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How Heartland Acoustics and Interiors empowers its workforce through safety and development program

Construction Today

Colorado-based niche specialty contractor Heartland Acoustics and Interiors Ltd (Heartland) leads the industry with services including suspended acoustical, metal, wood, and security ceilings, wall panels, and stretch wall systems, as well as specialty interiors. With offices in Austin, Denver.

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New study shows protected bike lanes increase ridership, desirability of neighborhood

BD+C

Their study looked at protected bikes lanes in Austin, Chicago, Portland, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. Security and Life Safety' All five cities were part of the Green Lane Project, which works with cities around the country to speed the creation of protected bike lanes and is sponsored by People for Bikes.

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New study shows that safer bike lanes increase bicyclist predictability

BD+C

Their study looked at protected bikes lanes in Austin, Chicago, Portland, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. Security and Life Safety' All five cities were part of the Green Lane Project, which works with cities around the country to speed the creation of protected bike lanes and is sponsored by People for Bikes.

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Why It’s Critical to Have a Sound Cybersecurity Strategy

Viewpoint Construction Technology

It wasn’t all that long ago that data security was something that most of us took for granted. However, as the world around us has digitized and we’re more reliant on technology for every aspect of our lives, data security has become a priority — both in our personal lives and in our businesses. The New Norm. In 2018, $1.5

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

Business Facilities

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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Race to a Smart Future

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

The finalists, announced at the South by Southwest (SXSW) tech and music fest, are: Austin, TX; Columbus, OH; Denver, CO; Kansas City, MO; Pittsburgh, PA; Portland, OR; and San Francisco, CA. An urban and suburban automated car-sharing program would fill in the gaps in Austin’s existing mass transit system. Allen’s Vulcan Inc.

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Construction Issues in Limbo as Nation Awaits Election Results

ENR Construction

In Travis County, Texas, which includes the state capital of Austin, a funding measure for the $7.1-billion Amended to delay implementing a property tax increase until 2022, the measure funds upgrades to the city’s main east-west connector routes and neighborhood safety improvements. With an average elevation of 3.4