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6 guideposts for cities to create equitable transit-oriented developments

BD+C

Multifamily Housing Affordable Housing Office Buildings Retail Centers Shopping Centers Transit Facilities Despite the best efforts of city governments and their transportation departments, transit-oriented-development projects often unintentionally burden existing residents and small businesses in the area.

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Finding the Right Location for Your Headquarters

Constructonomics

It can be tempting to forgo the expense of setting up and running an office and simply base yourself in a mobile unit on one of your sites. The interior of mobile offices tends to be basic. For this reason, always look for office space close to a good transport network. Invest in business premises. In a good neighbourhood.

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Global Railcar Firm Growing Indiana Operations Into Midwest Maintenance Hub

Business Facilities

Global railcar leasing company GATX Corporation will expand its Terre Haute, IN operations into a full-scale Midwest maintenance hub, creating up to 59 new jobs by 2020. GATX, which leases railcars to a diverse mix of global companies, currently has more than 121,000 railcars in its North American fleet, serving more than 900 customers.

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7 Construction Equipment Sharing Services

Lets Build

Similarly, some simply connect contractors looking to lease their unused equipment with others who want to cover their short-term needs. Furthermore, you don’t need to worry about transporting the necessary equipment, as the sharing service will take care of it on your behalf. Perfect for one-time projects.

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All About of Construction Equipment | Types of Construction Equipment | Machines Used in Construction | Heavy-Duty Equipment

CivilJungle

They help in the transfer of material from stockpiles on the ground to trucks and transport them around the construction site. Their load can be transported to the fill area where the blade is raised. Heavy materials are lifted and transported to other places with the help of the cranes. are loaded and moved by loaders.

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

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Arkansas offers companies a strong transportation network with intersecting Interstates, rail access and water transportation. Many of Arkansas’s port locations have railway connections that provide a smooth transition for various modes of transportation and quick delivery. Interstate 55 links eastern Arkansas to St.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

The rapid and widespread adoption of mobile and social technologies within the last three years has changed the way customers and companies interact with one another—driving fundamental transformations to business processes and applications. AIRBUS: POWERFUL ENGINE FOR GROWTH IN MOBILE REGION.

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