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State of the Construction Industry: January Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Andrew Cuomo proposed a $150 billion, five-year infrastructure plan for transportation and mass transit projects, park facilities and expanding the use of design-build and other alternate project delivery methods. The Memphis, Tenn. In Chicago, officials are mulling over several design plans for an $8.5 Region saw $1.3 Region saw $1.3

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

Best Practices Construction Law

In anticipation of what could be an influx of wintry weather, the Tennessee Department of Transportation has made arrangements to ensure the state’s roadways stay clear. What may be characterized as “unusually severe weather” on a Memphis transportation project may be different than a site in another part of the country.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

SelectUSA states that “A highly integrated supply chain network in the United States links producers and consumers through multiple transportation modes, including air and express delivery services, freight rail, maritime transport and truck transport. logistics and transportation industry totaled $1.33

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Locations For The Food Processing Industry: The Food Puzzle

Business Facilities

A division of BlueScope Buildings North America based in Memphis, Tennessee, Varco Pruden Buildings provides steel building systems for low-rise commercial and industrial applications. When commenting about this award winning structure, company spokesman, Karl Hirzel said, “This is our third VP Building with Rudolph/Libbe.

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Automotive Industry Focus: Hitting On All Cylinders

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Mississippi’s competitive energy rates and operating costs combine with the state’s seamless, one-stop permitting process to further strengthen the supportive business climate companies expect from a Mississippi location. and offers ease-of-access to global distribution hub, Memphis, Tenn. businesses and major population centers.

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Industry Focus: Food Processing – The Process Of Consistency

Business Facilities

This aids in long-distance transportation as well as long-time storage. Indiana’s robust transportation network for trucking, rail and air freight make it an attractive location to distribute food and beverage products to both national and international markets. Connecting lines enable transport to every major U.S.