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Preparing Independent Government Estimates – IGEs , IGCEs

Job Order Contracting

Most IGEs do not use appropriate data sources and this is particularly true for CONTRUCTION activities (repair, renovation, maintenance, new builds). The net result is that without verifiable, current, and local detailed cost data, contracting offices and facilities sustainment and/or management teams are at a significant disadvantage.

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Exterior cavity fireblocking: Exceeding fire performance

Construction Specifier

and Steven Gaynor, MBA Photo courtesy Tenmat New York City recently became the first jurisdiction in the country to reject and rewrite major sections of the International Building Code’s ( IBC ’s) language around fire protection in exterior facades. For decades, buildings have relied on intumescent materials for fire control.

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#81:  Women-Owned Small Businesses

NH Construction Law

million for building contractors and heavy infrastructure contractors, $15 million for specialty trades.) Management and daily operation must be controlled by one or more of the women owners. A significant part of the day-to-day management, the field operations, are run by Mr. Hernandez and Mr. Valles.

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That Time of Year Again - Revit 2016

Revit OpEd

Fwiw, people involved with activities that carry an NDA (non-disclosure agreement) aren''t permitted to discuss things they are aware of until their particular agreements are lifted. Dan Stine wrote a nice article describing the rendering changes we''ll find in 2016. The internet increasingly makes this impossible.

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6 Best Carpenter Hard Hats

Work Gearz

Building and construction sites can be incredibly dangerous, exposing workers to numerous hazards if there are no safety protocols in place. Prices pulled from the Amazon Product Advertising API on: Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. 2014, CSA Z94.1-15;

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

Business Facilities

From the July/August 2014 issue. To read about the 2014 state rankings, visit this link.). IBM Services Center: Baton Rouge will deliver technology services including application development, application management and system integration. By Business Facilities Staff. Austin, TX: On Top, Still Rising. suppliers.

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Location Focus: The Carolinas – Growth Climate Warms In The Carolinas

Business Facilities

From the May/June 2014 issue. Through the Office of Innovation, we want to create a business environment in South Carolina that is ideal to start and build a high-growth company.”. GKN Driveline’s continued commitment and expansion across North Carolina is how we like to build business by growing jobs right from home,” said Gov.