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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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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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Job Order Contracting – Audit Results

Building Information Management

Job Order Contracting provides several significant benefits to real property owners, building users, and construction contractors. A certain threshold of expertise, however, is required on the part of all stakeholders. Nearly half of the Project Managers interviewed could not provide support for the pricing of non-prepriced items.

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Job Order Contracting – Audit Results

Building Information Management

Job Order Contracting provides several significant benefits to real property owners, building users, and construction contractors. A certain threshold of expertise, however, is required on the part of all stakeholders. Nearly half of the Project Managers interviewed could not provide support for the pricing of non-prepriced items.

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

Business Facilities

From the May/June 2014 issue. Projects were required to address one or more goals of the South Carolina Innovation Plan. A project could be awarded a maximum of $250,000 in grant funds, with a required non-state match of funds. PROJECTS PROLIFERATE IN NC & SC. PROJECTS PROLIFERATE IN NC & SC. Nikki Haley.

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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.). The Austin Chamber of Commerce, Travis County and the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism were key players in bringing the project to fruition. By Business Facilities Staff. Austin, TX: On Top, Still Rising. suppliers.