OSHA Rule Clarifies Railroad Construction Standards
Construction Equipment
JULY 18, 2018
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed a rule affecting construction equipment working on or along railroad tracks.
How One Nonprofit Housing Developer in Roanoke, Va., Is Restoring the Vacant Middle
Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
“Most of our properties were built around the turn of the century when Roanoke was rapidly growing as a railroad hub.
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OSHA pushing to protect whistleblowers
FDR Safety
JUNE 27, 2012
The training requirements for OSHA’s approved 10 and 30 hour safety courses – used by thousands of employers in construction and general industry – have been revised to mandate more instruction on the exercise of employee rights in the workplace, including step-by-step instructions for filing an OSHA complaint. • How to respond.
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18 Different Types of Cranes Used in Construction
Learn Civil Engineering
AUGUST 25, 2022
Different types of cranes are used in civil engineering construction projects. Cranes have an important significance in constructing the structure of the building. They are employed to raise and lower objects. Cranes are most often used in the lifting of heavy equipment in the construction area.
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Soil Nailing Method & Component
Construction Cost Estimating
DECEMBER 28, 2018
Soil Nailing Applications Settlement of railroad & highway cut slopes. This method is ideal for cohesive soil, broken rock, shale or fixed face conditions. Besides, it provides good solution to landslide problems since it can be employed in seismic zones. Tunnel portals in sheer and inconstant stratified slopes.
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FEATURE STORY: Game-Changer In The Heartland
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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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Virginia Incentives and Workforce Development Guide
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MARCH 9, 2016
Economic Development Access Program: Administered by the Virginia Department of Transportation, it assists localities in providing adequate road access to new and expanding basic employers. Eligible projects must meet minimum requirements for capital investment and job creation.
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September/October 2015 Issue (Volume 48, Number 5)
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FEBRUARY 18, 2016
Business Report -Tennessee: DENSO Manufacturing Expanding in Maryville | DENSO, Blount County’s largest employer, will expand its auto components and systems manufacturing plant, investing $400 million and creating 500 new jobs. Business Facilities September/October 2015. Cover Story: U.S. Get the latest on ports and FTZs.
Repeatable, supportive housing for the unhoused
BD+C
JULY 27, 2023
They looked for work building the railroads and spent their earnings on prostitution and liquor. When formerly unhoused individuals can settle into long-term housing, they experience improvements in their mental and physical health and increased employment opportunities, leading to future stability and success.
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STATE FOCUS: Kansas Focuses On The All-Around
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MARCH 21, 2014
Kansas is a right-to-work state, bringing one additional cost saving to employers. Kansas also is focusing on human capital development to make it easier for Kansans to obtain the skills and training needed to help employers succeed in the global economy. railroad miles. percent of all U.S.
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Celadon to Open Driver Training School in Indy, Add 500 New Jobs
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MARCH 26, 2013
The state ranks 9th in the country in total railroad mileage, and 76 percent of the track is operated by Class I railroads. Employing more than 650 Hoosiers, Celadon has approximately 4,000 associates nationwide and operates roughly 3,000 tractors and 8,700 trailers.
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Global Growth Surge in Southwest Louisiana
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
Infrastructure and a workforce that specializes in industrial sector employment are two areas where many competing locals around the nation fall short when compared to Southwest Louisiana. There is a four-lane interstate quality highway US 90 (future I-49) that parallels the railroads. PORT OF SOUTH LA: MEGA-HUB.
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New Mexico Incentives and Workforce Development Guide
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MARCH 8, 2016
High Wage Jobs Tax Credit: A taxpayer who is an eligible employer may apply for and receive a tax credit for each new high-wage economic-base job. Qualified employers: . Are growing with employment greater than the previous year; and. Qualified employers can take the credit for 4 years. Must be a resident of New Mexico.
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State Focus: Arkansas – Easy To Reach, Easy To Grow
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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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New Mexico Incentives and Workforce Development Guide
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JULY 11, 2014
High Wage Jobs Tax Credit: A taxpayer who is an eligible employer may apply for and receive a tax credit for each new high-wage economic-base job. Qualified employers can take the credit for four years. Are growing with employment greater than the previous year. Are growing with employment greater than the previous year.
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Premtec Expanding In North Carolina
Business Facilities
AUGUST 28, 2017
Premtec, a manufacturer of brake hoses for the railroad industry, will expand its operations in Rowan County, NC. The company, a division of New York Airbrake, will invest over $1 million dollars in new equipment and improvements to its Salisbury facility and create 28 new full-time jobs.
NOLA Tops Logistics List, San Jose Leading IT Hub In BF’s 2013 Metro Rankings Report
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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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Granex Opens First U.S. Location In Tampa
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APRIL 7, 2016
Our close proximity to Port Tampa Bay, major interstate highways and more than 500 miles of CSX railroad lines makes Hillsborough County an ideal location for manufacturing and export operations, and we wish Granex many years of continued success here.”. Relocating or Expanding Your Business In Florida.
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BUSINESS REPORT: Nissan North America Expanding in Canton, MS
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OCTOBER 16, 2012
Nissan is adding the Nissan Sentra compact vehicle to the plant’s production line-up, and the addition of the Sentra, along with an increase in production capacity, will create 1,000 new jobs at the central Mississippi plant and bring Nissan’s total employment in Canton to more than 4,500 workers.
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40 Business Report: Businesses Are Finding It’s Better In The Bluegrass State
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MAY 27, 2014
Kentucky has 2,760 rail miles and is a center for railroad giants: CSX, Canadian National, and Norfolk Southern. In addition, pre-employment services were provided to over 92,000 Kentuckians last year. If you prefer to ship by truck, 19 major interstates and highways lace the Commonwealth. What about trains? by CNBC in 2012.
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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Soaring To New Heights
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OCTOBER 1, 2013
Adjacent to Kansas City Southern and Union Pacific Railroads and Interstates 20 and 49, companies at AeroPark are strategically located near some of the largest consumer markets in the South. The Air Industrial Park offers all utilities and infrastructure including multiple rail spurs from Kansas City Southern and Union Pacific Railroads.
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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
The Peace Garden State (yes, it’s still our favorite state nickname), awash in shale oil, is approaching full employment. 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.
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Business Report:Â Illinois Leaders Form Non-Profit to Spur Job Creation
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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. Palatine Road. The Wheeling plant will be Richelieu’s fifth.
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47 Bootstraps for Building
Business Facilities
MARCH 5, 2014
When the industrial revolution unfolded in the 1830s, Allentown became the center of Pennsylvania’s iron industry and a railroad hub. Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown’s biggest employer, will be occupying seven floors of the new office tower, bringing about 500 employees to the city center this June.
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62 Louisiana Economic Development Wins Deal of the Year: Bronze Award
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MARCH 3, 2016
Louisiana has the most extensive network of pipelines in the nation, and offers unmatched supply-chain access to domestic markets via railroads and barges. James Parish is located within the largest port district, by tonnage in the Western Hemisphere.
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Dan Scott, conductor of the orchestra
The Korte Company
MAY 27, 2020
Every motorist who came across them stopped, confusing the hazard lights for a railroad crossing. Effic’s drummer didn’t have any drums, but Dan’s brother had a drum kit. Asking Dan to join as a guitarist gave the group access to the drums. Effic hustled throughout the early 1970s. Ajax’ the duck wore a cape and low top All Stars.
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The Travel & Tourism Game
Business Facilities
AUGUST 7, 2019
Travel ranks 7th in terms of employment compared to other major private industry sectors. The realignment of the original transcontinental railroad crosses Churchill County and is serviced by both Union Pacific and BNSF. This generated $2.5 trillion in economic output and supported 15.7 million jobs, including 8.9 It also created $267.9
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INDUSTRY FOCUS: The Process of Food
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OCTOBER 15, 2012
Bisected by I-390 and only 10 miles south of the New York State Thruway (I-90), this community of 65,000 residents displays continuous growth in population and employment, especially in the food processing sector. million of infrastructure (roads, water, sewer, lighting and a railroad siding) was constructed at no cost to local taxpayers.
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BUSINESS REPORT: Joplin Area Rises From The Rubble And Reaches For New Heights
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MARCH 19, 2014
The EF-5 tornado destroyed or substantially damaged 531 employers in the city and put more than 5,200 jobs at risk. At this point, 88 percent of the employers affected by the tornado have reopened and over 95 percent of the jobs have been retained. Employment in Joplin is now at pre-recession levels. A NEW VISION FOR SCHOOLS.
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45 The Process of Food
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OCTOBER 15, 2012
Bisected by I-390 and only 10 miles south of the New York State Thruway (I-90), this community of 65,000 residents displays continuous growth in population and employment, especially in the food processing sector. million of infrastructure (roads, water, sewer, lighting and a railroad siding) was constructed at no cost to local taxpayers.
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40 State Focus: Minnesota’s Formula For Success
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MAY 14, 2014
Photo: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.). Minneapolis alone generated nearly 15,000 new jobs from 2010 to 2012, according to an analysis last year by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Agricultural commodities giant Cargill Inc.,
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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
The area’s quality of life and existing employers in fields such as bioscience, medical devices and motorsports have drawn highly skilled workers. Providing a skilled workforce to current and future employers has become a priority of the entire region. For example, 62.2 Funded by county government and the U.S.
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State by State Incentives Guide
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APRIL 15, 2014
Must expand its labor force, make new capital investment, or prevent loss of employment. May not have closed or reduced employment elsewhere in Alabama in order to expand into an enterprise zone. The credit is 20% of the actual costs limited to the employer’s income tax liability. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT . The maximum grant is $1.5
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108 Snapshots: 60 Seconds… With Bill Hagerty, Commissioner, Tennessee Department Of Economic And Community Development
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AUGUST 27, 2014
Several area private employers have sponsored WorkIT Nashville, including Asurion, Bank of New York Mellon, Caterpillar Financial, Emdeon, HCA, Ingram Content Group, UBS and Vanderbilt University. Private sector R&D activity in Tennessee is increasing, with R&D employment growing by 10 percent during the past five years alone.
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46 Battle of Bayonne
Business Facilities
AUGUST 13, 2012
At 1,675 feet, the arch was more than twice as long as the previous record-holder, the Hell Gate Railroad Bridge in New York City. The Bayonne Bridge was the world’s longest steel-arch bridge for 45 years.
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45 FEATURE STORY: Talking The Talk And Backing It Up With Results
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NOVEMBER 12, 2013
“We’ve created an economic environment that keeps taxes low, has smart regulations, doesn’t allow for over-litigation and promotes a world-class workforce This combination lets families and employers keep more of what they earn and provides certainty for businesses to grow.”. 5 in Biotechnology Strength Employment Leaders, no.
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Seven Projects Land Deal of the Year Honorable Mentions
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MARCH 4, 2016
is one of the nation’s leading operators of general acute care hospitals and one of Tennessee’s largest employers. AIDT, the state’s primary job training agency, also played a prominent role, committing to provide pre-employment screening and training for Polaris as part of an incentive valued at $20 million. Source: georgia.org).
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40 PSMJ Resources Blog: MHC says starts rise in August; housing is.
PSMJ Resources
SEPTEMBER 27, 2011
And what appears to be the early signs of recovery for commercial building may well end up being deferred by rising investor concern about employment growth and the near term prospects for the U.S. Single-family housing continues to see homebuyer demand restrained by the sluggish economic environment and more restrictive lending standards.
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40 BUSINESS REPORT: Virginia’s High-Tech Economy Keeps Growing
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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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40 Tennessee Incentives and Workforce Development Guide
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MARCH 9, 2016
The training is post-employment. Railroad rolling stock and barges used in interstate commerce or outside the state are also exempt. A customized training plan can be developed in direct coordination with company personnel. Goods In Transit: Interstate and foreign sales are exempt from sales and use taxation.
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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE
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MARCH 21, 2014
FULL EMPLOYMENT ACT OF 2011: Businesses with 50 or fewer employees may receive a one time income tax credit equal to $1,000 per new job paying over $10 per hour. EMPLOYER EDUCATION CREDIT: A tax credit is statutorily available to employers who provide approved basic skills education programs to Alabama resident employees.
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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. Accessible by air, rail and highway. Interstate 70 and U.S.
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43 FEATURE STORY: Racing To Be Ready – U.S. Ports Prepare for Post Panamax Era
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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013
The Port currently has service by two Class I railroads, Norfolk Southern and CSX—both offer double-stack service to critical manufacturing and population centers. PortMiami contributes approximately $28 billion annually to the South Florida economy and helps provide direct and indirect employment for more than 207,000.
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