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Innovative Approaches to Industrial Construction Project Management

Construction Marketing

As in all walks of life, technology and innovation are changing the landscape of the industrial construction industry. This has obviously led to large-scale improvements in the way structures are designed and building materials are fabricated. But it is not the only type of software to use in 2023.

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Business Report: Chicago Will Host Digital Manufacturing And Design Innovation Institute

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President Obama has awarded Chicago a $70 million grant from the Department of Defense to build a $320-million Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute. Three other innovation hubs are being built in Canton, MI near Detroit, Youngstown, OH and Raleigh, N.C. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Gov. Pat Quinn, Sen. Dick Durbin, Sen.

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Building Trends: An Old Material Becomes New Again

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Contractors are also turning to cloud-based, integrated construction software solutions to improve collaboration and streamline processes. Wood may not sound like an innovative building material, and wooden skyscrapers might sound like a strange idea. But the material under consideration might surprise you. Is Wood the Future?

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Centers of Technology: The Future Is Now

Business Facilities

Locations are bringing higher ed resources and high-tech businesses together to plant the seeds for market-ready advanced technology at incubators and innovation institutes, and to create the STEM-savvy workforce that will fill these new jobs. CHICAGO AIMS FOR THE TOP OF THE TECH CHART. Photo: tedescopictures.com).

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Louisiana’s capital has had great success in executing the state’s strategy of bringing together business and higher education in innovative public-private partnerships that spur initiatives in new high-growth sectors. The new Baton Rouge center will provide IBM’s clients in the U.S. space program.

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FEATURE STORY: Nothing Matters More Than Talent

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Start-up plants will be able to set up manufacturing lines to integrate software and equipment, test systems and train maintenance and production staff. The time is right for Airbus to expand in America,” said Fabrice Brégier, Airbus President & CEO at the announcement in Mobile. Airbus is the largest export customer for the U.S.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report

Business Facilities

Name a growth sector—digital media, advanced manufacturing, IT/software—and Louisiana has a specific program geared to welcome new players, with a proven track record of successful startups. The Salt Lake City area is a leading hub for advanced aerospace manufacturing and composites fabrication.

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