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Kansas: Amazon Picks Kansas City for Fulfillment Center

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A mazon.com recently announced it will open a new fulfillment center in Kansas City, KS. In addition to the new fulfillment center in Wyandotte County and the upcoming facility in Edgerton, Amazon has existing Kansas facilities in Lenexa. KANSAS DOC AWARDS ED GRANT. Sam Brownback.

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Award of Merit Water/Environment Central Industrial District (CID) Green Infrastructure and Improvements Project

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To help develop and assess new techniques for capturing stormwater runoff before it enters the combined sanitary sewer system, the Kansas City Water Services Dept. piloted a green infrastructure demonstration project that aims to reduce overflows by more than 20%.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Kansas – Diversification From The Ground Up

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Kansas offers a diverse economy perfect for your business. International companies like Mars, Caterpillar, AMC Theatres, Cerner, Teva, Rubbermaid, Spirit Aerosystems and Cargill all have a Kansas address because they saw the advantages: Competitive financial incentives. Take a look at Kansas. By Shana Daley.

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Tapered insulation systems: The art of roof drainage

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of the 2021 IPC states “The size of the vertical conductors and leaders, building storm drains, building storm sewers and any horizontal branches of such drains or sewers shall be based on the 100-year hourly (one-hour) rainfall rate (centimeters or inches) indicated in Figures 1106.1(1) For Kansas City, Miss., Section 1106.1

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Tapered insulation systems: The art of roof drainage

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of the 2021 IPC states “The size of the vertical conductors and leaders, building storm drains, building storm sewers and any horizontal branches of such drains or sewers shall be based on the 100-year hourly (one-hour) rainfall rate (centimeters or inches) indicated in Figures 1106.1(1) For Kansas City, Miss., Section 1106.1

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New Partnership Releases Guide To Stimulate Private Investment In Natural Infrastructure

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This first-of-its-kind resource comes opportunely, as many cities are urgently seeking financing for much-needed upgrades to their sewer and stormwater infrastructure. Kansas City, Mo.: $78 billion over 20 years. Los Angeles: approximately $200 million in the next two years. 78 million. Portland, OR: $68 million from 2008-2013.

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Logistics: No Drivers Needed

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The cities and towns in Johnson County have all the pieces in place, including the infrastructure with plans for roads and excess capacity for sewer and water to drive development, Aubin said. Moving Ruston Forward will fund over 20 water, sewer and street projects.