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HS2 boss Mark Thurston to step down

Construction Enquirer

Thurston joined HS2 in March 2017 from consultant CH2M where he ran the European business and worked on Crossrail. Mark Harper, Secretary of State for Transport, said: “I’d like to thank Mark Thurston for his work over the last six years progressing Britain’s most transformative rail project.

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September / October 2017 Issue (Volume 50, Number 5)

Business Facilities

Business Facilities September / October 2017. The Rise of the Machines | The logistics industry has seen a major shortage of truck drivers over the past few years, but the rise of autonomous road transportation eventually may render this issue moot. advanced manufacturing operations. To subscribe to BF , visit this link.

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The Benefits of Using Steel in Construction

Construction Marketing

The country is the world’s top importer of steel – with $29 billion of the material shipped into the United States in 2017 alone – and so it’s easy to see why politicians focus on this. This can help to reduce transport costs, cutting the amount of weight of material you need to ship to a construction site. It’s adaptable. It’s strong.

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San Francisco, New York Earn Top Spots In Global Cities 2017

Business Facilities

San Francisco, New York Earn Top Spots In Global Cities 2017. Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions - The Source For Corporate Site Selectors. BF Staff.

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Thermoplastic Pipe Manufacturer Expanding In Missouri

Business Facilities

The new 72,650-square-foot manufacturing facility is expected to open in the first half of 2017 and will employ approximately 50 people. It represents a significant capital investment for ADS, whose growth is a result of favorable policies enacted by the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT).

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Innovation Valley: A Mecca for Energy

Business Facilities

From the July/August 2017 Issue. Its research community is working with many of America’s best innovators and businesses to research, develop, and demonstrate cutting-edge technologies in sustainable transportation, renewable power and energy efficiency. electrical infrastructure into the 21st century. By the BF Staff.

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Renewable Energy: The Power Of Change

Business Facilities

In 2017 FPL purchased?the? When matched with the state’s supportive corporate tax structure, competitive talent pipeline and expansive infrastructure, FPL’s efforts to deliver energy that’s not just clean and reliable, but also affordable, gives the businesses they serve a powerful advantage over the competition. in Florida.

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