Modular Construction Solutions

A modular building is a pre-fabricated unit primarily made in a factory and transferred to a building site. It can be used individually or attached to several other modular units to make a larger building. Since these structures are easy to work with, they are often used for housing, classrooms, offices and medical clinics. Their endless benefits, including quick construction and environmentally friendly designs, have led modular buildings to be the face of the future. Modular construction may be increasing in popularity, but this pre-fabrication is nothing new. Modular construction dates back to the early 1900s when Sears Roebuck Co. sold over 75,000 pre-built modular homes from 1908 to 1940. The home-building kits were sold in the Sears catalog and contained all of the materials needed to build a home. They included 30,000 pieces and a 70-page instruction booklet. The 44 styles of modular homes ranged in price from $700 to $4,000. Buyers were able to browse through the catalog, choose a style of their choice and send in a small fee. Their materials would then arrive off the railway and included nails, shingles, paint and varnish. Although the modular construction industry had gone off without a hitch, the Great Depression caused sales to drop by 40 percent in one year. Sears quietly fell off the radar during the Great Depression, but by the end of World War II, modular homes began regaining their popularity. Soldiers returning from the war wanted to purchase a home and start a family, and the demand for this immediate housing was more than what was available on the market. Modular homes made the perfect solution as they could be erected quickly and efficiently. While modular homes where popular since the early 1900’s it wasn’t until 1958 that modular buildings became a popular way to construct schools, businesses and medical facilities. Modular construction has now advanced to cover all different markets. Today, modular buildings have a distinguished style and utilize state-of-the-art technologies to be exceptionally creative and efficient. They can be built to customized specifications and used across various applications, including business, retail& hospitality, government and homes. Since the materials used in these structures are the same as on-site construction, it’s near impossible to tell a modular structure apart from another. With unprecedented functionality and beauty, we can expect to see modular buildings in all facets of construction.

Ace Portable Accommodation

Ace portable accommodationis a modular building company offering a flexible interlocking system for all accommodation requirements. Our units conform to the highest health and safety standards, therefore making them suitable for educational, health, construction welfare, industrial and office buildings – in fact we can provide accommodation for any requirement from on-site shower units to large office complexes. They can be reconfigured, relocated and expanded to meet the needs of an evolving business. As well as standard features such as, Power Points, Double Glazing, Exterior Window Shutters, Vinyl Flooring, Heating and Lighting, Ace Portable Accommodation can provide extra features such as Air Conditioning, Carpeting, and an IT and / or Telephone package. We can also offer a comprehensive Civil Works package to include main drain connection, water and electrical connections, all exterior access ramps, car-parking etc – in fact any building works required to go with the modular building project we will undertake as a turnkey package for our clients. As a company we are very client - orientated, therefore anything the client requires we are prepared to provide. Many of our clients are using modular buildings instead of traditional buildings and these are proving to be extremely cost effective and can be constructed in one third of the time. Full financial packages available, including hire purchase, lease purchase, rental, sales and buy- back options.

Business Travel - Discover the Biggest Secret CEOs Are Using to Earn Huge Profit Off Corp Travel

Up until the break of the new millennium, business travel has always seemed to be more of a burden of business expenses and earnings. The only upside is the huge tax deductions for small businesses. Even at present times, it doesn't seem to matter who your company's personal travel agent, travel vendor, or online travel website is that you use for travel, it's still expensive.
Next to customer fulfillment and office supply expenses, travel expenses are major. However, every since the recent recession that the entire U.S. has collapse into, new and great innovations of the 21century has finally change the way corporate America travels.
Now CEOs and savvy business owners that travel frequently discovered a rich business travel success. A travel success that only the few and profound has been using since 2001.
That's right. The chosen few that have found this hidden secret are calling it the "Small business and corporate travel bail out plan through travel." Plus. It's quite simple...

Book a flight, get paid for it, book a hotel, get paid for it, car rentals, condos, and anything affiliated with business travel, your company gets a large percentage of the travel commission earned back into the business. I'm talking "cold hard Cash." Not some travel points or rewards cards either. Your membership puts your business in profit instantly!
Your business now generates income from every employee, executive and anyone who books travel from the company. Plus, your company travel is still a write-off, how cool is that.
With this newly innovative business travel revenue and revolutionary breakthrough, Expedia, Hotwire, and even your personal travel agent become useless. You'd actually lose money by using these old 20th century tactics in the 21st century.
These are one of those business travel news secrets they don't want you to know about until they "milk the cow dry." Well now you know.
So while companies are easily losing thousands from travel expenses, you can be massively earning thousands from your own travel expenses, off every trip.

It's been around since 2001, but because of it's none mainstream media influence, only the savvy and smart business travelers have adopted this business travel model into their income streams. And boy is it revenue generator. I'm talking profits, earnings, positive cash flow, you name it.
One of the biggest names thus far that quickly adapted this new corporate travel innovation is NFL's Kansas City Chief football team. They're faithful members because the business model makes common since, "if you use travel for business why not make a profit from it."
So if your company struggles to earn profit in this troubled economy while still taking flight after flight to increase revenue, easily step up your game and increase earnings to be among the elite business owners that use this new income stream everyday. You may just meet your quarterly goals with this revenue generator alone.

Bradford Addo, an online travel specialist since 2005, has been sharing business and leisure travel tips online that many don't know about. The corporate travel secret is by far one of smartest innovations that work for small business who frequently use travel at least once a quarter. For more on this great way of business travel, go to http://travelingentrepreneurs.com

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Business Travel - Avoiding Airline Terminals and Scheduling By Flying Your Own Private Plane

The other day, I was talking to a friend and he explained to me some of the stress and hassles of airline travel, as he'd recently gone on a number of business trips. Weather delays, maintenance repairs, and then there's the waiting in line with the TSA strip searches via electronic devices. They were tired of standing in line, waiting in terminals, and trying to get their tight itinerary back on track every time an airliner was late. Since I know little bit about aviation, they asked me if they should learn how to fly and buy their own aircraft.
You see, owning your own airplane and flying it yourself, if you have no experience, might only be good if you are going short distances, and the weather is good. A new pilot, or VFR aviator cannot fly when the weather is bad because that takes an IFR rating, the ability to fly using instruments even if you can't see outside, something which takes hundreds of hours, lots of practice, and a good chunk of change to learn how to do correctly. Also, owning in aircraft isn't cheap, and just as the airliners have occasional breakdowns, or maintenance problems causing aircraft delays, the same thing can happen to your own privately owned aircraft.
Then there is the insurance, tied-owns fees, and all the rules and regulations of the FAA. One thing that airline travelers may not realize is that most of the airline delays are actually cause due to rules and regulations and the Federal Aviation Administration, as those airlines must comply with all those rules. Those same rules are rather harsh on a private aircraft owner, although they are a different set of rules, they can surely become a hassle very quickly.

Next, I'd like to talk to you about the cost of owning versus flying on an airliner. It's not really comparable, and even with ticket prices at a premium due to the fuel costs, if you own your own private airplane you still have to put the fuel in it, and it can put you into the poor house very quickly with repairs, annual inspections, and the cost to get your pilots license and the ratings you need so that your aircraft is actually a viable solution to short range travel, such as traveling across the state or to the state next door.
If you're traveling halfway across the country, you are usually better off to take an airliner unless you have a very expensive airplane, one which is very difficult to fly, and is surely not suited for anyone that doesn't have a pilot in their employ. Although it might sound like a great idea to own your own aircraft, it's generally not. If you'd like to discuss this further you may shoot me an e-mail. Please consider all this and think on it.

Lance Winslow has launched a new provocative eBook on Business Traveling Topics. Lance Winslow is a retired Founder of a Nationwide Franchise Chain, and now runs the Online Think Tank; http://www.worldthinktank.net

11 Cool Content Tactics for Blogging Travel Pros

Captivate your clients. Captivate new clients. Captivate the media.
Did you know that 19% of travelers consult a blog when planning a trip? Think about how many people you have an opportunity to reach when you showcase your expertise and provide readers with added value.
When I speak at industry conferences the biggest blogging question I hear is "Where do I find interesting and relevant things to write about?" Great question and here is a list of solutions for you!
These content boosting opportunities have been divided into expertise levels so that if you're just starting out in the blogging world you'll find ideas in the novice section to quickly and easily get you rolling out blogs with content that's easy to access and research. Then as you get more comfortable with your writing style there are intermediate ideas that you can use to leverage your skills. The advanced ideas are great for bloggers that need more momentum to keep their content fresh and engaging.
Novice Content

When you begin a blog it can be overwhelming and exciting at the same time. These essential content building sources will give you a jump-start. Each of these killer ideas are designed to tap into your creativity and let your expertise shine. How about writing about:

1. Historical facts from your top selling property, attraction or destination
2. Top Customer Service issues that are brought up by your clients
3. Funny questions from clients
   • You know the ones... "can my dog sit on my lap on the plane?"
4. Trivia from destinations, hotels, attractions.
   • How many eggs does your favorite ship board prior to departure?
   • How many pumpkins did your top selling boutique hotel order last Halloween?
   • Construct your blog around the trivia and weave in additional information that will temp people to call you to book their trip.
5. Review your client comments and testimonials for possible content.
6. Did someone compliment you on your insider knowledge of a specific destination? Write a blog post about it with some insider tips and a call to action to book with you Include the client testimonial (with their permission)
7. Subscribe to other blogs
   • Supplier blogs and trade blogs are a great inspiration to help you capture ideas
8. Search out others in your sector to see what's top of mind for them
   • Do something different
9. Check what conversations are happening at other Social Media sites
   • Check out supplier sites as well as associations and other travel agents
10. Mine the web and social sites of your top selling suppliers for the latest press releases
    • Add your experience with the topic and showcase your photos
11. Read a variety of publications for relevant, interesting travel news
    • Write a blog on your thoughts and experiences as related to the article
    • Link to the original article

Inspiration is merely the start of great blogs. You're an industry expert and here's your chance to be inspired to write material that will entice people to look to you when planning their travels.
Happy writing. Where do you find inspiration for your blog?
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Social Media Marketing! Know you need it? No time?

Travel & Tourism pros, here's the solution for you.
If you are hesitating on the threshold of utilizing social media because you're not sure how to get started, or you are just too busy to maintain your presence, Customized Management Solutions (CMS) has a social media solution for you.
Social media provides travel and tourism industry businesses with a powerful tool to:
*Reach larger groups of people in a more cost effective, Timely and meaningful way than with any other media.
*Connect with potential clients.
*Learn more about existing clients.

*Share your expertise.

Business Travel - Drive Your Own Luxury Car or Rent One

I have a good friend who has a very nice Maserati which he leases, as he uses it for business. Of course, he also travels to nearby states each year to speak with his distributors, but he doesn't take his luxury car because he doesn't want to put all those miles on it, or subject it to some of the locations he will travel to. Therefore, he rents a car instead. Since he has so many stops all together, it doesn't make sense to fly to each location, and he also needs to take samples with him, and a variety of other things.

Okay so, does this make sense, should you drive your own luxury car on a business trip which might last several weeks to many states? It's hard to say what your exact situation is, but I'd like you to please consider three items;
1. Costs
2. Add-On Extras
3. Business Associates Perception
You must consider the cost of renting the vehicle versus the cost of putting that wear and tear on your own car. Chances are you'd be better off with a rent a car. Still, if you are going to rent a car, there are things you need to know such as; what are the extra add-on costs?

I had recently talk to a gentleman who owns a body shop, and he told me that every time one of his clients would go to rent a vehicle at the local rental car agency to rent a car, the rental salesperson would try to sell them extra insurance in case of sandblasting because out here in the desert the wind can whip up occasionally causing paint damage. This is a very common extra add-on, one which you might want to think twice about, but you need to understand the risks.
On August 5, 2012 the LA Times had an interesting article titled "Puzzled by Damage Claim" by Catherine Hamm, where a reader writes in to explain a horror story of a rent-a-car company that charged them for hail damage which occurred after the car had actually been returned, and signed off as received.
Even if something isn't your fault, and there is damage to the car, sometimes the rental agency will try to pin it on you. I suppose the same occurs if you drive a luxury car and are leasing that car, and go to turn it in. What you might consider normal wear and tear, they might charge you for as part of the lease agreement. Whatever decision you eventually make, you need to go in with your eyes open on this. Therefore I ask that you please consider it all.

Lance Winslow has launched a new provocative eBook on Business Travel Concepts. Lance Winslow is a retired Founder of a Nationwide Franchise Chain, and now runs the Online Think Tank; http://www.worldthinktank.net

Travel Bucket List - Do You Have One?

They have become increasingly popular these days. Especially as people write down their dreams to better visualize them and have them become reality. But to make them come true, we need income.
Now, we all have our different reasons for creating residual income. Some of us don't like our jobs. Others want to spend more time with their families, while others want the freedom that money can allow us.
I will admit that I want 'all the above'.
But, ever since I was young, I have had the travel bug.
As a kid growing up in London, I remember my Gran going to Hawaii and thinking it was the end of the earth. I was so jealous and could not envisage that I would ever get to America. I used to read about it and make lists of the cities in America I would visit when I got older.
Well, fast-forward 25 years and I have back-packed around the whorl, been to 45 states in America, lived in Australia and now spent 12 years in Japan.
I guess I have never really stopped traveling.
But I want more? Am I greedy? Maybe, but a while back, I compiled my travel bucket list and made my top 5 places to visit. And I will get there, and be earning while I am there. That I promise you!
Do you have a Travel Bucket List?
Here is my top 5:
5. Madagascar (travel bucket list)
I always remember Madagascar being so far way from everywhere. A place where no-one I know has been. But it is not all Lemurs. Madagascar has some of the least explored, beautiful beaches on earth. Give me this over Bora Bora any day. Real paradise... although I would not mind Bora Bora either.
4. Norway (travel bucket list)
The Fjords in Norway are famed for their spectacular beauty. In a world where pollution casts a grey cloud (literally) over many wonderful places, the Fjords remind me of how fresh and pure nature should be.
Crystal blue fresh water, abundant nature and calmness personified. I would love to cruise along thee serene fjords and contemplate life.
Now I live in Japan, they seem further away than ever but one day, I will take my wife here.
3. Patagonia (travel bucket list)
Ever since my fascination with other countries and places began, Patagonia to me has seemed like the end of the world. A mystical place, like in Lord of the Rings when the Elves set sail from Middle Earth. What awaited them we do not know. It is the same here. The beauty is striking.
The land so pure, unforgiving and yet majestic in its beauty. The picture below says it all. Patagonia, the end of the world
Do you have a Travel Bucket List?
2. The Galapagos Islands (travel bucket list)
When my wife and I married, I was toying with the idea of going on honeymoon here. In the end, it was too far and too expensive to get there from Japan. It still fascinates me and is number 2 on my travel bucket list.
Now I know the image is mainly the giant tortoises, but there is so much more weird and wonderful wildlife to be seen. The diving is also some of the best in the world I have heard.
1. Bhutan- The Last Shangri-LA (travel bucket list)

For as long as I can remember, Bhutan has been my number 1. Maybe it is like Tibet as Tibet should have been. The last Shangri-la. I would simply love to do a 2 or 3 week trekking expedition. The views, from what i have seen are breathtaking. The below photo shows Bhutan's most famous temple, precariously perched on a mountainside. This is the pinnacle of my travel bucket list.

Why a Common Man Like Me Wants the World Expo 2020 in Dubai

The alliteration of Dubai with Dreams is not accidental. Dubai is very much the stuff fantasies are made of. More importantly - it is in Dubai that dreams melt into reality with a seemingly effortless grace. The first time I came to this Wonderland, it simply took my breath away. What majesty! What magnificence! What magic! I was besotted, utterly and completely. Dubai, to me, became not a city but a phenomenon. All the dreams that I had dreamt about my future came to fruit in this Eden on Earth and newer, bigger dreams now fill my mind.

It is true that I can count the number of years I spent on Dubai soil on my fingers - but when I attempt to enumerate the gifts this magical city gave to me in these two years, I find myself wishing for many more fingers. The multi-ethnic work culture here gave me inspiring insights into several cultures across the globe, even as I made friends galore from the Diasporas of so many nations breathing the Dubai air.
Working in the employer-friendly ambience of the Dubai workplace, my professional experience grew manifold. The reliability of the city's sophisticated, state-of-the-art infrastructure gave me the wonderful opportunity to hone my work-skills without petty troubles to distract me. The vibrant, pink-with-health economy of Dubai allayed even the worst of my trepidations regarding my finances... Really I can go on and on... Above all, such was the warmth and tenderness with which Dubai welcomed me that I am ashamed to say I hardly felt homesick at all.

So what makes this city tick? I'd think there are three mainstays of the Dubai phenomenon - the warm, mellow hospitality that welcomes citizens across the world with open arms, the super-efficient and well oiled infrastructure, and the respect for law and discipline that contains all the diverse elements of this international city with order and method.
Dubai is like the globe condensed into one city as nearly 200 nations of the world reside here and work in unison. It is like a beautiful rug, the fabric of which contains the threads and colours of nations round the world. It is that neutral ground where millions of international relations are made every day. It is the cauldron where global ideas meet, churn and fuse to evolve newer and better ones each day. Science, technology, culture - it is the hub of all that matters.
Wait a minute, am I describing Dubai, or am I describing the World Expo? You see - what better place than Dubai to host the World Expo 2020 when the city is exactly like an ongoing World Expo itself?
Especially when the World Expo 2020 theme is 'Connecting Minds, Creating the Future' as this is what Dubai has been doing since so long - connecting minds and creating the future!

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By And Large, Business Travel Is Not A Pleasurable Experience

Business travel has become so common that a considerable proportion of the corporate world of America is spending more time in airplanes and hotels than on their couches or in their automobiles.
According to a recent estimate, about 40 million adults in the US travel on business at least once a year to a location about 50 miles from home. More than 20 percent of the trips made by African Americans, for instance, are related to their work.
Those who do not need to travel frequently on business consider business travel glamorous and exciting. However, in reality, business travel is often arduous.
It is tough physically, tough on the family, and especially tough on the pockets of businesspersons who do not have the luxury of generous expense accounts to take care of their travel expenses.
In addition, those who travel on business regularly, quickly wise up to the fact that a stress-free and safe journey requires the smooth functioning of a number of interconnected factors, which includes the vagaries of the weather.
According to a study conducted recently, monitoring business travel trends:
- 58 percent of business travel is undertaken for association meetings and conferences,
- 43 percent comprising of business travel made by individuals,
- and 29 percent for corporate meetings.
The study also identified some of the most popular destinations within the US for business travel. They are:
- Washington, D.C.,
- New York,
- Los Angeles/Long Beach,
- Chicago,
- Atlanta,
- Boston,
- Houston,
- Minneapolis-St. Paul,

- Detroit,
- and Dallas.
Irrespective of what the destination is, business travel is seldom an enjoyable experience. Some companies will allow their business travelers the opportunity to enjoy their travel surroundings but this is usually short lived depending on the demands of the trip.
Business travelers, who have to make frequent trips, need special facilities to ease the hassles of traveling. Airlines and hotels are increasing the levels of services they provide in order to meet the growing demands of business travelers:
Usually, business travelers research fares on their own and make their reservations online. According to a survey, it was found that only 32 percent of corporate travelers used the services of travel agents for their reservation needs, while the rest, 68 percent, preferred using the internet or online services to plan at least some part of their business traveling arrangements.
Business travelers are usually technologically conversant; hence, choose to handle all their traveling arrangements through the Internet, limiting the necessity of having to interact with travel agents and professionals dealing with customer service.
Most tourism related sites offer one-stop travel facilities for reservations of flights, booking rooms in hotels, and providing transportation on the ground.
Major airlines like Delta and American have included travel-friendly features like locating cheap fares, finding economical hotel accommodation, and hiring cars on a rental basis inexpensively on their websites.

Travelers, thus, can make arrangements for an entire business trip, which includes seating preferences, confirming special food requests, and a text message or e-mail verifying their flight status and information about the departure timings with a few clicks of the mouse button.
Most of these sites provide boarding passes that can be printed out and online check-ins within 24 hours of the departure of the flight.
At the airport, those travelers in a hurry can take advantage of check-in kiosks in order not to have to wait in long lines, and get their boarding passes and their seating information.
Frequent Flyer Miles, Automatic Upgrades, and Comfortable Seating:
One of the biggest perks of traveling frequently on business is the facility of accumulating points, which can be exchanged for vacations. Travelers, therefore, are always on the look out for hotels offering generous points facilities.
Frequent air travelers also favor automatic upgrades and comfort inside the airplane, such as generous legroom and additional storage facilities overhead. Business traveler programs like EliteAccess provided by Continental Airlines offer comforts like guarantees of no-middle-seat and upgrades to the first class if possible.
Getting Value for Money:
Companies are constantly curtailing overhead expenses by cutting down on the travel allowances they give their executives, while business travelers look for ways in which they can maximize their allowances to the fullest.
For example, several hotels offer free breakfasts, while others provide complimentary facilities such as a welcoming snack or allowing their guests to make free long distance and local calls. Many hotels also offer free newspapers, tea and coffee.
Feeling at Home Far Away from Home:
Business travelers are so frequently away from home that they look for services that replicate their home comforts.
Although hotels are selected primarily for value and location, but business travelers expect home-like comforts like high quality toiletries, comfortable bedding, choices in beverages, cable TV and films, broadband internet access, exercise and convenient check-in/out facilities, and so on.

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Will is the developer of TravelCheckList.info a website devoted to all things pertaining to travel such as Destinations, Safety, Planning, Travel Deals, and Lodging.

Sound Wave Fire Suppression Systems At Airports Might Be The Ticket?

DARPA is working on something that is very cool, it is a system which uses sound waves to put out fires. They are able to do this because of the research discoveries that were found on how fire interacts with the surfaces that are inflamed. Sound also interacts with light in very interesting way and in specific patterns in physics. Although there is more to learn on all of this, the potential applications, aside from all the military uses are immense. This will be one transfer technology which helps save lives. Okay, so let's talk about this a bit.

Wouldn't it be great to have a "sound wave fire suppression system" at large airports? The sound beams could be focused where ever an aircraft anywhere on the airport caught fire, or went off the runway. You see, in the future, and that future being right now our airliners will have more and more composite material made of carbon fiber, and in the future carbon nano tubes with graphene coatings. Many of these technologically advanced special materials used in such composites burn in such a way that they lets off poisonous gas. The occupants of an airliner that has run off the runway, where the airliner has caught fire could die from the poisonous gas even if they escape the flames.

However, if those fires can be put out those poisonous gas byproducts will not be created in the first place, therefore saving the passengers. Fires happen all the time at airports, sometimes it is with ground equipment, sometimes it is a malfunction; it could be a fuel leak, a hydraulic leak, hot brakes, blown tires, or any of a number of things. Since there are many fires from time to time, airports, especially large busy ones could afford the capital expenditure to put in the systems to save people's lives.

Yes, there are all sorts of other uses such as brushfires, forest fires, fires aboard ships, and structure fires in large metropolitan areas. How about a high-rise which is on fire, there is no real way to get to it, but perhaps a helicopter could fly alongside in send in the sound waves? Maybe we can mount this on unmanned aerial vehicles with vertical landing and taking off capabilities - adding such strategies to our aerial firefighting capabilities surely makes sense.
Maybe the private sector and the firefighting community should be in on this research from the get-go, and ask for military transfer technologies as soon as it all becomes available, and as soon as this technology is read to be scaled up. Indeed I hope you will please consider all this and think on it.

Lance Winslow has launched a new provocative series of eBooks on Future Aviation Concepts. Lance Winslow is a retired Founder of a Nationwide Franchise Chain, and now runs the Online Think Tank; http://www.worldthinktank.net