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Design and specification considerations: Stand-alone canopy structure systems

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Freestanding canopy systems can be specified for numerous project applications, fabricated with a choice of materials, and engineered to meet a range of performance requirements. This material can be manufactured from recycled sources, can be fabricated into any size or geometric shape, or can be formed into curves and barrel-vaulted designs.

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Expanding the exterior footprint

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In fact, officials of New York City are beginning to re-examine its zoning to ensure green spaces and parks are accessible and equitably distributed throughout the urban landscape. It also creates a new building zone called the ‘mid-doors,’ a term coined recently by Transsolar’s Erik Olsen, in his series “What is Indoors?”

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10 Best Class 2 Safety Vests for Men and Women

Work Gearz

Class 2 safety vests works no less in providing you the required safety in your job sites including construction, traffic, survey, airport, public safety, emergency, etc. It’s very comfortable for a day long wear which keeps you cool with the breathable mesh fabric (the rest is of course 100% polyester).

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Global Growth Surge in Southwest Louisiana

Business Facilities

The southwest side of Louisiana is in a strategic location with access to ports, airports, rail, the Intercoastal Canal, and America’s premier pipeline that helps to deliver industrial products across the country,” he said. The parish has a Municipal Airport with a 5,000 foot instrument landing runway capable of handling a 737 aircraft.

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Less Is More In New England

Business Facilities

The Granite Ridge Development District: The creation of the Granite Ridge Development District, a 913-acre commercial and entertainment zone, involved policy changes as well as active investment attraction. Active rail, COAST bus service and Skyhaven Airport provide access in addition to SR-108 and Spaulding Turnpike Exit 12.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

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1000 pound thrust; and Investments into new local capabilities including design, fabrication, and remote hot fire test capabilities for “Green” propulsion systems. Houston (Zone 84) and El Paso (Zone 68) also shined in BF’s new ranking of top Foreign Trade Zones.

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Heroic Efforts In California

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Murrieta is served by seven Southern California airports including Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), San Diego International Airport, Orange County/ John Wayne Airport, Los Angeles/Ontario International Airport, Palm Springs Airport, as well as the French Valley Airport in Murrieta, which accepts executive jets.