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NIBS – Building Innovation 2012 – January 7th-11th, 2012, Washington, D.C.

Building Information Management

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Infrastructure Protection and Disaster Management Division (IDD) for use in evaluating buildings against the threat of multiple hazards. 9: Building Innovation 2013 offers the only Symposium specifically addressing the needs of persons with low vision.

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Why Commercial Facility Maintenance Is Your Best Insurance Policy

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Emergency and disaster preparedness. Everything from mechanical malfunctions to natural disasters can disrupt a business for an indefinite amount of time. During the NATO Summit in Chicago in 2012 , we actually had clients put us on standby in case of any potential commercial property damage from the protests.

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Industry Focus: Data Centers – To Serve And Protect

Business Facilities

Nominal Natural Disasters: The Chicago area experiences virtually no wide-area natural disasters other than the occasional snowstorm. In 2012, Dart Neuroscience needed a new facility that could accommodate its forecasted growth over the next few years. No earthquakes above magnitude 3.8 THE TEAM: • Owner: Dart Development.