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Mortenson Highlights BIM for Road Construction and Infrastructure Project

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Call it Civil Integrated Management. Call it "BIM Leaves the Building and Hits the Road." " Whatever you want to call it, you will want to see this Autodesk video about Mortenson Construction that highlights the advantages of BIM for road construction and other infrastructure projects.

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The US Civil Rights Trail: How to plan a civil-rights themed road trip in the South

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This interactive website lists more than 100 locations in 15 states, making it easier than ever to plan a civil rights-themed road trip through the region. It also provides much-needed context for navigating the South, a part of America that manages to be intoxicating, intriguing and bewildering all at the same time.

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

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IBM Services Center: Baton Rouge will deliver technology services including application development, application management and system integration. The riverfront complex is being built on the old Advocate newspaper site bordered by Main, North, Lafayette Street and River Road. NOLA, MEMPHIS ARE LOGISTICS LEADERS.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Tennessee — Alcoa Expands Auto Sheet Operation In Blount County

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Largest Cities (2011): Memphis, 652,050; Nashville-Davidson (balance), 609,644; Knoxville, 180,761; Chattanooga, 170,136. I have to think this secures our future for another 25 year cycle,” Alcoa Tennessee Operations Location Manager Ken McMillen said. TENNESSEE FAST FACTS. Population (2011 Est.): 6,403,353. Department of Commerce.

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Brrrrrr, It’s Cold! How to Best Prepare a Delay Claim for Unusually Severe Weather

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According to the Johnson City Press , TDOT has distributed more than 200,000 tons of salt and 2 million gallons of brine to stations in each of the state’s 95 counties to prevent or treat potential road hazards. Cold weather not only affects traffic on our highways, it can dramatically affect construction projects. 3d 1332 (Fed.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Indiana — More And More Roads Are Leading To “The Crossroads Of America”

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Central Indiana has long been a favorite for the logistics world, given its extensive access to road and rail. A drive of just seven hours gets you to destinations including Chicago, Pittsburg, Atlanta or Memphis. Start with the county’s location. Less than a day’s drive from New York, Chicago, St.

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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Established by enactments of state government, public port agencies develop, manage and promote the flow of waterborne commerce. Dyer County is located in Northwest Tennessee, about 75 miles north of Memphis, and is bordered on the west by the mighty Mississippi River. IMPORTING AND EXPORTING IN SWLA.

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