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LiveXchange 2012: Don’t Let Incentives Drive the Site Evaluation Process

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Williams also cautioned the workshop attendees to keep their ears tuned to any hints of discord between economic development departments and the public officials they report to.”If Williams’ workshop was one of several high-powered presentations at this year’s LiveXchange.

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If you are using RSMeans CostWorks for JOC – Job Order Contracting, SABER, IDIQ… this paper is for you.

Building Information Management

This ability to create a clear comparison of owner and contractor information prepares owners for faster, and more accurate negotiations with contractors. Also, here is a valuable Job Order Contracting Cost Estimating Workshop from the ALLIANCE FOR CONSTRUCTION EXCELLENCE – ACE. JOC Estimating Workshop Aug 2012 (3).

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How are your “soft skills”?

C-School

Warren Bennis, an author and professor at the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business, says more companies are seeking managers skilled in the art of listening, negotiating compromises, and communicating. “It isn’t just nice–these interpersonal skills,” Bennis says.

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The 5 Most Successful Sales Strategies of the Pros

Building Radar

This helps the salesperson in advanced discussions, even during price negotiations. The higher this value is and the more clearly it is presented, the better the price negotiations will go and the more likely it is that a contract will be signed. It is suitable for highly complex products.

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Empowering Construction Sales Teams with Digital and Traditional Skills

Building Radar

Organizations can foster a culture of learning by implementing ongoing education programs, workshops, and seminars to enhance skills across the board. Continuous training ensures that they are equipped with the latest knowledge and techniques to engage clients effectively. Key Strategies for Empowering Sales Teams 1.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Texas: Big Heart, Country, Business

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The firm has signed new 20-year contracts with two large Japanese power companies to export liquefied natural gas from the facility and is reportedly in negotiations with a U.S. affiliate of Royal Dutch Shell PLC regarding Shell’s potential participation in the project. These developments are by no means the only progress to report.

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LIVEXCHANGE 2012: Where Top Projects Find the Best Locations

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Williams also cautioned the workshop attendees to keep their ears tuned to any hints of discord between economic development departments and the public officials they report to. ”If “If incentives are the first thing put on the table – before critical site selection factors are discussed and considered – you could have a problem,” he said.

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