'Historic' $8B in Grants Will Fund US Passenger Rail Expansion
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Grants from the Federal Railroad Administration will fund high-speed passenger rail projects from North Carolina and Virginia to California and Nevada.
'Historic' $8B in Grants to Fund Construction and Expansion of US Passenger Rail
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Grants from the Federal Railroad Administration will fund high-speed passenger rail projects from North Carolina and Virginia to California and Nevada.
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US Railroads Finally Meet Positive Train Control Install Mandate
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 30, 2020
Lines comply with Dec. 31 deadline for key safety technology, spending about $11.5 billion, with $3.4 billion in federal grant and loan funds provided.
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20 Songs About Construction & Building
Viewpoint Construction Technology
OCTOBER 4, 2017
We work in the industry so it’s no surprise to us that construction has been referenced in music for decades. From kid songs like “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad” all the way to anthems like “We Built This City,” construction-themed songs have made their way into our lives.
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Federal DOT Awards $233M for Passenger Rail Projects
ENR Construction
AUGUST 18, 2022
Projects receiving Federal Railroad Administration funds include US bridges, tunnels, stations and power systems in eight states
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5 Best Railroad Work Boots
Work Gearz
MARCH 19, 2022
If you are one of the many professionals that work for the railroads, you know well enough the challenges and issues regarding personal safety that you face every day you go to work. Railroad professionals deal with the heaviest of machinery daily, so good PPE is a given and this includes a good pair of protective work boots.
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What Is Constructonomics?
Constructonomics
DECEMBER 2, 2013
The construction industry was railroaded by the financial collapse in this country and I was reviewing every bit of economic news to try to find some glimmer of hope in a world that was crumbling around us. So what did I do then? And this is truly what it is. But Constructonomics is also a phenomenon.
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Construction Sectors Explained
cnstrctr
MAY 4, 2019
Civil construction includes things like roadways, damns, railroads, bridges and anything that can be defined as infrastructure. Let us know below in the comments. Civil Construction. Civil construction is one of the larger divisions and is actually broken down into multiple sub categories.
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Glossary of Greenhouse Gas Terms
Green Building Law Update
JUNE 5, 2022
Includes wood, wood waste, wood liquors, peat, railroad ties, wood sludge, spent sulfite liquors, agricultural waste, straw, tires, fish oils, tall oil, sludge waste, waste alcohol, municipal solid waste, landfill gases, other waste, and ethanol blended into motor gasoline. The atmosphere also contains clouds and aerosols.
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Granex Opens First U.S. Location In Tampa
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
APRIL 7, 2016
We are close to the Port of Tampa Bay which allows us to ships our products all across the world. (Source: Enterprise Florida). “We We are very excited to launch our first U.S. location in Tampa,” said Granex CEO Raj Emandi. “We DuBuque, Interim President & CEO of the Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corporation.
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FEATURE STORY: Game-Changer In The Heartland
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
NOVEMBER 26, 2013
Located on 250 acres of land at ADM’s Decatur processing complex, the new intermodal ramp offers direct access to three Class I railroads and close proximity to four interstate highways and a major U.S. According to the American Association of Railroads, U.S. Louis and Indianapolis.
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Repower off-highway diesel equipment with EPA-compliant replacement engines
CK Power
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
North America’s leading railroad company once called us on a Friday to replace an engine for a critical piece of maintenance equipment. We disassembled the engine, reconfigured it to their specifications and, by Tuesday, the railroad company had their replacement engine.
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Coveralls Vs Overalls: Two Important PPE For Industrial Workers
Work Gearz
APRIL 26, 2022
There nine types of coveralls which are commonly used by the workers, these include basic and disposable coveralls, flame-resistant, insulated, arc-resistant waterproof, hi-vis, mechanic jumpsuit and women’s coveralls. Historically, Overalls were basically used by farmers and railway workers in the US.
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Winners in the Next Economy
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
APRIL 26, 2012
In addition to boasting the number one cargo airport in North America, they have five Class-I railroads, the 4 th largest inland port and the 3 rd most travelled interstate systems. and US Senator Lamar Alexander (TN). and US Senator Lamar Alexander (TN). Memphis’s leadership has received a $2.1
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Construction of World Trade Centers
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 10, 2011
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. 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).
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California-Based Logistics Company Picks Indiana
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 3, 2016
From our central location to our world-class airports, interstates, railroads and waterways, Indiana is a state that works for logistics. “As the Crossroads of America, Indiana is the perfect base for delivering products to customers across the country,” said Governor Mike Pence.
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Let Them Eat Crude
Business Facilities
AUGUST 27, 2014
As we’ve mentioned a few times in this space, North Dakota has given us plenty of reasons in recent years for consideration as our top-ranked state for economic growth potential. But, at the same time, ND keeps stumbling over lingering hurdles that make us wonder whether the folks in the northern Plains are ready for prime time.
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How to plan your warehouse layout
The Korte Company
FEBRUARY 28, 2019
Whether you make crude plans in pencil on graph paper or use digital floor planning tools like CAD Pro , SmartDraw or LucidChart , turning ideas into visual assets you can share and discuss with stakeholders will help you (and us) hit the ground running. As plans mature, we’ll likely use our 5D Macro BIM software.
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NOLA Tops Logistics List, San Jose Leading IT Hub In BF’s 2013 Metro Rankings Report
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JULY 29, 2013
via a 14,500-mile inland waterway system, six Class One railroads and a nexus of interstate highways, New Orleans is the port of choice for the movement of everything from steel, rubber and manufactured goods to commodities like coffee,” said Editor in Chief Jack Rogers. . “With its proximity to the center of the U.S.
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ASTM vs ASME Standards: Whats the Difference?
Work Gearz
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
What was initiated by railroad engineers as a committee to ensure better rail products, is now an international organization known for the development and publication of voluntary standards for products, materials, services, and systems.
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SPECIAL REPORT: Two Train Cars Forward, Three Cargo Ships Back
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
OCTOBER 22, 2012
percent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP), bringing us back to 2003 levels. The Railroad sector was the big winner with a 15.3 percent rise with companies also using intermodal rail help to offset the impacts of driver shortages and the costs of acquiring and maintaining new equipment. trillion in 2011, a 6.6
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45 Katoen Natie USA Announces $150 Million Baton Rouge Area Facility
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MARCH 22, 2013
Katoen Natie’s plans include developing tie-ins to rail assets served by Kansas City Southern Railway and Canadian National Railroad, potentially becoming one of the few facilities of its kind with dual railway access. “We We are excited about the new project that will expand our U.S. and global network,” Vingerhoets said.
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10 Best Class 2 Safety Vests for Men and Women
Work Gearz
JULY 31, 2020
This ANSI/ISEA 107 compliant class 2 Type R safety vest impressed us with its quality. This safety vest can be worn by engineers, construction workers, warehouse, contractors, airport crew, security, police, crossing guards, traffic guards, survey, railroad, industrial workers, and drivers. Who can wear this? Who can wear this?
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52 Seismic Side Effects
Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 19, 2014
Late last month, a group of area residents said they’d had enough: 100 of them turned up at a meeting of the Texas Railroad Commission in Austin to protest the situation (the TRC regulates mineral energy production in Texas). That leaves us with only one thing left to say. Thank you very much.
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45 FEATURE STORY: Talking The Talk And Backing It Up With Results
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
NOVEMBER 12, 2013
Perry ambled out of his office to accept our 2012 State of the Year Award last spring and then spent nearly an hour explaining his economic development strategy to us, face-to-face. Perry told us he has no intention of slowing down and giving the other states a chance to catch up to Texas. Top 10 finishes for Texas included: no.
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Behind the Build: Interview with Isabel Harlan, Sr. Engineer and Project Manager at Hatch LTK
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JANUARY 14, 2022
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.
Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MAY 12, 2014
In comparison, railroads are in a much better position regarding infrastructure, equipment and personnel. Three Class I railroads (Norfolk Southern, Canadian Northern and the CSX) serve Decatur and are directly interconnected through a privately owned intermodal ramp as part of the Midwest Inland Port. Subsequently, the U.S.
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Tom Lyerla, the standard bearer
The Korte Company
AUGUST 5, 2020
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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Food Processing: Generating Growth for Good Eats
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MARCH 22, 2016
Our state-of-the-art- headquarters located in Brampton has allowed us to actively market our top quality products throughout North America, making Brampton the gingerbread capital of North America,” says Dragan Markovic, President of NAFTA Foods and Packaging Inc. Preferred often brings popcorn here from Nebraska via the railroad.
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40 Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN
Business Facilities
JULY 6, 2016
With I-85 dissecting the county running north-south, US Route 58 dissecting the county running east-west and I-95 about five miles east of the county, transportation is accessible and efficient. Brunswick County invites you to “come and grow with us.”. Chicago is the nation’s rail hub that connects six of the seven class one railroads.
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41 COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
AUGUST 5, 2013
The IBM Services Center: Baton Rouge is a game changer for our city, putting us at the forefront nationally of producing a technology-based workforce and new jobs,” said Baton Rouge Mayor Kip Holden. “In We beat Ohio State, MIT and Georgia Tech, which is a big deal for us.”. YOUNGSTOWN, OH IS CREATING JOBS IN THREE DIMENSIONS.
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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 17, 2016
Located on the lower Mississippi River between New Orleans and Baton Rouge, the Port of South Louisiana, Grantee FTZ 124, is a multi-modal port with deep water access, three trunk line railroads, easy access to Interstates and major highways and the Port’s Executive Regional Airport.
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BUSINESS REPORT: Joplin Area Rises From The Rubble And Reaches For New Heights
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MARCH 19, 2014
Interstates 40 and 44 (east-west) and US Highway 71 (north-south) connect to every region in the country. Two Class 1 and one local railroad are important parts of the transportation system. The Joplin Metro area’s position for serving national markets is nearly as advantageous as Chicago or Kansas City.
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Global Growth Surge in Southwest Louisiana
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
We at Lotte Chemical are very proud of this project, as it represents a significant investment for us. There are 2-Class I railroads, Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) and the Union Pacific (UP) that serve the parish and a short line that accesses the major industrial areas. Lotte’s CEO said the company took notice. “We
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72 LOCATION FOCUS: The Heartland of America Beats Strong
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
OCTOBER 22, 2012
Illinois rail network offers 52 railroads that provide service to every part of the country and its prime location also makes the state a natural hub for air travel. We have 1,100 people that’ll be working within our organization … and this just gives us the ability to draw from other areas.”.
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9 Best Work Boot Brands History, Values & Iconic Boots
Work Gearz
MAY 20, 2020
Headquartered in Stratham, New Hampshire, United States Timberland is not only present in the US but also across all the continents in the world as well. .” Their safety footwear is one of the best in the market, and the company does an excellent job catering to both men and women alike.
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FEATURE STORY: State of the Year – Tennessee
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
FEBRUARY 19, 2014
Tennessee continues to impress us with its aggressive execution of a diversified growth strategy,” said BF Editor in Chief Jack Rogers. In addition to boasting the number one cargo airport in North America, Greater Memphis has five Class-I railroads and the 4th-largest inland port. Memphis touts all four modes of transportation.
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57 FEATURE STORY: Logistics Clusters Are Jobs Magnets
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
AUGUST 5, 2013
Access to major freeways – including I-69, I-75, I-475, US-23 and I-94. Low costs, trained labor, available sites and proximity to interstates and the eastern US population— these are the factors that have made the Hoosier Energy region a powerful magnet for new business. Multiple rail providers, including CSX and Canadian National.
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Dan Scott, conductor of the orchestra
The Korte Company
MAY 27, 2020
It had to do with one of us asking, ‘What would be the effect of our music?’” Every motorist who came across them stopped, confusing the hazard lights for a railroad crossing. Hershey called on us again in 2019 to tack on another 292,000 square feet to the facility. And for five years, the band’s guitarist was Dan Scott.
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98 FEATURE STORY: Racing To Be Ready – U.S. Ports Prepare for Post Panamax Era
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
SEPTEMBER 24, 2013
“This new 50-foot-deep berth and these cranes were absolutely critical to the long-term future of the Port of Baltimore, enabling Maryland to retain existing business and jobs while allowing us to accommodate new business and create new jobs that will come aboard the larger ships that are on the horizon,” said Gov.
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How To Move People To Action
Help Everybody Everyday
APRIL 26, 2016
Sometimes ridiculously small barriers stop us from doing the things that, logically, we should be doing. The approach we would take to analyze delays on a railroad line is the same we’d use for a shopping mall. This is an important example because it’s easy for us to blame ourselves for making illogical decisions.
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Location Focus: Illinois – Trying to Make Headway in Every Way
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 10, 2014
Anchored by the privately owned and operated Decatur Rail and Intermodal Logistics Facility located on more than 250 acres, the Midwest Inland Port provides direct access to three Class I railroads (Norfolk Southern, Canadian National and the CSX). At Chicago Executive Airport (CEA), Atlantic Aviation completed construction of a new hangar.
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Contractor Marketing That Works: The 7 Proven Steps to Empower.
Constructor Marketing that Works
JULY 3, 2012
Yet his “other” full time job was being a father to son, Eric, who’s with the Federal Railroad and daughter Rachelle, vice president of a bank. Their postcards were tossed, their TV commercials rendered us blind, the radio ads made us deaf. Until Andrew retired from us. Follow us on Facebook.
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49 Contractor Marketing That Works: The Power of Referrals
Constructor Marketing that Works
OCTOBER 14, 2009
Yet his “other” full time job was being a father to son, Eric, who’s with the Federal Railroad and daughter Rachelle, vice president of a bank. Their postcards were tossed, their TV commercials rendered us blind, the radio ads made us deaf. Until Andrew retired from us. Follow us on Facebook.
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