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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. For example, the Mercedes-Benz semi-autonomous truck prototype scheduled for release in 2025 has a computer that will not completely replace the driver, but will allow them to do other things inside of the cabin.

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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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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Points of Entry for Cash-Rich Cargo

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Developers, investment interests and supply chain executives remain optimistic about our nation’s seaports,” said John Carver, head of JLL’s Ports, Airports and Global Infrastructure (PAGI) group, “Influenced by an evolving maritime logistics industry, global and trade transformations such as the extension of the Panama Canal and growth of U.S.

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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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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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Location Focus: Florida – Rebounded And Ready

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New conceptual plans offer two options: as a new Retail District or an Office Park. Retail: Numerous existing retailers in Cape Coral have experienced tremendous annual sales and, in some instances, are the largest grossing stores within their respective chains. This reflects the retail market’s vast potential in the city.

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Successful Commercial Construction Strategies and Operations: Tip #1

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By moving all correspondence and documents online you eliminate the cost to print dozens of copies of blueprints, design-build schedules, etc. I’m an architect, so I’m used to holding plans in my hands and sifting through documents at the airport. How can this save you thousands of dollars in saved storage costs? I know it was for me.