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Guide to Top 2022-23 Construction Conferences & Events

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The 2022 World of Concrete (WOC) theme is all about grit, designed to reflect the tenacity and determination construction professionals demonstrate every day on and off the jobsite. The topic list is expansive, featuring everything from contractor financial management, technology and innovation, and jobsite productivity.

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Industry Focus: Global Aerospace Production Soars To New Heights

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Florida is the birthplace of the commercial aviation industry, with a 50-year legacy of space launch and exploration and a designated region for commercial space activity in the “space coast” region of Brevard County. With 19 commercial airports, Florida airports are some of the most frequented travel destinations in the U.S.

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

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The five Creative Chambers communities include Detroit, Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, Traverse City and Marquette. Creative work” is not exclusive to the arts; creative services are among the many job roles that support nearly any commercial/business enterprise, e.g. a graphic designer is an artist employed by a manufacturer.

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Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN

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Its proximity to O’Hare International Airport means that residents and businesses alike have direct, non-stop access to 200 destinations worldwide through 1,400 daily departures. Midwest Airports. Currently, O’Hare International Airport is ranked #6 in the nation in cargo coming through the airport with 4.6

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In Remembrance of Bill Pulte, a Housing Giant

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All are accurate, but one is missing: innovator. Starting out as a carpenter while still in high school, Pulte built his first home, a five-room bungalow, near the Detroit City Airport, when he was just 18, with the help of five friends. The house sold for $10,000 and he never looked back. billion purchase of Del Webb in 2001.

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2021

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Managing pandemic disruptions and getting projects over the finish line has required a well-tempered balance of leadership, creativity, and innovation to solve incredibly challenging problems. With his forward-thinking mindset, he continually explores innovative ideas and processes. Nima is no stranger to BIM. Katy Johnson.