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State of the Construction Industry: June Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

AGC Uses Targeted Ads to Try to Prevent Work Zone Crashes. A survey from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) found that 54 percent of highway contractors reported crashes in their work zones within the past year. The AGC aims to increase work zone safety this summer with targeted advertising.

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

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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. Creating a cohesive brand with a smart wayfinding strategy will go a long way. Haley Veterans’ Hospital as well as H.

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MTC Logistics Opens $61 Million Cargo Hub In Alabama

Business Facilities

MTC's new Mobile, AL, facility will lead to the creation of 75 jobs, has potential for further growth in future. The post MTC Logistics Opens $61 Million Cargo Hub In Alabama appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Alabama Launches $231M Rail Project Program

Business Facilities

program of rail projects has been proposed to upgrade economic development infrastructure in central and southern Alabama. The post Alabama Launches $231M Rail Project Program appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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Rooftop stormwater management technologies climate change adaptation and resilience

Construction Specifier

Urban centers have high concentrations of impervious areas and outdated sewer infrastructures, which post a challenge in managing stormwater during extreme rainstorms. Heavy rain events or back-to-back storms cause flash flood, damage property and infrastructure. Green infrastructure builds climate resilience.

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Rooftop stormwater management technologies climate change adaptation and resilience

Construction Specifier

Urban centers have high concentrations of impervious areas and outdated sewer infrastructures, which post a challenge in managing stormwater during extreme rainstorms. Heavy rain events or back-to-back storms cause flash flood, damage property and infrastructure. Green infrastructure builds climate resilience.

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Alabama Port Authority To Build ICTF Facility In Montgomery

Business Facilities

The inland container intermodal transfer facility (ICTF) will extend intermodal rail service from the Port of Mobile to support regional growth in manufacturing, retail, distribution, and agribusiness sectors. The post Alabama Port Authority To Build ICTF Facility In Montgomery appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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