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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

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The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) may adopt regulations to implement the bills. The Transportation and Climate Initiative of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic States is a regional collaboration that seeks to improve transportation, develop the clean energy economy, and reduce carbon emissions from the transportation sector.

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15 Different Types of Cement and Their Uses

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Sewer construction. It is also used to construct precast sewer pipes. Sulphate Resisting Cement: This type of cement is used in building piers, building near the seacoast, concrete surface in the tidal zone, etc. Hydraulic Cement : Heavy construction places. Bridges and culverts. Walls , floor , stairways. An abutment wall.

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Logistics: No Drivers Needed

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A major logistics trend on the rise is autonomous road transportation—no drivers needed. Autonomous forklifts and robot arms load, unload and transport goods within the warehouse area, connecting to one another and forming flexible conveyor belts. By the BF Staff. From the September/October 2017 Issue.

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Industry Focus: Food Processing – The Process Of Consistency

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This aids in long-distance transportation as well as long-time storage. Indiana’s robust transportation network for trucking, rail and air freight make it an attractive location to distribute food and beverage products to both national and international markets. Connecting lines enable transport to every major U.S.

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Pennsylvania Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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It helps to create an ideal environment for business expansion through leverage of the region’s high-tech base, along with resources and support from local universities, private foundations, regional development organizations, federal, state and local government, and industry. Maximum loan amount is $350,000.

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What Is Soil Vent Pipe | How Does Soil Stack Pipe Works | Soil Vent Pipe Material | Types of Plumbing System

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The wastewater in the building should be properly removed through the pipes to the septic tanks and sanitary sewer. If the proper design and fittings of waste removal pipes are not done, then it may lead to the leakage of foul gases in the working environment of the building. Soil pipe is also commonly known as a soil vent pipe.

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Less Is More In New England

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The Granite Ridge Development District: The creation of the Granite Ridge Development District, a 913-acre commercial and entertainment zone, involved policy changes as well as active investment attraction. One bite at a time,” and that is how Rochester created so much new wealth in incremental steps in the last decade. The NH Dept.