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BUSINESS REPORT: Texas – Innovation Moves Front And Center In Austin

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Technology shares the spotlight with music and film at the annual South by Southwest festival in Austin, TX. Technology innovation is happening across the country, but there is no better place to witness the revolution other than Austin, TX, home to a rapidly expanding technology industry. By Jenny Vickers. TEXAS FAST FACTS.

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Behind the Build: Interview with Charnice Williams, Sr. Construction Program Manager at Microsoft?

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I also graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Master’s in Engineering Management.  After I transitioned out of the military, I had the opportunity to work in the aerospace industry, oil and gas, and now the tech industry. But I’ve had the opportunity to lead weekly “Women in Construction” lunches on my site.

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Leading the Home Building Industry: Pro Builder's 2021 Forty Under 40

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Steven Speer , 29, Senior Construction Superintendent and Safety Manager, Blackrock Builders, College Station, Texas. Chelsea Timmons , 33, VP of Community Experience, TRI Pointe Homes, Austin, Texas. Education • BA, English, Secondary Education, University of Texas at Austin. Carla Ramalho , 31, Product Manager, WernerCo.,

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Race to a Smart Future

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metro to fully integrate innovative technologies—self-driving cars, connected vehicles and smart sensors, among other advances—into its transportation network. With an open platform, the city would create new uses for different modes of transportation, improve safety information and boost mobility options for underserved neighborhoods.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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Austin, TX: On Top, Still Rising. For the past couple of years, Austin, TX and Baton Rouge, LA have been duking it out for the top ranking in our flagship metro Economic Growth Potential category. Austin is now one of the nation’s top emerging high-tech cities, with more than 120,000 people employed by around 4,400 technology firms.

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Guide to Top 2022-23 Construction Conferences & Events

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This year’s conference includes a keynote session by Karl Rove, construction safety excellence awards, segmented expos, and over 15 breakout sessions. The topic list is expansive, featuring everything from contractor financial management, technology and innovation, and jobsite productivity. NECA Show (Austin, TX).

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West Michigan Lands Largest Third-Party Data Center In Eastern U.S.

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Switch’s enterprise business clients will collectively place billions of dollars of equipment at these selected Prime hubs, which is why geographic safety is critical. Innovation tops list of best qualities in a data center team. CyrusOne Launches Its Third Austin Data Center. Related articles across the web. Steelcase_Pyramid.