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The Issues Associated with Using Location Factors and “national average” cost databases

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The RSMeans city cost index (CCI) and the Department of Defense area cost factor (ACF) index are two primary examples of location factor publications. Validation of methods for adjusting construction cost estimates by project location , University of New Mexico UNM Digital Repository, 2010). Martinez, A.,

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

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Many in the public sector are unaware of the construction cost estimating issues caused by the use of national average cost data and location factoring. The RSMeans city cost index (CCI) and the Department of Defense area cost factor (ACF) index are two primary examples of location factor publications. Martinez, A., Martinez, A.,

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New Mexico Governor’s Report: A Catalyst For High-Tech Growth

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L ast year, New Mexico secured one of the most coveted economic development projects in the country when Los Lunas was chosen to be home to Facebook’s massive new data center, the social media giant’s seventh data hub in the U.S. They weren’t considering New Mexico at all,” Martinez recalled.

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New Mexico Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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For a list of New Mexico economic development agencies that can help with the site selection process, visit our Online Site Seekers’ Guide. Funding of grants is strictly based on the receipt of capital outlay funds appropriated by the New Mexico Legislature. Department of Defense.

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New Mexico Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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The updated New Mexico incentives guide is brought to you by Real Street Expo , a new event sponsored by Business Facilities and Today’s Facility Manager magazines. For a list of New Mexico economic development agencies that can help with the site selection process, visit our Online Site Seekers’ Guide.

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

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Significantly improve construction cost visibility and cost management [contact-form] Supporting Reference Information: Independently reported issues with Location Factors “Location factors are used during preliminary project evaluations. Martinez, A., Martinez, A., Built Environ. doi: 10.3389/fbuil.2023.1111563

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First Street Foundation Helps Homeowners Calculate Wildfire Threat Score

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Wildfire season is off to a destructive start in hotspots like New Mexico and California, but the risk is becoming more widespread as climate change lays a path for more extreme weather events across the globe. The company models the immediate risk to Americans’ homes and then adjusts for projected climate change. Environmental.