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IEDA Funding, Tax Breaks Spur Job Creation in Iowa

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

T he Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) board recently awarded direct financial assistance and tax benefits to four companies for job creation and expansion projects. Through US Pipe Fabrication, US Pipe also manufactures coated, fabricated and lined pipe used in wastewater treatment facilities. per hour. .

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Federal Court Confirms Liberal Federal Policy Favoring Arbitration Awards

Constructlaw

2022) This federal case relates to the construction of a bridge over the Mississippi River between Iowa and Illinois. The state of Iowa hired Lunda Construction Company (Lunda) as the general contractor for the project, which contracted Industrial Steel Construction, Inc. ISC) to fabricate the structural steel for the bridge.

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Spanish Firm Unveils Concrete Wind Tower Design

ENR Construction

Acciona Windpower has completed fabrication of the first section of a 100-meter high concrete tower for a wind farm in Iowa.

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Demand For Manufacturing Talent Still Strong

Business Facilities

Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting: 3 percent. .” Top 10 Fast-growing Industries For Manufacturing Employment, 2015-2016. Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment: 7 percent. Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge): 5 percent. Perishable Prepared Food: 4 percent. Commercial Screen Printing: 3 percent. Wood Container and Pallet: 3 percent. California.

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Why do Roofers Wear Hoodies?

Work Gearz

States like Louisiana, Mississippi, Iowa, Michigan face excessive humidity and living in such climates, the roofers there often prefer hoodies with long sleeves because they absorb moisture away. Polyester fabric, as we all know, wicks sweat and moisture away from your skin. See also: Do Roofers Have to Wear Hard Hats?

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How the Construction Industry Is Rethinking Workforce Development

Pro Builder

Since 2019, the Home Builders Association of Greater Des Moines , Iowa, has conducted a program called Build My Future , which exposes elementary and high school students to hands-on training in manufacturing, heavy equipment, welding, and other trade skills. . Launched in 2020, Hub & Spoke is a mixed-use development in Fishers, Ind.,

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CAD Shack: Central States Revit Workshop 2012 - Registration is.

CAD Shack

America where Nebraska and Iowa meet. Autodesk Fabrication 2013 at Autodesk University 2013. Central States Revit Workshop 2012 - Registration is Open. The Central States Revit Workshop is a Revit convention that takes place smack in the heart of. 22 nd 2012. Peat and Repeat.Additional Revit Labs coming soon for AU 2012. 2 weeks ago.

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