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Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

2004; Black et al., Partnering on defense contracts. The benefits of strategic collaboration vs. traditional construction planning, procurement, and project delivery are well documented and partially listed below (Chan et al., 2000; Grajek et al., 2000; Gransberg et al., Lower project related cost growth. Journal of Management in.

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Could Solyndra Happen To Green Building Policy?

Green Building Law Update

" To support the project, the developer applied for a $2 billion Green Bonds program that Congress passed in 2004. Destiny USA was a proposed $20 billion mega-mall that was supposed "to be not only the biggest man-made structure on the planet but also the most environmentally friendly."

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Flying Without Altitude

Business Facilities

The new terminal debuted with numerous features that were innovative in 1992, including an AirMall with more than 100 retailers and restaurants. This bright outlook turned gloomy in 2004, when US Airways began phasing out the PIT hub. This year, only 300 flights and about 8 million passengers will travel through PIT.

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6 showcase hotel construction projects

The Korte Company

13, 2004, when Hurricane Charley made landfall just 40 miles away, lashing the coast with 145 mile-per-hour winds. The hotel also features a common laundry area, conference rooms, a business center, retail shops, administrative space and an outdoor patio. The design was put to the test on Aug.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

Business Facilities

The chamber led Opportunity Austin, a five-year effort launched in 2004 to promote investment resulting in job creation. Gilbert is aggressively moving forward with a daring plan to revive two square miles of property with a variety of commercial enterprises, including hotels, casinos and retail stores.

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Business Facilities’ 2019 Metro Rankings Report

Business Facilities

NYU-Poly: NYU-Poly started BEST, its first business incubator, at its downtown Brooklyn campus in 2004. These efforts are paying off as jobs are being created in construction, hospitality, transportation, retail and healthcare. The companies average over $1M in outside venture capital raised after leaving TechStars.

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STATE FOCUS: Lassoing Jobs In Texas

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

A key ingredient to Texas’ success is its comprehensive job creation strategy focused on six key industry clusters: Advanced Technology and Manufacturing; Aerospace, Aviation, and Defense; Biotechnology and Life Sciences; Information and Computer Technology; Petroleum Refining and Chemical Products; and Energy. LUBBOCK IS THE HUB CITY.

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