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Construction Sectors Explained

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There are five major construction sectors which include Industrial, Commercial, Institutional and Residential and Civil. Below you will find a brief explanation of each: Industrial Construction Sector. The industrial sector is primarily made up of you guessed it industrial construction. Commercial Construction Sector.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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logistics and transportation industry totaled $1.33 Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Hours of Service (HOS) rule that went into effect on July 1, 2013 could create a reduction in industry productivity, projecting the need for another 100,000 drivers without an increase in shipping volume.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: The Process of Food

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As one of the largest segments of Agribusiness, the food processing industry interacts with farmers, livestock growers, distributors and consumers to convert fresh ingredients such as fruits, vegetables, grains, meats and dairy products into finished goods. Agriculture is the second largest industry in NY behind tourism.

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Bootstraps for Building

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What does it take to bring new life to the center of a city that saw its industrial core head for the hills decades ago? When the industrial revolution unfolded in the 1830s, Allentown became the center of Pennsylvania’s iron industry and a railroad hub. Hotels and a new 5,000-seat hockey arena soon will follow.

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Celadon to Open Driver Training School in Indy, Add 500 New Jobs

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“Driver recruitment and driver retention is a long-term challenge within the industry,” said Paul Will, president and chief executive officer of Celadon. Its customer base includes many Fortune 500 shippers, including most major retailers and manufacturers.

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PSMJ Resources Blog: MHC says starts rise in August; housing is.

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MHC says starts rise in August; housing is mixed; retail remains weak; industrial gains. The outlook for retail construction remains bleak. whose sprawling stores are laden with extra space, is aggressively marketing itself as a place for other retailers to set up shop,” the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.

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California-Based Logistics Company Picks Indiana

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From our central location to our world-class airports, interstates, railroads and waterways, Indiana is a state that works for logistics. Earlier this month, national retailer Kohl’s made news that it had begun renovations on a 937,000-square-foot distribution center in Plainfield, with plans to create 300 new full-time jobs.

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