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Public Procurement of Construction Services

Job Order Contracting

Public procurement of construction services could be improved through the adoption of currently available best management practices. The American Institute of Architects (AIA), Washington, DC AGC (2010). Lean Construction Journal The post Public Procurement of Construction Services appeared first on 4BT. References: AIA (2007).

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Net Zero Certification Program Announced by USGBC

Green Building Law Update

And there are ‘real’ definitions in statute, including in California and in legislation pending in Washington DC.

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Model Sustainability and Green Building Initiatives for a More Verdant City and Town

Green Building Law Update

Bill 7-14 would create a preference for a certified green business in the County''s procurement of goods and services. Appreciate also that Montgomery County, situated just north of Washington, DC, is the 11th wealthiest county, by household income, in the country. Bill 6-14 would create an Office of Sustainability.

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Toyota Moving North American Headquarters to Plano, TX; Generating 4,000 Jobs

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

At the same time, Toyota will expand the Toyota Technical Center (TTC) in Michigan to accommodate the relocation of direct procurement from Erlanger, KY, to its campus in York Township near Ann Arbor. Toyota will also continue to maintain offices in the New York City area and Washington, DC.

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8 Ways to Improve the Product Reselection Experience for Customers

Pro Builder

In those cases, buyers must go back into the design studio to reselect from a different palette of finishes, which has its own ripple effect through purchasing, procurement, installation, and completion of the home. Customer Satisfaction. New-Home Sales. Business Management. New-Home Sales.

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A New Resource for JOC – Job Order Contracting Services

Building Information Management

Procurement requirements, including small business requirements and governing body mandates, are researched in conjunction with your staff. With our extensive knowledge and database of RFP provisions, we can help you craft a procurement document that will drive the results that you desire. Procurement Assistance.

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Are Electronic Toll Collection Systems Subject to Competitive Bidding?

Best Practices Construction Law

moves toward the construction of "smart" highways as an integral part of our transportation system, state DOTs and localities will be called upon to broaden the horizons of their normal procurement and contracting systems. As the U.S.

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