Those in the North Carolina area may be able to go strawberry picking early this year, as the state's North Carolina Strawberry Association has announced that the fruits will ripen ahead of schedule.
North Carolina strawberries expected to arrive early
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Major Ford factory employing subcontractors around Kansas City
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Ford is constructing a major upgrade to its factory in Claycomo, Mo., and subcontractors in the area are reaping the benefits, reports The Kansas City Star.
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As a result of the economic downturn, the construction industry took a hit across the country. Fortunately, things are beginning to turn around in major cities, with more projects available for contractors and construction jobs slowly on the rise.
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While the tornadoes that swept across the Midwest last year were devastating for many Americans, there was a silver lining in the clouds - an uptick for local construction companies.
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When it comes to digital devices, the construction industry usually isn't the first that comes to mind in terms of cutting-edge technology. However, The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that many construction companies have adopted the use of the Apple iPad in order to make things just a bit easier.
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It's been a very mild winter in many parts of the country, causing many plants to bloom early. Unfortunately, this can be disastrous for farmers in some areas, as the cold weather has not yet left.
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The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has announced that construction is set to begin on a new floating bridge that will be connected to Route 520, according to Komo News.
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U.S. farmers are gearing up for one of the biggest crop plantings in history, but recent news has soured the highly optimistic views they had back in December, according to a new survey.
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Discovery's "Machines of Glory" to highlight construction equipment
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IronPlanet on Mar 26, 2012 8:09:00 AM
The Discovery Channel has become known for a range of shows that shine a spotlight on jobs that people may not know much about, such as The Deadliest Catch or World's Toughest Trucker. Their latest series, Machines of Glory, hopes to do the same for the construction industry.
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Though construction jobs are hard to come by in many parts of the country, some cities are doing better than others. The San Francisco Chronicle reports a major apartment boom in the city is right around the corner, with thousands of projects in the approval stages.
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