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NOLA Tops Logistics List, San Jose Leading IT Hub In BF’s 2013 Metro Rankings Report

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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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California-Based Logistics Company Picks Indiana

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The El Dorado Hills, CA-based company will invest $6.32 From our central location to our world-class airports, interstates, railroads and waterways, Indiana is a state that works for logistics. million to purchase, renovate and equip a 100,000-square-foot facility at 1210 E. Northfield Drive. Source: Avept, Inc.).

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September/October 2015 Issue (Volume 48, Number 5)

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Feature Story: Logistics Networks Are Getting Back On Track | Lower fuel prices, a surge in railroad hiring and the need to get goods to market faster are boosting growth and profits in the logistics sector. Get the latest on ports and FTZs.

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LOCATION FOCUS: California Dreamin’ – A Rebound Fueled By New Energy

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According to reports, a battle for mineral rights is now underway in the scenic vineyards of Hames Valley near Bradley, CA. Last year, CA Gov. Barstow is where an eclectic mix of railroad, military, high technology, and mining employers have located.

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List of Common Construction Abbreviations

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CA: Compressed Air. RR: Railroad. BVL: Bevelled. BW: Both Ways. BWV: Back Water Valve. BYP: By Pass. C: Courses, Curb, Channel, Degrees Celsius, Clock Outlet, Calcimine. C/C: Center to Center. C TO C: Center to Center. CAB: Cabinet. CAD: Cadmium, Computer-Aided Drafting. CAIS: Caisson. CAP: Capacity. CAR: Carpet. CARP: Carpenter.

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Construction Abbreviations – A Decent List

Building Information Management

CA: Compressed Air. RR: Railroad. BVL: Bevelled. BW: Both Ways. BWV: Back Water Valve. BYP: By Pass. C: Courses, Curb, Channel, Degrees Celsius, Clock Outlet, Calcimine. C/C: Center to Center. C TO C: Center to Center. CAB: Cabinet. CAD: Cadmium, Computer-Aided Drafting. CAIS: Caisson. CAP: Capacity. CAR: Carpet. CARP: Carpenter.

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Construction Abbreviations – A Decent List

Building Information Management

CA: Compressed Air. RR: Railroad. BVL: Bevelled. BW: Both Ways. BWV: Back Water Valve. BYP: By Pass. C: Courses, Curb, Channel, Degrees Celsius, Clock Outlet, Calcimine. C/C: Center to Center. C TO C: Center to Center. CAB: Cabinet. CAD: Cadmium, Computer-Aided Drafting. CAIS: Caisson. CAP: Capacity. CAR: Carpet. CARP: Carpenter.