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Is a National General Contractor or Local Commercial Construction Firm Better For Your Project?

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Some of you are probably wondering if the travel costs that become part of the general conditions and overall construction budget of a national general contractor are worth it to the client. In some cases, subcontractors are coming from as far as Florida and Texas because they were the only subs local GCs knew.

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STATE FOCUS: Lassoing Jobs In Texas

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Texas isn’t resting on laurels or stuck on past platitudes. With multiple programs offering competitive incentives and financing to qualified recipients, Texas’ commitment to the economy, the people, and quality of life is without equal. From the September/October 2013 issue. This isn’t an accident. INVESTING IN THE FUTURE.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Texas: Big Heart, Country, Business

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The second most expansive state in the United States with the second largest population, Texas is home to more than 25 million people and features a diverse landscape of rivers, swamps, plains, mountains, woods and desert. Texas also has a well-earned reputation as the best state in the U.S. to do business. Rick Perry. And the U.S.

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Newest Construction Projects in the United States for 2024

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The Texas High-Speed Rail Project One of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in recent years is the Texas High-Speed Rail Project, connecting Dallas and Houston with a bullet train that significantly reduces travel time between the two cities.

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Hensel Phelps Awarded CMAR Contract at Austin-Bergstrom Airport

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Hensel Phelps was recently awarded a construction manager-at-risk contract for the concessions build-out at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Austin, Texas. This contract is with Delaware North Travel Hospitality Inc., a hospitality, food service and retail company, servicing airports and sports venues across the globe.

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What is the Largest Construction Project in the US Currently: An Overview

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This $25 billion project covers 28 acres and includes residential, commercial, and retail spaces. Estimated to cost $100 billion, this project includes: High-Speed Trains : Designed to reach speeds of up to 220 mph, reducing travel time significantly between cities.

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Refine versus shine: Defining and defending design intent with refined concrete

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Photo courtesy Vivian Volz Despite this retail store being open for less than 18 months, the polished concrete finish has failed leaving an unsightly, pitted, unrefined concrete surface. includes updated metrics for bare-foot travel on hard surfaces. and B101.4. Ryan Stoltz, P.E.,

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