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Restoring Our Defenses

Construction Business Owner

11, 2001, began in its usual manner for John Nienabar, operations manager at ServiceMaster of Springfield, Virginia. At 11:30 a.m., however, Nienabar received an unforgettable call.

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Supreme Court Permits State Law Claims Against Superfund Property

Green Building Law Update

This decision impacts on landowners in widely utilized state Brownfields programs, including those who enter the program in advance to purchasing a contaminated property as a defense to being a PRP.

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Construction Cost Estimating, Location Factoring, and National Average Cost Data

Job Order Contracting

The RSMeans city cost index (CCI) and the Department of Defense area cost factor (ACF) index are two primary examples of location factor publications. Location factors are primarily used in class 4 and 5 estimates and are not intended to be used for higher quality estimat es, such as class 3, 2, or 1. Martinez, A.,

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Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

Partnering on defense contracts. International Journal of Project Management, 20(7), 497-505. Brooke, K. L., & Litwin, G. Mobilizing the partnering process. Journal of Management. in Engineering, 13(4), 42-48. Bubshait, A. Partnering: An Innovative and Effective Project Organization Concept. Cost Engineering, 43(4), 32-37. Bygballe, L.

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4BT OpenCost(TM) Local Market Granular Cost Data an RSmeans Alternative?

Job Order Contracting

The RSMeans city cost index (CCI) and the Department of Defense area cost factor (ACF) index are two primary examples of location factor publications. Location factors are primarily used in class 4 and 5 estimates and are not intended to be used for higher quality estimates, such as class 3, 2, or 1. Martinez, A.,

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Exciting New Partnership: BAE Systems and ISNetworld® in 2024

Safety Services Company

As a pivotal player in global defense, aerospace, and security, BAE Systems’ integration into ISNetworld’s contractor management platform marks a significant step in enhancing operational excellence and safety standards across their extensive array of projects. Exciting news: BAE Systems and ISNetworld® have joined forces!

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LEAN OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting for Sustainable Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Minor New Construction

Job Order Contracting

30, 2001, p. General Services Administration (GSA), Department of Defense (DOD), and National 19 Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). General Services Administration (GSA), US Department of Defense (DOD), and National 35 Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Office of the Assistance Secretary of Defense.

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