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“Innovation is purposeful”: How Skanska’s Sr. Precon Technologist Drives Change

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It can also be more purposeful and strategic, a focus area for a business that is empowering and educating its people. Skanska is one of the most innovative construction companies in the world and this reputation has been earned through a long-term commitment to always do better. Preconstruction Technologist for Skanska. .

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs) Program was created in 1934 with the goal of helping businesses in the U.S. According to the National Association of Foreign Trade Zones (NAFTZ), in 2014, goods exported directly from U.S. The value of shipments into zones totaled nearly $660 billion, compared with $798 billion the previous year.

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

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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. CPRT estimates that the new complex will result in the creation of approximately 600 construction jobs. “We

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Workforce Training: Engineering A Skilled Workforce

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Here’s the good news: most of the states (and the federal government) got the memo (Workforce Training is Job One) and they are moving aggressively to put in place innovative and highly effective workforce training programs that put forward-thinking businesses and higher education resources on the same team. VIRGINIA’S TRADITION OF TRAINING.

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Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN

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billion investment by Dominion Virginia Power, which constructed a cutting-edge technology power plant. Through the Enterprise Zones Program business and industry can realize state incentives such as Job Creation Grants and Real Property Investment Grants, while also realizing a number of local tax and other incentives.

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

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Largest Cities (2011): Houston, 2,145,146; San Antonio, 1,359,758; Dallas, 1,223,229; Austin, 820,611; Fort Worth, 758,738. Key Incentives: Emerging Technology Fund, Enterprise Zones, Skills Development Fund, Renewable Energy Incentives, TX Industry Development Loan Program. Tabbed Out now has a partnership with T.G.I.

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Shovel-Ready Sites: Ready To Hit The Ground Running

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By reducing the time it takes a company to begin construction of a new facility, states and local communities are able to provide valuable savings to businesses as well as job opportunities for local residents. Iowa’s costs for equipment rental, construction, payroll, workers’ compensation and utilities are all below the national average.

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