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Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN

Business Facilities

percent in 2014 due to stronger shipment volumes and inventory carrying charges that were up 2.1 The existing warehousing inventory in DuPage County’s sub-market has over 180 million square feet of rentable building area, making it one of the top two markets in the Chicagoland area. percent in 2013 and 8.3 percent in 2014.

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Building smarter healthcare through better healthcare interior design

The Korte Company

For healthcare facilities , code compliance is not negotiable. If your project involves the renovation of an existing healthcare facility, it’s important to thoroughly evaluate any existing inventory that can be repurposed and incorporated into your new design layout. Code compliance. No exceptions. Smarter design means smarter care.

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How to plan your warehouse layout

The Korte Company

They protect inventory and, when built right, improve on the efficiency with which that inventory is received, sorted, retrieved and shipped. What nearby road, rail or other transit networks will the facility connect to? It starts on the outside, where owners are more constrained by existing roads, utilities and even topography.

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SPECIAL REPORT: Steadfast And Strong In The Wake Of Superstorm Sandy

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

About $30 billion of the loss came from the physical storm damage, split fairly evenly between households, businesses and public infrastructure such as rail lines, roads and water and sewage systems. The rest of Moody’s estimate comes from lost business activity. Moody’s also estimates that Sandy will be the third most costly U.S.

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What Is a Residential Building | Types of Residential Buildings | Site Selection for Residential Buildings

CivilJungle

In its most basic form, a builder purchases a plot of land , clears and grades it, and constructs roads, walkways, drainage, trash removal, and electrical and water services. Also, Read: What Is Road Pattern | Different Types of Road Patterns | Grid Pattern Definition | Radial Pattern | Rectangular or Block Pattern | Minimum Travel Pattern.

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Leading the Home Building Industry: Pro Builder's 2021 Forty Under 40

Pro Builder

Accomplishments • Built a digital platform based on inventory and buyer targets of divisions in multiple states and organized staff training sessions • Increased digital traffic to community sites and increased brand awareness in key regions by unifying D.R. Regional Marketing Manager.

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State by State Incentives Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Alabama Infrastructure Grant Program: Funds are available to public entities for extension of water, sewer and road facilities to service new or expanding industries. Alabama Industrial Access Road & Bridge Program: Provides financial assistance to communities for industrial access to new and expanding industries.

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