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Travel overseas and cruises during coronavirus: Australians still booking holidays

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Overseas travel is banned. But travel agents and cruise lines are fielding inquiries and, in some cases, taking bookings from eager travellers. Travel agent Barry Downs said customers were beginning to discuss future holiday plans instead of seeking refunds or postponing travel. Three: unlikely to travel again.”

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Waterproofing mass transit systems

GCP Applied Technologies

Water and moisture intrusion can cause significant damage to mass transit systems, resulting in high replacement costs, lost revenue, and serious disruption in travel. Underground stations require a dry environment to ensure continued operations, safety, and aesthetic appeal. Protecting these stations is a monumental challenge.

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The benefits of biophilic design in the built environment

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At Portland International Airport in Oregon, we’re working on the PDX Terminal Core Redevelopment Project to implement biophilic elements to create a more pleasing experience for travelers. In Los Angeles, our 13,482-sf office is LEED and Fitwel certified.

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Waterproofing mass transit systems

GCP Applied Technologies

Water and moisture intrusion can cause significant damage to mass transit systems, resulting in high replacement costs, lost revenue, and serious disruption in travel. Underground stations require a dry environment to ensure continued operations, safety, and aesthetic appeal. Protecting these stations is a monumental challenge.

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Top Railway Projects in the US

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Some of the elevated tracks would also be situated in earthquake-prone areas and thus need to be built and reinforced to comply with highly rigorous safety standards. Capable of speeds of up to more than 200 miles per hour, the system will be able to take passengers from San Francisco to Los Angeles in less than three hours. .

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Beam Me Down to L.A., Scotty

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This week, the Tesla/SpaceX CEO stepped forward and took the wraps off Hyperloop, a 700-mph magnetic levitation train that would travel through giant elevated tubes and blast passengers from San Francisco to Los Angeles–a 350-mile journey–in an astounding 35 minutes. So when Musk talks, we listen.

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Adapting Your Workplace for COVID-19: A ‘Return to Work’ Checklist

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Controlling the number of people in your space is critical to socially distanced workplace safety. For some jurisdictions, including San Francisco, taking temperatures is mandatory for all back-to-work plans. Constant contact, such as sitting near someone at a desk for a full workday, may require more space for safety.

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