Both OMB and GAO guidance emphasize the importance of developing a long-term capital plan to guide the implementation of organizational goals. GAO 2015 Report.

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Meet Canvas, the Drywall Finishing Robot Offering Level 5 Quality

Construction Junkie

The company is currently partnering with owners, developers, and general contractors to offer the bot’s services in a subcontractor role, as opposed to leasing or selling the robot outside of the company. As with most emerging technologies, though, Canvas is starting small and has plans to branch out in the future.