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STRUCTURAL USES OF PRECAST CONCRETE

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Structural frames are mainly used for offices, car parks and retail developments. Use of Precast Concrete in frames: There are two main types of precast building frame. The structural frame consists of slabs, beams and columns. The cross-wall frame consists of floor slabs and solid walls. It is used mainly for hotels, schools and hospitals.

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Expanding the exterior footprint

Construction Specifier

Along with iconic European multi-mode transit stations, outdoor malls and open-air markets, Olsen cites the Ford Foundation Building’s atrium as a stellar example of ‘mid-doors.’ In the mid-90s, the Ford Foundation building was named a New York City Landmark.”. Human performance meets architectural performance.

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Location Focus: Illinois – Trying to Make Headway in Every Way

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Served by three interstate highways: I-90, I-290 and I-355, Arlington Heights is conveniently located only 10 miles from O’Hare International Airport and five miles from Chicago Executive Airport. percent are in the manufacturing sector and nearly 20 percent are in the wholesale and retail sectors. were named to the 2013 “Inc.

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STATE FOCUS: Florida – Let The Sun Shine

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Southwest view of the Fort Lauderdale International Airport. percent in 2012, retail sales will grow at an average pace of 3.7 This is due in part to the fact that economic recovery in Florida is feeding into retail sales. The Tax Foundation names Florida the #1 business tax climate in the Southeast. percent).”.

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LOCATION FOCUS: The Heartland of America Beats Strong

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Illinois is home to one of the world’s busiest airports, Chicago’s O’Hare International and a major commuter hub at Midway Airport. In addition, the state has more than 137 public use airports, 270 heliports and 840 aviation facilities. Scheduled for completion in late 2013 is a $69 million full-access tollway interchange.

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Top 10 Construction Companies in India

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. • As one of the top construction company in India Tata projects provides a turnkey solution for the construction of bridges, roads , Metro systems, commercial buildings, Power Transmission and distribution systems and construction of airports, etc. • Precast reinforced concrete piling, construction of the foundation of the Gateway of India.

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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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