article thumbnail

Industry Focus: Global Aerospace Production Soars To New Heights

Business Facilities

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.

article thumbnail

Snapshots: 60 Seconds With Jennifer Nelson, Michigan Economic Development Corp.

Business Facilities

The key is a world-class supply chain/logistics system of ports, rails, airports and a network of efficient transport means that provide a cost-effective and efficient path to export and compete globally. Michigan has exported over $54.7 billion in goods around the globe. JN: Michigan is a leader in cybersecurity.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

FEATURE STORY: Logistics Clusters Are Jobs Magnets

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

The Memphis International Airport is home to the FedEx Superhub. The I-69 Corridor serves industry clusters including automotive, defense, aerospace, medical devices and green technology. Commercial air service is available at Joplin Regional Airport and three other major airports within 90 minutes drive time.

Memphis 76
article thumbnail

Public Sector Real Property Management – Quality Construction Cost Estimating – Earned Value Management

Building Information Management

Typical construction project stake holders include: Owners (management, engineering, contracting/procurement, building users), Contractors, Subcontractors, and Designers/Architects. Department of Defense Earned Value Management System Interpretation Guide Dated Feb 18, 2015. Standardized Cost Data. 31–32, 1972.

article thumbnail

BUSINESS REPORT: Texas – Innovation Moves Front And Center In Austin

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Targeted Industries: IT & Computer Tech, Energy, Petroleum Refining & Chemical Products, Advanced Tech & Manufacturing, Aerospace & Defense. For its groundbreaking work, the company received a $1 million Small Business Innovation Research award from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) in July 2012.

Austin 73
article thumbnail

Advanced Manufacturing: Manufacturing Gets Smarter, Faster

Business Facilities

Its aluminum will supply the automotive, aerospace and defense industries. Its infrastructure includes 20 interstates and major highways, rail networks, barge traffic on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers, six commercial airports and dozens of regional airports. And there’s a momentum effect.

article thumbnail

Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Pennsylvania’s decision to consolidate hundreds of bridge projects into a single procurement financed by a bond fund managed by a new Public-Private Partnership (P3) should serve as a model for the rest of the country. defense department, with an additional $500 million in state and private investment. Andrew Cuomo.

Indiana 40