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Construction Equipments

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Their versatility in soft ground for logging and road building led directly to their becoming the armoured tank in World War I. Wheels provide better mobility and speed and do not damage paved roads as much as tracks, but provide less traction. This typically only applies to the largest examples (used for road-making).

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

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The riverfront complex is being built on the old Advocate newspaper site bordered by Main, North, Lafayette Street and River Road. Houston (Zone 84) and El Paso (Zone 68) also shined in BF’s new ranking of top Foreign Trade Zones. Total investment for the combined development is estimated to be $55 million.

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Delivering acoustic sanity

Construction Specifier

According to 2018 United Nations forecasts, seven out of 10 people will live in cities by 2050. She suggests focusing on typology, codes, and zoning when specifying effective acoustic solutions. “In Sound acoustics product specification also future-proofs a building faced with possible transit developments years down the road.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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Labor Department forecasts that truck drivers will account for 43 percent of the growth in logistics jobs in the coming years. The 24th Annual State of Logistics Report predicts a continuing plague of overcapacity and rate problems for ocean carriers due to optimistic economic forecasts that led to companies expanding their fleets.

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Florida: A Warm Climate For Business Growth

Business Facilities

Businesses looking for workforce training, road infrastructure or specialized locations may also qualify for specific incentive programs. Here are a few keys to the Cape’s forecast: As the 10th largest city in Florida, Cape Coral is an ideal location for relocating businesses due to its large, talented and available workforce.

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Industry Focus: Data Centers – To Serve And Protect

Business Facilities

Furthermore, the Sanwald Road substation built in 2007 is capable of significant expansion. In 2012, Dart Neuroscience needed a new facility that could accommodate its forecasted growth over the next few years. This Michigan Certified Business Park is in an Industrial Development District, zoned for M-1 Light Industrial.

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

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Its key feature is highly automated 30+ lane transfer zones and automated live e-gates. Forecast to open in two years, the new facility will complement existing on-dock rail facilities at JAXPORT’s Talleyrand and Blount Island terminals and will further enhance the competitiveness of the TraPac Container Terminal. Mid Atlantic U.S.