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Construction outcry grows over London ULEZ expansion

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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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The Travel & Tourism Game

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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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Airline business and first class pyjamas: Why travellers are obsessed with them

Construction Test

The comfort zone. Back in 2012 a pair of Aussie medicos travelling first class refused to fly aboard their Qantas flight from LA to Melbourne because the airline didn’t have their XL size. The post Airline business and first class pyjamas: Why travellers are obsessed with them appeared first on Construction Test Daily.

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5 Ways To Give High Fives To Remote Employees

Construction Marketing

Leaders who travel regularly to see employees in their environments and time zones can give handshakes that establish more trust than any emoji ever could. Combined with appreciation, awesome benefits might just transform an organization into an employer of choice. And kudos to them for their acts of employer kindness!

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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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. employment growth. military forces. stay competitive with foreign manufacturers and suppliers. FTZs jumped 24.8

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Distracted Driving

Safety Services Company

If that driver is traveling 55 mph, it is as if that driver is traveling the length of a football field blindfolded. Employers should develop a clear policy regarding the use of mobile electronic devices by: Defining company vehicles are “text-free zones”. Regulations.

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STATE FOCUS: Florida – Let The Sun Shine

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For years, the name Florida has been firmly associated with travel and tourism, and the state has enjoyed one of the world’s best known leisure brands. Ranked 5 th in the nation for high-tech employment by TechAmerica’s Cyberstates report, Florida boasts more than 270,000 high-tech workers. Florida ranks 3rd in the U.S. 1,500 jobs.

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