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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., Built Environ.

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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., Built Environ.

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#80: Transitioning to the New Building Codes

NH Construction Law

There are bound to be some fits and starts in implementing the transition – a subject the legislation adopting the 2015 codes did not address, and which is therefore left to the municipalities to deal with. of the 2015 International Building Code and Section 106.3.2 Section 107.3.2 Don’t expect consistency here.

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Send in the Drones

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

According to the federal government, the purpose of these sites is to determine if remotely piloted (and, hopefully, unarmed) aircraft “can be safely integrated into manned airspace” by 2015. The Feds envision handing out drone permits to energy companies, news organizations, filmmakers and researchers, among others. within five years.

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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona

Business Facilities

With more than 1,200 aerospace and defense companies in Arizona, it is easy to understand why PriceWaterhouseCoopers ranked Arizona number one for aerospace manufacturing attractiveness. Mesa has one of the nation’s most unique cybersecurity assets—Arizona Laboratory for Security and Defense Research (AZLabs). After leasing the U.S.

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The Drone Age

Business Facilities

When the FAA announced the test sites in 2013, Bezos said he hoped the new drone regulations could be enacted by 2015, when he intended to launch Amazon Prime drone service to deliver packages to his customers. Should commercial drone flights be permitted before defenses against rogue drones are perfected? Thank you for voting.

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Governor’s Report: Sooner Is Better In Oklahoma

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

In 2015, 26 academy programs were held at 17 college and university campuses in OK. State and local officials also have come up with innovative solutions that permit major industries to expand without tapping into the local supply of fresh water. More than 17,000 students have attended the summer academies. For Koch Industries’ $1.3-billion