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An Invisible Revolution: How Leading Construction Firms Are Rethinking Construction as a Business

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The construction industry has embarked on a massive and long journey toward digital transformation. Furthermore, the pressure put on the environment is greater than ever, and the damages done to the planet are indisputable. More and more large construction firms are rethinking their business entirely.

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Dispatch from Alaska: insights on moisture, soil, and material performance

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The most recent study, conducted in 2019, built on previous findings from research done in Alaska and Canada, examines the use of insulation in roadway embankments and airport runways. In Alaska, permafrost is found below about 85 percent of the state, according to the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC).

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Industry Focus: Global Aerospace Production Soars To New Heights

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According to Deloitte’s 2014 Global Aerospace and Defense Outlook , the commercial aerospace sector is expected to experience significant growth this year, driven by continued record-setting production levels at assembly facilities and throughout the aerospace supplier network. Virtually every major defense contractor in the U.S.

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Unmanned Aerial Systems Industry Taking Flight

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In response to the fast-growing commercial and defense-related demand for unmanned aerial systems (UAS), the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) has awarded a $250,000 grant to the Northern Michigan Unmanned Aerial Systems Consortium (NMUASC) in Alpena. Peter Pettalia, R-Presque Isle; and Aaron Johnson, MEDC Defense Center.

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4 Best Safety Vest for Construction

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One of the more important aspects of good safety at a construction site is visibility, so more and more construction employers are requiring reflective details on protective gear. When involved in construction, your visibility can mean the difference between your safety and a life-changing accident. . The Reviews. Ample sizing.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Illinois – Strong Demand Lifts Industrial Parks In Wheeling, IL

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Rendering of the new Tin Goose Hangar, which is under construction at Chicago Executive Airport. Economic Development staff has also received new industrial construction inquiries in recent months, which has not been commonly sighted in this area over the past several years. Photo: Morganharbour.com.). By Sharon Clark.

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Orbital Outfitters To Build In Midland, TX

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Space and Pressure Suit Manufacturing Development Business at the Midland International Airport (MAF). Construction of the new building at MAF will be completed by December 2015 and include an altitude chamber complex to support the testing and qualification of many space components and will be made available for use by UTPB.