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September / October 2017 Issue (Volume 50, Number 5)

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Mississippi Has the Winning Ticket | Mississippi has proven time and again that it has a winning combination—including a skilled workforce, low tax rates and one-stop permitting process—for stimulating corporate growth and success. advanced manufacturing operations.

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What is Building Construction | Steps & Processes of Building Construction | Application of Building Construction | How to do Planning of Building Construction

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Building Permits. How to Submit a Building Permit? Before beginning of a job, it’s required that you simply acquire a building permit. A distinct permit is required for every sort of work (like demolition, plumbing, electrical, mechanical work, etc.). Union workers usually get paid better than non-union counterparts.

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Elements of a Cost Estimate

Construction Cost Estimating

To determine any craft rate, whether union or open shop, the estimator should start with the basic wages and fringe benefits. For the owner : Design fees, permits, land acquisition costs, legal fees, administration costs, etc. Labor Rates : The labor rate or wage is the cost per hour for the craftsmen on the project.

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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona

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million-square-foot global command center in Mesa’s Elliot Road Technology Corridor; a key factor was the Corridor’s robust infrastructure. When you are ready to invest, Peoria will provide a dedicated, in-house team for quick and consistent plan review, permitting and inspection. In 2015, Apple decided to put its $2 billion, 1.3-million-square-foot

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State Focus – Kansas: The Sunflower State Is Blooming and Booming

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Beyond these major routes, the state is home to a many additional miles of high quality highways, as only two states have more total road miles than Kansas. Connected by Highway 75, I-70, I-335, BNSF Railway and Union Pacific Railway, Topeka is a natural location for companies looking to make transportation easy. at 12,800 feet.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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Union Pacific and Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway are among those serving the state and provide transportation of raw materials and finished products throughout the nation. Rail access is provided by both the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) and Union Pacific (UP) railroads, as well as several short-line railroads.

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What Is Scrap Value and Salvage Value | Types of Value in Civil Engineering

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The Book Value is determined by the amount of depreciation permitted each year and will steadily grow year after year until it reaches Scrap Value at the conclusion of the property’s utility period. Potential Value. Property Valuation System. Government agencies require reliable statistical data as well as valuation tools.