Higher Education Partnerships: Closing The Gap
Business Facilities
JUNE 13, 2022
Partnerships with higher education organizations are making a clear impact on businesses today, especially regarding workforce training.
Sierra Vista, AZ: Where History, Education And Nature Converge
Business Facilities
MAY 20, 2019
A tech-ready workforce and leading-edge education are shaping Sierra Vista, AZ. Read: Sierra Vista, AZ: Where History, Education And Nature Converge at BusinessFacilities.com.
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Core Programming in Project Management
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 10, 2014
The task from my boss, Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. John Hamre, was simple: Fix it. Unfortunately, I felt unqualified, by both education and experience, to deal with the challenge.'
Safeguarding our schools: Strategies to protect students and keep campuses safe
BD+C
MARCH 26, 2024
The unfortunate rise in school-related incidents serves as a stark reminder of the critical importance of meticulous planning and design of educational facilities. This approach involves a thorough examination of the three layers of defense required to effectively delay and mitigate potential threats.
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The Management Structure That Strengthened the Pentagon Renovation Program
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 10, 2014
The task from my boss, Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. John Hamre, was simple: Fix it. Unfortunately, I felt unqualified, by both education and experience, to deal with the challenge.'
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Government campus reimagined: Intelligence Community Campus
BD+C
JUNE 13, 2017
This audacious project involved the reimagining and repositioning of an outmoded, parking-lot-dominated office campus, formerly occupied by the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency, into a quiet, naturalistic setting for the Defense Intelligence Agency.
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Expert Advice for Reducing ?Risk of Cyberattacks
Pro Builder
OCTOBER 4, 2021
RM: Very often those businesses don’t have large or sophisticated IT or risk management departments that are actively engaged in maintaining defensive security for the business. We don’t just leave it to the IT people to take care of and maintain the defensive perimeter. You have perimeter defenses. so you have elevation.
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Achieving Safer School Design with Secure Entry Vestibules
BD+C
APRIL 22, 2024
In 2014, the Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS) brought together several experts in the education community, law enforcement and security industry to develop a comprehensive guide to safer school design. A vestibule’s ability to provide such defense is twofold.
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Testing and Specifications: aluminum-framed fenestration assemblies
Construction Specifier
OCTOBER 21, 2022
The K-12 School Shooting Database 1 project is researched and maintained as part of the Advanced Thinking in Homeland Security (HSx) program at the Naval Postgraduate School’s Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS). NSSPA 2 analyzed data from 1985 to 2019 data, using CHDS and Education Week’s School Shooting Tracker.
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Building The Top Tech Talent Pipeline In Virginia
Business Facilities
JUNE 14, 2021
Virginia is injecting more than $2 billion into a Tech Talent Investment Program that cumulatively represents the largest state commitment to computer science education. Read: Building The Top Tech Talent Pipeline In Virginia at BusinessFacilities.com.
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HUB's Raymond Monteith Offers Expert Advice for Reducing ?Risk of Cyberattacks
Pro Builder
OCTOBER 4, 2021
RM: Very often those businesses don’t have large or sophisticated IT or risk management departments that are actively engaged in maintaining defensive security for the business. We don’t just leave it to the IT people to take care of and maintain the defensive perimeter. You have perimeter defenses. so you have elevation.
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SK Siltron Investing $302M In Michigan Semiconductor Wafer Plant
Business Facilities
AUGUST 26, 2021
Monitor Township is considering a property tax abatement in support of the project, and MEDC approved a State Education Tax abatement to be used in conjunction with the local abatement. Gen3 Defense and Aerospace is investing $8.7 The MSF also approved a 15-year State Essential Services Assessment exemption valued at $4.4
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STEM Leaders: This Will Be On The Test
Business Facilities
MAY 31, 2022
locations partner with educational entities to foster Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) skills to fill labor market demand. Across the U.S.,
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Business Diversity Abounds In Virginia
Business Facilities
JUNE 16, 2022
A solid education system, infrastructure investments, a strong workforce, and resilient business climate are just some of the many reasons why more and more companies choose to call Virginia home.
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Army To Continue Pursuing LEED Gold and Platinum
Green Building Law Update
FEBRUARY 28, 2012
Back in December 2011, GBLU reported on legislation that banned the Department of Defense from pursuing LEED Gold or Platinum certification. I had been hearing whispers that the Army planned to ignore the recently-enacted LEED ban, and now we have proof.
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Governor’s Report: Building A New Image In Maryland
Business Facilities
APRIL 13, 2022
Larry Hogan says that a combination of a great location, educated workforce and a streamlined attitude toward business is helping the state create the right image in the business world. Maryland Gov.
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constructionattorneyblog: Sole Proximate Cause Defense Reaffirmed
Construction Lawyer
APRIL 16, 2009
The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. Sole Proximate Cause Defense Reaffirmed. Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Sole Proximate Cause Defense Reaffirmed : Recent Posts.
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10 Ways Amarillo, TX Can Help Your Business Succeed
Business Facilities
JUNE 4, 2021
Whether you’re looking for lower taxes, higher education, first-rate incubators, generous incentives or a healthy work-life balance—Amarillo, TX has it all. Read: 10 Ways Amarillo, TX Can Help Your Business Succeed at BusinessFacilities.com.
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Sequestration Nation
Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 26, 2013
Aerospace And Defense Archives Articles By Industry Articles By Topic Education Energy (Renewable/Alternative/Green) Executive Analysis Featured Post Food Processing Montana Online Features Quality Of Life Research And Development The Editor''s Blog Transportation Infrastructure U.S.
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Sequestration Nation
Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 26, 2013
Aerospace And Defense Archives Articles By Industry Articles By Topic Education Energy (Renewable/Alternative/Green) Executive Analysis Featured Post Food Processing Montana Online Features Quality Of Life Research And Development The Editor''s Blog Transportation Infrastructure U.S.
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For Job Order Contracting…Upgrade to LEAN Job Order Contracting Today!
Job Order Contracting
JULY 9, 2018
Create defensible, fine-tuned estimates (owners and contractors). Easily flag any missing information or non-prepriced (NPP) line items. Choose detailed or summary reports that export to PDF and Microsoft Excel. Develop truly beneficial owner/contractor relationships.
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RELi Could be Standard Practice in Nearly Every Real Estate Transaction
Green Building Law Update
OCTOBER 21, 2018
In a conspicuous example, language in the Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 for the first time requires the Department of Defense, the largest owner of buildings in North America to respond to sea level rise and flooding by constructing new mission critical buildings 3 feet above the base flood 100 year elevation.
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168 Cold Weather Safety Tips for Construction
Viewpoint Construction Technology
DECEMBER 7, 2017
All workers should be educated on what to look for in cold weather work environments in themselves and one another. Monitoring the physical conditions of workers is the first line of defense against cold-related illnesses. Prepare for schedule flexibility. Train your team to be aware of hypothermia and frostbite.
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The History of Job Order Contracting – BEST VALUE CONSTRUCTION
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
1999, Journal of Construction Education, Development of the Job Order Contracting (JOC) Process for the 21st Century, Dean T. Enhanced quality control. Lowered the contract administration costs. Reduced construction costs. Reduced the backlog of maintenance and repair. Kashiwagi and Ziad Al Sharmani, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona].
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ANSI B11 and risk assessment: The best kept secret in safety
FDR Safety
SEPTEMBER 22, 2014
Importantly, RA (especially Task Based Risk Assessment) is a powerful offensive and defensive tool to ward off potential OSHA citations. Risk assessment, or RA for short, will guide you in the application of feasible risk reduction controls. Remember that the goal of risk assessment is to achieve feasible risk reduction.
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120 Pearce Brinkley Cease + Lee joins Clark Nexsen
BD+C
MARCH 29, 2013
The combined staff represents decades of expertise in educational, Department of Defense, government, corporate, cultural, industrial, recreational, commercial, healthcare, K-12, and environmentally sustainable design and engineering. read more.
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RELi Could be Standard Practice in Nearly Every Real Estate Transaction
Green Building Law Update
OCTOBER 21, 2018
In a conspicuous example, language in the Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 for the first time requires the Department of Defense, the largest owner of buildings in North America to respond to sea level rise and flooding by constructing new mission critical buildings 3 feet above the base flood 100 year elevation.
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Design-Build sets the standard for modern military lodging
The Korte Company
JUNE 18, 2020
This 200-room Design-Build project was the first of its kind conforming to new Department of Defense criteria. Its 194 rooms and six suites accommodate transient sailors and other personnel attending the many educational and training institutions located on-base. Naval War College. In service of service.
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What Are Scottish Brochs?
Natural Building
OCTOBER 18, 2022
While early archaeologists thought that brochs (whose name derives from the Lowland Scottish word for “fort”) were the citadels of local chieftains, more recent excavations suggest that the structures were more likely used for residential rather than defensive purposes.
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Snapshots: 60 Seconds With Jennifer Nelson, Michigan Economic Development Corp.
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 5, 2017
Is Michigan working with businesses and higher-education resources to produce graduates with the skills to fill STEM-oriented jobs? Snyder’s support of the MSF board’s decision to invest $50 million to educate skill trades professionals. For every $1 invested in venture capital in the state, $149 is invested in research. BF: The U.S.
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Industry Focus: Global Aerospace Production Soars To New Heights
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 3, 2014
According to Deloitte’s 2014 Global Aerospace and Defense Outlook , the commercial aerospace sector is expected to experience significant growth this year, driven by continued record-setting production levels at assembly facilities and throughout the aerospace supplier network. Virtually every major defense contractor in the U.S.
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Airbus Joins Forces With CCAM
Business Facilities
JULY 18, 2014
McAuliffe said, “The Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing is a world-class asset that brings together Virginia’s leading manufacturing companies and top educational institutions to expedite research and turn ideas into real-world technologies and solutions. Speaking about this announcement, Gov.
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46 Excel Spreadsheet design with Civil Engineering
Construction Cost Estimating
MARCH 26, 2014
Originally, a civil engineer worked on public works projects and was contrasted with the military engineer, who worked on armaments and defenses. construction estimating educational program construction estimating practices construction estimating seminars'
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The interior sliding door system (r)evolution
Construction Specifier
MARCH 30, 2022
For healthcare and education sectors, federal law protects patient and student privacy with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ( HIPAA ) and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) , respectively. 1 FERPA applies to those in learning environments, and safeguards students’ educational records.
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Facility Management Software Technology
Building Information Management
MAY 24, 2016
I recently read an article discussing the penetration of facility management software across all markets… commercial, retail, healthcare, public sector, utilities, and aerospace and defense. The article also claims to provide a report and notes that “The global facility management market is estimated to grow from USD 27.25
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American Competitiveness: A Matter Of National Security
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
NOVEMBER 28, 2012
The report details the issues with: business climate; infrastructure; national debt; labor market and immigration; defense industrial base; and, education and healthcare, and lays out urgent social, political and economic challenges and links these with national security. ” To download a copy of the report, click this link.
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49 Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report
Business Facilities
JULY 24, 2019
The states that have put the assets in place today to support a thriving cybersecurity industry—including STEM-oriented higher education programs with cyber-specific degrees and R&D facilities working in tandem with national security agencies, the U.S. military and business—will rule the cyber sector tomorrow.
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U.S. Commerce Department Designates South Kansas A Manufacturing Community
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MAY 30, 2014
Wichita State has a strong history of partnering with advanced manufacturers in research and education of the workforce. Wichita State has research and educational capabilities that have long supported area manufacturers. “Kansas is blessed with outstanding universities that are a great asset to businesses in our state,” said Gov.
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Job Order Contracting – Public Sector Efficient Construction Project Delivery
Building Information Management
NOVEMBER 23, 2015
Properly budgeted and well managed facilities* are critical to the delivery of public sector services, including Governing, Defense, Education, Healthcare, Life/Safety, and Transportation. JOC requires “above average” capabilities on the part owners and contractors alike.
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Iowa: Moving To The Top Of The Class
Business Facilities
DECEMBER 6, 2017
I owa’s leaders have an ambitious target for the state’s workforce education goals. Governor Kim Reynolds is calling on educators, employers and legislators to collaborate to add 120,000 Iowans with postsecondary degrees or credentials to the state’s workforce by 2025. Iowa consistently earns high marks for its education climate.
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2018 will be a Year for New Green Building Standards, Codes and Rating Systems
Green Building Law Update
JANUARY 7, 2018
The Department of Defense , the largest owner of LEED buildings across the globe, announced an effort to update the Unified Facilities Criteria 1-200-02 High Performance and Sustainable Building Requirements and while a 2018 release date could happen, such now appears not likely. Among the positive 2018 updates: LEED v4.1
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185 Ed McCallum, 1953 – 2013
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
SEPTEMBER 19, 2013
The post Ed McCallum, 1953 – 2013 appeared first on Business Facilities. Far West U.S. Great Lakes U.S. - Mid Atlantic U.S. - New England U.S. Plains U.S. Rocky Mountains U.S. Southeast U.S. Southwest Utilities Wind Power Workforce Training/Skilled Workforce Ed McCallum McCallum Sweeney Consulting'
Some of the Oldest Buildings in the U.S.
Natural Building
APRIL 28, 2022
A defensive fort that can be traced to 1672, Castillo De San Marcos was built under the direction of Florida’s Spanish governor to protect the city of St. Site of the famous Battle of the Alamo, the Alamo Mission, from 1718, was originally intended to be a place of Christian education for local Native Americans.
Feature Story: Aiming For The Top In Utah
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
APRIL 15, 2014
percent unemployment rate, the second-fastest growing economy in the nation, a highly diverse mix of thriving industry sectors and a well-educated, rapidly expanding population (43 percent of adults have post-secondary level degrees) that enjoys arguably the best quality of life in U.S. The results can’t be denied: a 3.9 Herbert told us.
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