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Renewable Energy: The Power Of Change

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IEA’s Net Zero by 2050: A Roadmap for the Global Energy Sector is “a comprehensive study of how to transition to a net zero energy system by 2050, while ensuring stable and affordable energy supplies, providing universal energy access and enabling robust economic growth.”. “To And, we are not stopping there.

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Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery

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All the tools and support services are readily available to enable strategic collaboration and efficient delivery of any type or size of repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build activity. Partnering: a team building approach to quality construction. Telecommunications Sectors. Building and environment, 41(12), 1924-1933.

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Business Report: Chicago Will Host Digital Manufacturing And Design Innovation Institute

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President Obama has awarded Chicago a $70 million grant from the Department of Defense to build a $320-million Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute. People want to be on the front door where the newest designs are coming the newest innovations are coming,” Mayor Emanuel said, in a report posted on abclocal.com.

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Logistics: No Drivers Needed

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A major logistics trend on the rise is autonomous road transportation—no drivers needed. Autonomous forklifts and robot arms load, unload and transport goods within the warehouse area, connecting to one another and forming flexible conveyor belts. By the BF Staff. From the September/October 2017 Issue.

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FEATURE STORY: State of the Year – Tennessee

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By Business Facilities Staff. Tennessee has been named Business Facilities’ 2013 State of the Year. manufacturing facilities. The Hankook and Alcoa commitments show that Tennessee is building a world-class supplier network to fuel the steady growth of its automotive assembly operations,” Rogers noted.

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Race to a Smart Future

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As reported last month on BF.com, seven finalist cities have been chosen for the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Smart City Challenge. metro to fully integrate innovative technologies—self-driving cars, connected vehicles and smart sensors, among other advances—into its transportation network. Allen’s Vulcan Inc.

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Food Processing: Generating Growth for Good Eats

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Consumers want more variety and niche products, forcing large companies to begin building their portfolios around smaller brands. Fast and efficient transportation and logistics infrastructure also fuels the growth of this industry, as well as international markets (L.A. County is a leading international trade center). percent in 2012.

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