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Best Airport/Transit/Award of Merit Excellence in Safety: Ellington Airport Air Traffic Control Tower and Utility Building

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An innovative plan for erecting structural steel improved safety, quality and scheduling on the Ellington Airport Air Traffic Control Tower and Utility Building project in Houston.

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Airport/Transit: Best Project: IAH Terminal C

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Airport security screenings and safety considerations for an active runway posed challenges in the construction of the 265,000-sq-ft addition of Terminal C at Bush International Airport in Houston.

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Industry Focus: Aerospace Sector Is Flying High Again

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one of the world’s leading helicopter services companies, providing worldwide helicopter services that are unsurpassed in safety and customer satisfaction. AvEx, a world leader in the niche market of aviation exterior painting, has been located at Acadiana Regional Airport (ARA) in New Iberia for over 25 years. Credit: One Acadiana).

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Hours of Service (HOS) rule that went into effect on July 1, 2013 could create a reduction in industry productivity, projecting the need for another 100,000 drivers without an increase in shipping volume. More than 60 airports are located throughout New Mexico.

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Plane travel and coronavirus: People are missing travel so much, they’re getting airline food delivered

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“We have stepped up with co-packers to try to repackage some of those products – it’s hard work and it’s slow given the importance of food safety.” And United has donated 173,000 pounds of food to food banks and charities, pulling from airport lounges and catering kitchens. Where do people eat pineapples?

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STATE FOCUS – Ohio: Slow And Steady

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Ohio made a number of appearances in Business Facilities’ 2012 State Rankings report , reaching 7th for Automotive Manufacturing Strength and Best Education Climate; 4th for Economic Growth Potential, Race to the Top Leaders and Best Transportation Infrastructure; and 10th for Workforce Health and Safety. About 65 percent of the entire U.S

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LOCATION FOCUS: Texas: Big Heart, Country, Business

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In July 2012, XCOR announced the creation of its new Commercial Space Research and Development Center headquarters at the Midland International Airport. Fortune 500 oilfield services company Baker Hughes is headquartered in Houston and plays a critical role in the Eagle Ford Shale.

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