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Test Your Construction Industry Knowledge!

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Denver Airport. Al Maktoum Airport, Dubai. Q3: What percentage of the construction labor force are union workers? Big airports equals big bills. The Al Maktoum Airport in Dubai is a gigantic project! The BLS states that 14% of the construction labor force were union workers in 2017. The Willis “Sears” Tower.

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Business Report: Illinois Leaders Form Non-Profit to Spur Job Creation

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Bruce Rauner recently announced that leaders at the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity and business stakeholders will collaborate in organizing a newly formed private, non-profit organization focusing exclusively on increasing Illinois’ competitiveness for job creation and investment. Jim-Schultz_300.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Soaring To New Heights

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Shreveport Regional Airport. The Aerospace/Defense industry reported its third consecutive year of record revenue and profit last year. billion in operating profit. billion in operating profit. Revenue was up 4 percent compared with 2011, while operating profit was up 2% over 2011. By BF Staff. Highway 165, U.S.

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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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. Businesses in an FTZ may see a reduction in duties on labor, overhead and profit.

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Coronavirus and airline travel in Europe: No empty plane seats under EU plan

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Airlines will not have to leave seats empty, but passengers flying in the European Union will have to wear masks on planes and in airports under plans to revive the travel industry. Airlines have raised concerns that measures to slow the spread of the pandemic could blight profitability long after any travel restrictions end.

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Southern Air Relocates To Northern Kentucky

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“We have relocated our corporate headquarters to northern Kentucky, where we will be even better positioned to grow profitably, deliver the highest quality services to our global customers, and meet and exceed their air cargo needs,” said Daniel J. hub at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.”. Wuchner, of Florence.

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The Travel & Tourism Game

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The realignment of the original transcontinental railroad crosses Churchill County and is serviced by both Union Pacific and BNSF. The Fallon Industrial Lead and the Mina Branch, both serviced by Union Pacific, have excess rail capacity and available existing switches.

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