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SoCal to Vegas High-Speed Rail Project Hits the Brakes as Financing Falters

ENR Construction

The ultra-fast train would cut travel times between L.A. and Las Vegas in half, but a failed bond sale in the midst of a skeptical financial market has put the project on indefinite hold.

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Qantas, travel and coronavirus: Why passengers shouldn’t be fooled by Alan Joyce’s $19 airfares

Construction Test

It’s begun, even before travel has begun again. It’s the great pandemic travel fire-sale, designed to entice us to start holidaying again. But the dilemma for airlines, the authorities and travellers remains.

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Storage Units: Are They Worth Buying Or Building?

Construction Marketing

To Help Regular Travelers. Depending on their line of work, some people travel frequently. It’s quite difficult to obtain financing when building for business purposes. If you’re eager to begin working on your first storage unit but unsure of where to start, keep on reading below. Purpose Of The Storage.

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COVID-19 and Border Crossings: Considerations and Best Practices for Global Constructors and Suppliers Crossing US, Canadian, and European Borders

Constructlaw

Those travel restrictions can impact any company with cross-border supply chains or employee travel. This article addresses some of the travel restrictions in place in the United States, Canada, and members of the European Union (EU); exceptions to those requirements; and some best practices when navigating across borders.

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Chicago Looking to Build High Spreed Rail to O'Hare

Construction Equipment

According to a statement issued Tuesday, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Infrastructure Trust have issued a request for qualifications (RQF) for groups who want to take on the job of designing, building, financing, operating and maintaining an express train to O’Hare as a public–private partnership.

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20 Minutes From the Loop to O'Hare?

Construction Equipment

According to a statement issued Tuesday, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Infrastructure Trust have issued a request for qualifications (RQF) for groups who want to take on the job of designing, building, financing, operating and maintaining an express train to O’Hare as a public–private partnership.

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Are Americans Still Interested in Tiny Homes and Offices?

Pro Builder

IPX1031, a Fidelity National Finance subsidiary, surveyed 2,000 Americans to find the likeliness of living in a tiny home, desired amenities, and more. Tiny homes have typically appealed to travelers and adventurous homeowners, but the pandemic has seen a recent uptick in popularity for weekend escapes or a tiny backyard office.

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