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The Travel & Tourism Game

Business Facilities

Travel Association, 2.9 percent of the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2018 can be attributed to travel and tourism. Total domestic and international inbound traveler spending in the U.S. million directly in the travel industry and 6.8 Domestic travel spending directly supported 7.7 By the BF Staff.

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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An airport of entry (AOE), usually designated with the word “international”, provides customs and immigration services for incoming flights. Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs) Program was created in 1934 with the goal of helping businesses in the U.S. military forces. stay competitive with foreign manufacturers and suppliers. FTZs jumped 24.8

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The next phase of sustainability in luxury hotels

BD+C

Both consumers and the corporate sector with respect to business and travel events are putting more pressure on owners and developers than ever before to become more eco-friendly. A major part of that effort starts with building placement and shell design.

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Managing Moisture in Walls

Pro Builder

A fundamental truth about wall construction is that, at some point, walls will be exposed to moisture, so they must be designed and built in a manner that allows them to dry. . Well-installed WRBs are important in all climate zones. . Foam the openings at the back of electrical boxes. How Does Moisture Get Into Walls?

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Curt Horstmann won’t sit still

The Korte Company

My dad was a carpenter, my brother did a little electrical, my other brother did some plumbing. Me and a good friend, we made a trip over to see the submarine and the actual war zone. We have not designed anything through Korte on the remodels. I pretty much watched and observed everything. And these were all Angela’s ideas.

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Logistics: No Drivers Needed

Business Facilities

Indiana may be known as the Crossroads of America, but the aptly named Hoosier state connects far more than travelers criss-crossing through the state’s network of interstate highways. In its 2017 fiscal year, Nashville International Airport (BNA), the region’s conduit for air travel, served a record-breaking 13.5 percent increase.

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Iowa: Moving To The Top Of The Class

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Sustainable electricity is another example of Iowa’s forward-looking approach to meeting the needs of tomorrow. Today, Iowa generates more of its electricity from wind than any other state—more than 36 percent. At the same time, industrial electricity rates in Iowa are nearly 20 percent below the national average, and U.S.

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