York Bridge Concepts has announced the completion of a 520-foot Timber Bridge on Bald Head Island in North Carolina. Efforts to build the bridge began in 2005, but due to an extensive permitting process, permission to build was not granted until 2008, followed by the sharp economic downturn. Construction finally began in December of 2011 and was completed in early March 2012.
High prices for crops and overall good yields are leading to a boom time for the agricultural industry, and farmers are reaping the benefits, reports The Kansas City Star.
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Last year's drought has caused a record amount of damage in Texas, resulting in record crop insurance payments and overall losses for the farmers affected by the dry spell.
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The extremely mild weather this winter is having an effect on many outdoor industries, and farmers in regions that didn't have an especially cold winter are growing concerned about early blooms.
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The Jena Band of Choctaw Indians has been lobbying state officials to build a casino in central Louisiana for more than a decade, and the group was recently approved to go ahead with construction on the new gaming facility.
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University of Illinois plans two major construction projects
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IronPlanet on Mar 14, 2012 8:13:00 AM
The University of Illinois is considering two new construction projects that could be good news for contractors within the state, reports The News-Gazette.
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Big strawberry crop means low prices for Florida farmers
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IronPlanet on Mar 12, 2012 8:06:00 AM
A bigger-than-expected strawberry crop this year is cutting into farmers' profits, reports The Associated Press.
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California plans to spend more than $600 million on new prison construction to help with overcrowding across the state, according to The Los Angeles Times.
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Many consumers might assume that when gas prices rise, the primary impact is on their travel costs. However, the price of gas can affect all aspects of the economy, with construction being an industry that feels the effects on a variety of levels. From running equipment to transporting the items to different sites, has prices seriously influence the cost of construction.
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Casino Arizona has announced that it will be building a new bingo hall at its casino, with construction expected to be completed by October.
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