The Case for Sustainability of Civil Infrastructure
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NOVEMBER 29, 2012
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Iowa approves $3.4B infrastructure plan
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JUNE 14, 2018
The transportation commission approved a 2019-2023 program that includes airport, transit, railroad, trail and highway projects.
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ARTBA Forecasts 3% Growth in Transportation Spending
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NOVEMBER 30, 2012
Growth is expected in highway and street pavements, private work for driveways and parking lots, airport terminal and runway work, railroads, and port and waterway construction. transportation construction infrastructure market is expected to show modest growth in 2013, increasing three percent from $126.5 billion to $130.3
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Winners in the Next Economy
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
APRIL 26, 2012
The Aerotropolis Steering Committee has taken steps to set the city on a strategic path to redevelop the area around Memphis International Airport and other areas in the business community. The term Aerotropolis or “airport city” comes from Dr. John Kasarda who also spoke at the conference. Why start from scratch?”.
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World's Largest Ongoing Construction Projects
Construction Cost Estimating
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
Al Maktoum Airport, Dubai Different airports don't set you up for the size of Dubai's Al Maktoum International Airport, which reaches out over in excess of 21 square miles. The airport's subsequent development stage alone has an expected expense of more than $32 billion. The whole project is scheduled to be done in 2024.
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Port of South Louisiana: Your Key to the World
Business Facilities
JULY 31, 2019
The Port offers access to four Class I railroads and two airports: the Port of South Louisiana Executive Regional Airport (KAPS) within a 15-minute commute and Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY) only a 30-minute drive away in Kenner.
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Top Ten Construction Projects in World
Construction Cost Estimating
DECEMBER 23, 2019
Al Maktoum International Airport, Dubai Spreading over 21 square miles, the Al Maktoum International Airport is the largest airport under construction ever. When finished, the airport will be able to accommodate the movements and servicing of two hundred wide-body airplanes and other assorted aircraft at one time.
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Steuben County Economic Development Corporation | Indiana
Business Facilities
DECEMBER 12, 2016
Highways, Railroad and Airport assure excellent connections. Steuben County is a vibrant, innovative community perfectly located in the Midwest. Trine University is an asset for businesses, entrepreneurial ideas and growth activities.
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Construction of World Trade Centers
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 10, 2011
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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LOCATION SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK: Brick City Development Corporation
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
FEBRUARY 21, 2014
Since the 19th century, Newark has been a major hub for industry, trade, and transport thanks to its port facilities, railroads, quality workforce, and strategic location. With a major international airport and real estate prices at less than half of those in nearby Manhattan, Newark is a smart choice for any size company.
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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. It offers highway entry to I-72, U.S. 36 and U.S.
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Global Growth Surge in Southwest Louisiana
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
The southwest side of Louisiana is in a strategic location with access to ports, airports, rail, the Intercoastal Canal, and America’s premier pipeline that helps to deliver industrial products across the country,” he said. There is a four-lane interstate quality highway US 90 (future I-49) that parallels the railroads. Charles, St.
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72 Best Project – Airport/Transit: Milwaukee Intermodal Train Shed and Platforms
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
The $22 million revamp of this 50-year-old railroad station called for a complete modernization of a rail hub that serves millions annually. While it was still open.
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Celadon to Open Driver Training School in Indy, Add 500 New Jobs
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MARCH 26, 2013
Indiana is home to more than 11,000 total highway miles, four international airports and 4,165 miles of active rail track. The state ranks 9th in the country in total railroad mileage, and 76 percent of the track is operated by Class I railroads.
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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Soaring To New Heights
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OCTOBER 1, 2013
Shreveport Regional Airport. Our major airports offer industrial property with runway access available to companies seeking to establish operations with enhanced ROI and lower costs. AeroPark at the Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV) in Shreveport, Louisiana has 250 acres available for development with all infrastructure in place.
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SPECIAL REPORT: Two Train Cars Forward, Three Cargo Ships Back
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
OCTOBER 22, 2012
The Railroad sector was the big winner with a 15.3 There are networks with 120,000 miles of major railroads, more than 25,000 miles of commercially navigable waterways and more than 5,000 public-use airports. Four airports within 110 miles serve the region, providing commercial and cargo service to markets throughout the world.
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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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LOCATION FOCUS: United It Stands
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MAY 1, 2013
They encompass landscapes that range from farms, forests, rivers and lakes to mountains, towns and urban cities and a transportation infrastructure with airports, highways, waterways, subways, bridges and tunnels to help move its more than 19 million residents where they need to go. Western New York provides both city and suburban living.
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SNAPSHOTS: 60 Seconds… With Larry V. Parman, Secretary, Oklahoma Department Of Commerce
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MARCH 7, 2014
In addition to ground/trucking, we have an excellent proposition in air, rail, water, and pipeline distribution including 3 major airports, two with 9,800 ft. Oklahoma is served by three Class 1 Railroads—UP, BNSF and Kansas City Southern—utilizing over 2,500 miles of Class 1 rail lines and over 3,700 total miles of rail.
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10 Best Class 2 Safety Vests for Men and Women
Work Gearz
JULY 31, 2020
Class 2 safety vests works no less in providing you the required safety in your job sites including construction, traffic, survey, airport, public safety, emergency, etc. This safety vest can be worn by gardener, construction workers, logistic department, airport crews, traffic control, landscaping and while cycling. Who can wear this?
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52 BUSINESS REPORT: Nissan North America Expanding in Canton, MS
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
OCTOBER 16, 2012
In addition to its major highways, Mississippi boasts 2,500 miles of railroad track, 80 airports and 15 ports, including ports on the Mississippi River and Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway and two deep water ports on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
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40 FEATURE STORY: State of the Year – Tennessee
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
FEBRUARY 19, 2014
The FedEx global hub was placed in Memphis because of the city’s central location, the availability of the workforce, a strong relationship with the local airport authorities and generous economic incentive programs. The term Aerotropolis or “airport city” was coined by UNC professor Dr. John Kasarda.
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A Blueprint For Success In Rural Colorado
Business Facilities
DECEMBER 7, 2017
Union Pacific Railroad operates two freight rails in the area and Grand Junction Regional Airport, a FAA Class I airport, with private, passenger and freight operations, offers direct daily flights to several major airport hubs.
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43 It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane….
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 6, 2012
The improvements in Vladivostok included a new international airport, the world’s longest cable-stayed bridge, 90 miles of new highways and the city’s first sewage treatment system. The main line of the 4,000-mile Trans-Siberian Railroad runs between Vladivostok and Moscow.
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Deepwater Horizon: Three Years Later
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
APRIL 12, 2013
Here are some of the projects in Mississippi that eventually may be built using BP disaster funds, as reported by the Mississippi Press (GulfLive.com): Jackson County, MS is considering using the BP funds to expand Trent Lott International Airport; expand rail services; eliminate 23 railroad crossings in Pascagoula and Moss Point; dredge bayous throughout (..)
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LOCATION FOCUS: Indiana — More And More Roads Are Leading To “The Crossroads Of America”
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JANUARY 14, 2014
Recently you may have heard that Indianapolis International Airport is offering daily nonstop flights to both Los Angeles and San Francisco. Louisville International Airport is the home of UPS Worldport, which completed three expansions since 2003. By Dominique Cantelme. From the September/October 2013 issue. and San Francisco.
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Snapshots: 60 Seconds… With Bill Hagerty, Commissioner, Tennessee Department Of Economic And Community Development
Business Facilities
AUGUST 27, 2014
BF: The airport in Memphis is one of the world’s busiest air cargo facilities, home to FedEx’s North American shipping hub. Our state is one of the foremost transportation hubs in the world with a network of eight interstate highways, railroads, international and regional airports, and navigable waterways.
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BUSINESS REPORT: Joplin Area Rises From The Rubble And Reaches For New Heights
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MARCH 19, 2014
Commercial air service is available at Joplin Regional Airport and three other major airports within 90 minutes drive time. Four airports within 110 miles serve the region, providing commercial and cargo service to markets throughout the world. Two Class 1 and one local railroad are important parts of the transportation system.
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STATE FOCUS: Lassoing Jobs In Texas
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
DECEMBER 3, 2013
The Lubbock Rail Port is a 526-acre tract of land that provides access to Interstate 27, the Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport and Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway. The Lubbock Business Park is a 586-acre tract of land located on I-27 approximately one mile south of Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport.
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State Focus: Arkansas – Easy To Reach, Easy To Grow
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MAY 19, 2014
1,677 miles of Class 1 railroads. Arkansas’s railroad infrastructure includes three Class I systems: Union Pacific, BNSF Railway, and Kansas City Southern Railway. In addition, the state has 22 smaller railroads operating over its more than 2,700 miles of track. In Arkansas, you will find: 1,000 miles of navigable waterways.
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State Focus: Minnesota’s Formula For Success
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MAY 14, 2014
Paul International Airport. MSP International Airport offers non-stop flights to 114 U.S. cities and 21 international cities and has been consistently rated a top airport for efficiency and ease of use. Endeavor Airlines, an executive jet line and Delta Air Lines subsidiary, moved its corporate headquarters from Memphis, Tenn.,
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LOCATION FOCUS: Texas: Big Heart, Country, Business
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
OCTOBER 19, 2012
In July 2012, XCOR announced the creation of its new Commercial Space Research and Development Center headquarters at the Midland International Airport. in announcing XCOR's new Commercial Space Research and Development Center headquarters at the Midland International Airport.
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45 Feature Story: Shovel-Ready Sites – Fired Up, Ready To Go
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JUNE 19, 2014
million aviation technical school is nearing completion at the Fairhope Airport Industrial Park, designated at an Alabama AdvantageSite. The latest designation happened in April, when the Fairhope Airport Industrial Park in Baldwin County received the AdvantageSite certification. ALABAMA SITES ARE READY FOR JOB-CREATING GROWTH.
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BUSINESS REPORT: Virginia’s High-Tech Economy Keeps Growing
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
OCTOBER 16, 2012
Virginia offers a talented work force, more than 500,000 students enrolled in over 100 in-state institutions of higher education and easy access to domestic and global markets through Washington Dulles International Airport, the Port of Virginia and two of the nation’s largest railroads. And as one of four U.S.
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Business Report: Illinois Leaders Form Non-Profit to Spur Job Creation
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MAY 25, 2016
We have among the best assets in the world, including unparalleled access to global markets with our five international airports, seven Class I railroads, the third largest interstate highway system in the country, the third largest intermodal port in the world, and more.
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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
A couple years later, I transferred out to New Jersey with Burns & McDonnell, as part of the Aviation and Federal global practice, and did distribution design for substations, airports, military bases, and other federal contracts. . Then, I got curious about the construction side.
Federal Real Property Regulations (FAR / FMR)
Building Information Management
MAY 19, 2016
Landholding agency” means the Federal agency that has accountability for the property involved. For the purposes of this definition, accountability means that the Federal agency reports the real property on its financial statements and inventory records.
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Building Information Management
MAY 19, 2016
Landholding agency” means the Federal agency that has accountability for the property involved. For the purposes of this definition, accountability means that the Federal agency reports the real property on its financial statements and inventory records.
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LOCATION FOCUS: California Dreamin’ – A Rebound Fueled By New Energy
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
FEBRUARY 28, 2013
Sacramento has a prime central location near the San Francisco Bay Area and key distribution channels via an international airport, deep-water channel seaport, and rail and interstate freeway systems. Barstow is where an eclectic mix of railroad, military, high technology, and mining employers have located.
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The Travel & Tourism Game
Business Facilities
AUGUST 7, 2019
The realignment of the original transcontinental railroad crosses Churchill County and is serviced by both Union Pacific and BNSF. The Fallon Industrial Lead and the Mina Branch, both serviced by Union Pacific, have excess rail capacity and available existing switches.
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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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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
AUGUST 5, 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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