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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. The owners plan to invest an estimated $1 million on building improvements prior to taking occupancy. The business owners plan to invest an estimated $5,000,000 on facility improvements prior to taking occupancy. By Sharon Clark.

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Prevailing Wages in Minnesota: What Contractors Should Know

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Highway/heavy construction includes the construction and maintenance of highways, streets, airport runways, bridges, power plants, dams, wastewater treatment plants, water towers, high-voltage power lines, and utilities. One solution is material financing. How to deal with higher labor costs. Get materials now, keep your cash.

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Logistics: No Drivers Needed

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In addition to warehouses, autonomous vehicles in logistics can also be found in airports, harbors and yards. This is a definite asset for companies when it comes to finances and safety. It is also helpful in terms of the current truck driver shortage that the American Tucking Association estimates at more than 38,000.

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Industry Focus: Global Aerospace Production Soars To New Heights

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percent in 2001 to an estimated 31 percent in 2013. Next-generation fuel-efficient aircraft, like Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner, promise to deliver an estimated 15 percent better fuel burn rate. 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 Val Hale, Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development

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Business Facilities: Snap Finance recently announced an expansion of its Utah headquarters. Companies launching operations in Utah include ZipBooks, SoFi, Entrata and, as was mentioned, Snap Finance. What is your estimate for the job-creation potential of cybersecurity for Utah? By the BF Staff. Oakland, Portland and Seattle.

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Snapshots: 60 Seconds with Van Hale, Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development

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Business Facilities: Snap Finance recently announced an expansion of its Utah headquarters. Companies launching operations in Utah include ZipBooks, SoFi, Entrata and, as was mentioned, Snap Finance. What is your estimate for the job-creation potential of cybersecurity for Utah? By the BF Staff. Oakland, Portland and Seattle.

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Civil Engineering Marvels- 5 Tallest Skyscrappers

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International Finance Centre, HongKong A prominent landmark on Hong Kong Island, it consists of two skyscrapers, the ifc mall, and the 55-storey Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong. Along with the Oriental Pearl Tower, it is a centerpiece of the Pudong skyline. Its height was surpassed on September 14, 2007 by the Shanghai World Financial Center.