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Living in a Materials World

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Being able to access real-time information about materials costs, the status of materials orders, allocation to jobsites, tracking of materials defects or excess inventory and much more provides a more seamless experience in the field, while streamlining work for back-office teams. Spectrum’s intuitive Spectrum Ticketing solution.

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How to design for adaptive reuse: Don’t reinvent the wheel

BD+C

The inventory requirements of big-box retail and malls make these facilities ideal structures for adaptive reuse. Utilize existing infrastructure. Many of these sites are already conveniently located in bustling urban areas, and oftentimes, you can take advantage of proximity to existing roadways, parking and other infrastructure.

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An Invisible Revolution: How Leading Construction Firms Are Rethinking Construction as a Business

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Six years ago, I started to inventory the strategic moves of the largest players across the construction industry to better advise these customers. With a strong presence in over 20 countries, Ferrovial is known for its expertise in managing large-scale infrastructure projects, such as airports, highways, and railways.

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Georgia Ports See Surge In Private Investments, Record Cargo Volumes

Business Facilities

Georgia experienced record cargo volumes, infrastructure development, and two new customers bringing a combined 1 million square feet of additional distribution center space to Savannah, Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) Executive Director Griff Lynch announced during his recent State of the Port Address. Georgia Ports Authority/Stephen B.

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Snapshots: 60 Seconds… With Bill Hagerty, Commissioner, Tennessee Department Of Economic And Community Development

Business Facilities

To lure new high-tech ventures, Reno is emphasizing its proximity to Silicon Valley (the city is a four-hour drive from San Francisco) and the fact that Nevada has no corporate or inventory taxes. For industries focused on just-in-time inventory and working capital management, there is no better location. and around the world.

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State Focus: Arkansas – Easy To Reach, Easy To Grow

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

That infrastructure, combined with an affordable, qualified workforce and a favorable business climate, make the state an ideal location for businesses wanting to easily move bulk commodities and consumer goods. Arkansas’s railroad infrastructure includes three Class I systems: Union Pacific, BNSF Railway, and Kansas City Southern Railway.

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NAHB Chairman's Letter: Americans Want Action on Housing Affordability

Pro Builder

Two Years Into Low Inventory and Rising Prices—and Still No End in Sight. Support to strengthen the nation’s housing infrastructure remained strong, even if such spending added to the national debt, with 64% in favor. Homeownership Plans Postponed as Prices Reach New Highs.

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