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Report exposes serious gaps in Michigan water and sewer infrastructure investment

Contractor Magazine

Communities throughout Michigan face challenge of updating aging water and sewer systems. A new report commissioned by the Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association found that Michigan and its communities are not keeping up with the multimillion-dollar investments needed to ensure clean drinking water.

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5-Year, $3.7-Billion Chicago Capital Projects Plan Clears Finance Committee, Headed for Council Vote

ENR Construction

The city of Chicago's new five-year capital plan calls for road, sewer and Lake Michigan and Chicago river work, but requires $1.4 billion in new borrowing for the first two years alone.

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A career in plumbing can lead to many paths | Sustainably Speaking

Contractor Magazine

” When on vacation visiting family and friends in Michigan a few weeks ago, I experienced firsthand what Thompson told me. When we go to someone’s home they are not having a good day, and our job is to turn it around for them.”

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SPECIAL REPORT: Site Location Factors For Automotive Suppliers

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In terms of total OEM and supplier job concentrations, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio, respectively have the highest concentration of automotive related employees. Special consideration should be given to verifying utility capacities (water, sewer, gas, electricity and telecommunications) that meet near-term and expansion requirements.

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UPDATE: Seven New Locations Added To President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

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Investing in infrastructure that lays the foundation for economic growth, including water and sewer infrastructure; these infrastructure challenges have been identified as impediments to investment in an area with otherwise strong growth potential. Far West U.S. - Mid Atlantic U.S. Southeast U.S.

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Industry Focus: Food Processing – The Process Of Consistency

Business Facilities

All preliminary work such as extending utilities, rail, water and sewer is complete at both sites which are “ready to go and ready to market.”. After we extended 20 inch water lines to the site, 12 inch sewer lines, access roads, gas lines and telecommunications it only made sense to utilize the infrastructure that is in place.”.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Alabama Infrastructure Grant Program: Funds are available to public entities for extension of water, sewer and road facilities to service new or expanding industries. Sewer Lines, Sewage Treatment Facilities. For a list of state economic development agencies, click this link. Natural Gas-Line Services. Electric Power Services.

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