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ND Roads Rank #1 in Performance: Report

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Investment in roads and bridges pays off, according to the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT), citing the findings of a report published by Reason Foundation. The group’s 25th Annual Highway Report ranked North Dakota’s highway system first in the nation in overall performance and…

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Top 10 Housing Markets for Growth and Stability

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Dominating the list are cities in Texas, but cities in California, Colorado, and North Dakota also made appearances. Homeownership often represents a foundation to build on as well as long-term stability. See if your city cracked the top 10--or at least nabbed a spot in the top 50. .

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Foundation Software's 2020 Construction Business Report

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Foundation Software's 2020 Construction Business Report. See the results of Foundation Software's second annual survey by downloading a free copy of the 2020 Construction Business Report, complete with over 25 pages of fully visualized data and insights from industry leaders. foundation software. Greg Ragsdale. Main Image.

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What Is Bridge Abutment | Types of Abutments

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However, there are several significant disadvantages, especially for high embankments and embankments on soft foundations. The weight of the backfill will contribute to the compression of soft foundation soils and the post-construction settlement of the embankment and abutment. Thus, post-construction settlements may be minimized.

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Some of the Oldest Buildings in the U.S.

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It is Washington’s last Pre-Revolutionary colonial building on its original foundation. Kittson was an important fur trader, steamboat proprietor, and railroad entrepreneur in the Pembina County and Red River area of North Dakota. While Washington, D.C., The National Park Service opened the house to the public in 1960.

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Study Finds New Natural Gas Development Could Create More Than 45,000 Jobs And $9 Billion In Economic Development In Illinois

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New natural gas production from Southern Illinois shale has the potential to create more than 45,000 jobs in Illinois and $9 billion in economic investment, according to a study released by the Illinois Chamber Foundation. “Illinois is in a great position to participate in this dynamic energy renaissance.”

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Construction Accounting Software Implementation Checklist

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Foundation Software gives you a checklist of five of the most important items to make sure your implementation is a success. foundation software. But that shouldn’t intimidate you — there are plenty of best practices to help ensure your implementation is successful long-term. Accounting Technology. Promote to rotator No. Main Image.