article thumbnail

State of the Construction Industry: June Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

AGC Uses Targeted Ads to Try to Prevent Work Zone Crashes. A survey from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) found that 54 percent of highway contractors reported crashes in their work zones within the past year. The AGC aims to increase work zone safety this summer with targeted advertising.

article thumbnail

Design and specification considerations: Stand-alone canopy structure systems

Construction Specifier

They are commonly seen in transit applications, such as bus and train stations, valet and parking kiosks, and shuttle stops for airports, convention centers, hotels, shopping centers, and health care, educational, and corporate campuses.

Design 98
professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

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

article thumbnail

Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

Business Facilities

An airport of entry (AOE), usually designated with the word “international”, provides customs and immigration services for incoming flights. These services allow the airport to serve as an initial port of entry for foreign visitors arriving in a country. NASHVILLE ASCENDS: A CITY AND AIRPORT FLYING HIGH. military forces.

Risk 40
article thumbnail

Location Focus: New York – The Empire State Leverages Its Strengths

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

And with close to 300 public and private universities, New York also is an education powerhouse. START-UP NY merges the public and private education system with a corporate incentive program making New York the least expensive place in the United States to do business. NY Ranked 3rd in Business Facilities “Best Education Climate”.

article thumbnail

STATE FOCUS: Florida – Let The Sun Shine

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Southwest view of the Fort Lauderdale International Airport. percent); Education & Health Services (2.4 With 15 deepwater seaports; 19 commercial airports; nearly 3,000 miles of freight rail track; 12,000 miles of highway; and even two spaceports, Florida has an unmatched ability to get people and products anywhere they need to go.

Florida 74
article thumbnail

Webinars and Construction Events in March 2022

Autodesk Construction Cloud

With no shortage of networking and learning opportunities this month, you’ll find construction events happening from California to New York, and every time zone in between. This summit will be your opportunity to: Earn continuing education credits, including AIA LU | HSWs. Get more details. MCAA 2022 Annual Convention (San Diego, CA).

article thumbnail

Snapshots: 60 Seconds With Terry Gill, Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development

Business Facilities

BF: Amazon Prime’s decision to put its air-freight hub at Northern Kentucky’s CVG airport ensures that the Bluegrass State will be a global logistics leader for decades to come. Education to prepare students for STEM positions begins before they even reach a college campus.