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Plans in for first phase of £2.5bn Salford Crescent scheme

Construction Enquirer

The Crescent masterplan ultimately aims to deliver over 3,000 homes, more than 1m sq ft of space to innovate and collaborate, alongside 1m sq ft of offices, retail, leisure, a new multi-modal transport hub with active travel at its heart, set within vast areas of green space.

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7 Modern Marvels in Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Designed by French structural engineer Michel Virlogeux and British architect Norman Foster to handle the high volume of European vacationers, the Millau Viaduct was constructed in just three years (from 2001 to 2004) with a price tag of about $420 million. #5 5 Palm Deira Island (Dubai, United Arab Emirates). Spanning a length of 31.4

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Avoiding common OSHA recordkeeping mistakes

FDR Safety

Prior to 2001, this was the way you were supposed to count the days – meaning that if someone was injured on a Monday and did not return to work until the following Monday, you would only count the working days missed (you would exclude the weekend if it was not a normal work day).

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The Right Immigration Reform Means More Affordable Homes

Pro Builder

11, 2001, when federal immigration reform was put on hold, the issue has become increasingly divisive and left unrepaired as a result of political polarization. Since the terrorist attacks of Sept. as well as other sectors of the economy.

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Best 20 movies about travel: The films that make us want to visit spectacular destinations

Construction Test

However, the best travel films don’t just offer us a sense of place, they capture the power and transformative nature of a journey and more often than not, inspire us to set out to discover for ourselves what lies beyond the horizon. Two surfers from California travel the world in this documentary directed by Bruce Brown.

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Travel tips and advice for the US: How to annoy a security agent at a US airport

Construction Test

However, the tragic events of September 11, 2001, called for stricter security measures, and less than two months later, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) was created. We don’t blame them – on the PreCheck line, travellers need not remove their shoes, belts, outerwear, electronic devices or toiletry bags.

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Austin Roofing Company Proudly Serves City Of Abilene In Storm Recovery

U.S. Construction

has been serving Texas in Austin for over 40 years and in San Antonio since 2001. With the ability to travel anywhere in Texas, Barker Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc. After a series of severe storms ripped through parts of Abilene, Texas, Barker Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc. was there to help the community rebuild.

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