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China Spends More On Infrastructure Annually Than N. America, W. Europe, & Africa Combined

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A new study , Bridging Global Infrastructure Gaps , by the McKinsey Global Institute says that despite the obvious need to adequately fund their infrastructures for current repairs and future builds, investment has instead fallen in10 major economies - include the U.S. since the Great Recession.

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New Partnership Releases Guide To Stimulate Private Investment In Natural Infrastructure

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In the wake of Superstorm Sandy and 2012’s unparalleled extreme weather events, a new green infrastructure financing guide was released by the NatLab consortium—a collaboration between the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), The Nature Conservancy , and sustainable asset management firm EKO Asset Management Partners.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Indiana — More And More Roads Are Leading To “The Crossroads Of America”

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Several ongoing infrastructure upgrades taking place are greatly enhancing transportation in the region, adding to the capacity for businesses to grow. Today a 60,000-square-foot building with the entire infrastructure in place is nearing completion and the new Lanesville Business Park is on the market. Areva Pharmaceuticals, Inc.,

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HD Supply Waterworks Awarded 2011 National Utility Contractors Association Associate Member of the Year Award

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“Over the years, we’ve had opportunities to work with the NUCA team on legislative issues that affect our industry and assist in efforts to advance investment in water and wastewater infrastructure.”. HD Supply ( [link] ) is one of the largest industrial distribution companies in North America.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Kansas – Diversification From The Ground Up

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Bel Aire worked with Law Kingdon, TranSystems and Schwab Eaton on master planning, various studies and infrastructure planning required, including engineering, soil survey, geotechnical assessment report, the first phase environmental assessment and more. Infrastructure that allows for goods shipped by truck to reach 25 percent of the U.S.

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SPECIAL REPORT: The Carolinas Are Bringing The Business

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Borghetti Turbos North America, Inc., The designation followed years of efforts by local officials, CSX, Golden LEAF, Edgecombe-Martin Electric Cooperative and North Carolina’s Eastern Region to get all the pieces in place—land options, engineering studies, environmental studies and infrastructure.

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Food Processing: Generating Growth for Good Eats

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Fast and efficient transportation and logistics infrastructure also fuels the growth of this industry, as well as international markets (L.A. Brampton is in the heart of the Ontario Food Cluster, the second largest food-processing cluster in North America. is the largest manufacturer of gingerbread house kits in North America.

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