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Rare Earth Metal Theft by Catalytic Converter

Green Building Law Update

The National Insurance Crime Bureau, the public source for vehicle theft data reported to insurance companies, stopped tracking catalytic converter thefts in 2015. And while China likely leads the world in production from raw elements, the U.S. may be the largest importer and largest recycler of rare earth metals.

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10 Best Insurance Companies for Construction Businesses

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Whether you’re just starting your business or looking to change insurance carriers, it pays to go with a company that has experience and knowledge in providing insurance for the construction industry. These days you can purchase insurance on your own or go through a local agent. Best construction insurance companies.

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GEICO to Open Service Center in Central Indiana, Add 1,200 Jobs

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

The Washington, DC-based auto insurer will invest millions of dollars to lease, renovate and equip 109,000 square feet of space in the area. The new office, which is expected to be operational by late April, will house professional insurance agents, their training and supervisory teams and additional management and support staff.

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U.S. CRE Turning Around In 2014, According To New PwC/ULI Report

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Respondents were particularly positive about the prospects for equity capital from foreign investors, institutional investors and private equity funds, as well as debt from insurance companies, mezzanine lenders, and issuers of commercial mortgage-backed securities. real estate advisory practice leader, PwC.

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List of Common Construction Abbreviations

Job Order Contracting

AIA: American Institute of Architects, American Insurance Association. DC: Direct Current. ADJ: Adjust, Adjustable, Adjacent. AF: Above the Floor. AFF: Above Finished Floor. AGA: American Gas Association. AGG: Aggregate. AGGR: Aggregate. AIC: Amperes Interrupting Circuit. AIEE: American Institute of Electrical Engineers. AL: Aluminum.

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Critical Issues and BIM – NIBS buildingSMART alliance conference – January 7-11, 2013

Building Information Management

Tom Gay manages worldwide CAD and GIS services, site plan documentation and engineering document management services for The Factory Mutual Insurance Company (FM Global). Worked at client sites as a Field Surveyor documenting as-built construction, occupancy, protection and exposure as it pertains to the real property insurance industry.

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GSA, LEED, USGBC, and Politics

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Washington, DC 20417. Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company. Wiencek + Associates Architects + Planners, DC LLP. Take a look at the letter and please post you comments. July 25, 2012. Acting Administrator Daniel Tangherlini. General Services Administration. One Constitution Square. 1275 First Street, NE. Ferrand ACS.