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April 7, 2022
Base Redevelopment | Housing | In Our Communities | Infrastructure | On Base

New 3D-printed barracks being built at Fort Bliss, Texas will be the largest 3D-printed structures in the Western Hemisphere, the builder, Austin-based ICON, told Axios. “This project supports all three Army priorities: people, readiness and modernization,” said Lt. Gen. Doug Gabram, commanding general of Army Installation Management Command. “Constructing facilities using this cutting-edge technology saves labor costs, reduces planning time and increases the speed of construction of future facilities.”…

Stanislaus County, California is moving closer to opening a business park at the former Crows Landing Naval Landing Field, which was decommissioned in 1999. They hope it could bring up to 15,000 jobs in manufacturing, aviation and other industries, the Modesto Bee reported.

ICON project rendering via Axios

April 7, 2022
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