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Commercial Construction CSI – How to Uncover the Demons in Your Construction Site

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We were pulling a feeder cable through a Chicago retail construction project when we heard the explosion. Step 2: We rented a sewer camera and discovered a metal object stuck to the existing pipe, which scraped the cable and caused the explosion. Then, the transformer blew out. What the heck happened? See below).

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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

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In Maryland, state law does not address carryout bags provided by retail establishments. Water and Sewer Services. Between October 1, 2018, and January 31, 2019, there were 342 reports of incidents of sewer overflows or treatment bypasses (an average of 21 per week). Clean Energy Jobs. Septic Systems.

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Food Processing: Generating Growth for Good Eats

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Fast and efficient transportation and logistics infrastructure also fuels the growth of this industry, as well as international markets (L.A. Since the mid 1970s, the population of the county has been among the fastest growing in Indiana, an industrial base has been developed, and a regional retail center is emerging. Italpasta Ltd.

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Logistics: No Drivers Needed

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Contributing to the area’s outstanding infrastructure are Johnson County REMC, a member-owned electric distribution cooperative, and Hoosier Energy, a generation and transmission cooperative providing wholesale power and services to the distribution cooperative. “We which is now the city of Greenwood’s second largest employer.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Kansas – Diversification From The Ground Up

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Building from an agribusiness base, the state today is thriving and competitive in manufacturing, professional services and wholesale and retail trades. Utilities, including power electrical and gas lines plus water and sewer lines, will be in place ready to connect with tenants. Downtown Topeka. EXPECT THE BEST FROM TOPEKA.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: The Process of Food

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And while it may take food processors more time and money to produce the product, with retail sales growing each year, it may be worth it in the end. million investment in infrastructure hookups and water supply. personal income, wholesale sales, and about 50 percent of its retail trade are accounted for within this radius.

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The benefits and drawbacks of mixed-use development

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First, mixed-use developments allow for the consolidation of infrastructure as opposed to designing and building independent systems. Examples of this include: A single or significantly fewer costly sewer tap-ins. Second, consolidated infrastructure naturally leads to consolidated operations. Union Station in St.

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