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Construction outcry grows over London ULEZ expansion

Construction Enquirer

The Builders Merchants Federation is warning that Greater London could become a “no- go area” for many SME builders and other trades following the introduction of the expanded ULEZ zone in August. The Ultra-Low Emission Zone is set to be expanded on August 29, imposing a £12.50

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3 ways the most innovative companies work differently

BD+C

We followed the same research methodology from our 2016 assessment, polling over 2,000 office workers in our U.S. This is very consistent with what we observed in 2016, where we found that innovators spent more of their time working with others, particularly working with others virtually, compared to the least innovative group.

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The Travel & Tourism Game

Business Facilities

Travel Association, 2.9 percent of the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2018 can be attributed to travel and tourism. Total domestic and international inbound traveler spending in the U.S. million directly in the travel industry and 6.8 Domestic travel spending directly supported 7.7 By the BF Staff.

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

Business Facilities

From the September/October 2016 Issue. Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs) Program was created in 1934 with the goal of helping businesses in the U.S. According to the National Association of Foreign Trade Zones (NAFTZ), in 2014, goods exported directly from U.S. By the BF Staff. made products overseas for export. military forces.

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Logistics: No Drivers Needed

Business Facilities

Indiana may be known as the Crossroads of America, but the aptly named Hoosier state connects far more than travelers criss-crossing through the state’s network of interstate highways. Between July 1, 2015 and July 1, 2016, the U.S. million travelers—more than one million more passengers than the previous year, a whopping 11.2

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Industry Focus – Retail: Less Than Six Degrees of Separation

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

By the BF Staff From the March/April 2016 Issue. The National Retail Federation (NRF)—the nation’s largest retail trade group—recently released its 2016 economic forecast. Lower gas prices are creating more discretionary income to save, pay down debt and spend on travel, eating out and personal services. Cape Coral ranks No.

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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

By Business Facilities Editorial Staff From the March/April 2016 Issue. Our 2016 awards include recognition for the locations that have led the way in smart-grid modernization, innovative funding for infrastructure projects, renewable energy breakthroughs and new tools for supporting startups and entrepreneurs. for the first time.

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