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COMMUNITY PROFILE: Opportunity Knocks in Southwest Louisiana

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Sasol North America plans to invest up to $21 billion on a gas-to-liquid and ethylene cracker/derivatives unit in Lake Charles, one of the largest foreign investment projects in American history. The school is in the midst of constructing a $20-million workforce training center, sponsored by Sasol North America. A BOUNTY OF INCENTIVES.

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Advancing our time-honored traditions through technological innovation

The Korte Company

We helped spearhead the development of the Design-Build Institute of America and the Design-Build method itself. With the rise of our internal Design-Build division in 1977, we also pioneered Tilt-Up construction and won key projects for the USPS and distribution centers across America. We tip our hard hats to that.

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FEATURE STORY: Racing To Be Ready – U.S. Ports Prepare for Post Panamax Era

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Under a public-private partnership (P3) agreement with Ports America Chesapeake, a 50-foot deep container berth was constructed in 2012. Through our collaboration with Ports America, we’re moving the Port of Baltimore forward, creating jobs and connecting our State with cities and ports half a world away. THE BAYONNE BRIDGE IS RISING.

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Global Growth Surge in Southwest Louisiana

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The Director of Economic Development, Frank Fink will serve as the Parish guide to finding the right site, work through Zoning and Permitting issues and provide a complete set of regional demographic data and interpretation. Mary (PWSM) are shallow draft ports. Both the Port of Morgan City (PMC) and the Port of West St.

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Seal the deal: Air- and water-resistive barriers (AWBs)

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Poorly designed and installed AWBs can create unintentional leaks and uncomfortable hot or cold drafts throughout the enclosure. Envelope Committee, director of the Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA), past LEED Technical Committee member, and past technical advisor of the LEED Materials (MR) TAG.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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The Midwest Inland Port is served by a Foreign Trade Zone and provides local Customs Clearing, features that are being enhanced to provide a more robust set of service offerings. The Santa Teresa and Columbus ports-of-entry have overweight cargo zones with a six-mile radius for trucks carrying a reducible load up to 96,000 lbs.

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Leading the Home Building Industry: Pro Builder's 2021 Forty Under 40

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Extracurricular • Sponsor partner, Muscular Dystrophy Association, Home Run for the Homeless, El Paso Children’s Hospital, Boy Scouts of America, Young Professional Network, Socorro Independent School District Son & Father Educational Program. Secret Life • Enjoys analyzing land zoning and development layouts for fun. . . . .