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Construction of World Trade Centers

The Constructor

In gaining approval for the project, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey agreed to take over the Hudson & Manhattan Railroad which became the Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH). The original World Trade Center was designed by Minoru Yamasaki in the early 1960s using a tube-frame structural design for the twin 110-story towers.

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Behind the Build: Interview with Isabel Harlan, Sr. Engineer and Project Manager at Hatch LTK

Autodesk Construction Cloud

I use my diverse background of experience to connect the various disciplines and ensure that we are not working in silos and not overlooking any critical interface points, which often happens on the larger projects, so that we provide a holistic and thorough product for our clients while keeping schedule, budget, and other resources in check.

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FEATURE STORY: Talking The Talk And Backing It Up With Results

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When we scheduled a chat with Gov. Perry told us all of the CREZ (Competitive Renewable Energy Zones) lines are scheduled to become operational by the end of this year. Texas Governor Rick Perry. By Jack Rogers. From the September/October 2013 issue. Texas is undertaking a $6.8-billion

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Tom Lyerla, the standard bearer

The Korte Company

A precedent for career goals had already been set in Tom’s family: working for the railroad. His father, a railroad engineer for the Cotton Belt Railroad. His grandfathers on both sides, railroad telegraphers. For Tom’s father, “the railroad was his life.” His uncle, a dispatcher for the Illinois Central.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: The Process of Food

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What may have otherwise demanded an hour can be accomplished in less than ten minutes, taking a strain off most families and individuals with tight schedules. million of infrastructure (roads, water, sewer, lighting and a railroad siding) was constructed at no cost to local taxpayers. Using the IDA and Empire Zone program, $3.3

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Hours of Service (HOS) rule that went into effect on July 1, 2013 could create a reduction in industry productivity, projecting the need for another 100,000 drivers without an increase in shipping volume. While trucking transportation costs rose 2.9

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The Process of Food

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

What may have otherwise demanded an hour can be accomplished in less than ten minutes, taking a strain off most families and individuals with tight schedules. million of infrastructure (roads, water, sewer, lighting and a railroad siding) was constructed at no cost to local taxpayers. Using the IDA and Empire Zone program, $3.3