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Construction Cost Estimating Blog: RS Means adds a wing to its cost.

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RS Means adds a wing to its cost database with the launch of 2012 Annual Cost Data Publications. RS Means adds a new update to its cost database by launching 2012 annual cost book series which contain wide-ranging data and cost estimating reference materials to provide protect against fluctuating costs and deliver more accurate estimates.

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Exploring OSHA’s General Fall Protection Requirements

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We conclude our look at the five most citied standards of 2012 with OSHA CRF 1926.501, General Fall Protection Requirements. The employer can develop and implement a fall protection plan in lieu of these requirements if they can demonstrate it is feasible and will not create a greater hazard. Residential construction 1926.501(b)(13).

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

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Jindal said the company is examining the feasibility of additional Louisiana projects that would bring the total new capital investment at its sites in the state to $1.2 Also in 2012, Gov. Houston (Zone 84) and El Paso (Zone 68) also shined in BF’s new ranking of top Foreign Trade Zones.

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FEATURE STORY: Racing To Be Ready – U.S. Ports Prepare for Post Panamax Era

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Under a public-private partnership (P3) agreement with Ports America Chesapeake, a 50-foot deep container berth was constructed in 2012. The 50-foot deep container berth was completed in 2012, two years ahead of its original schedule. The Port had a record year in 2012, seeing $36.8 The cranes were also part of the agreement.

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FEATURE STORY: Thailand — Nuanced Nation, One-Stop Shop

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In 2012, its GDP ($345 billion USD) experienced a 5.7 As the world’s 28th largest exporter, Thailand’s primary focus is the automotive sector (valued at more than $17 billion USD), followed by computers and jewelry, according to the Ministry of Commerce’s May 2012 statistics. Source: Thailand Ministry of Commerce, May 2012.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Enterprise Zone Credit or Exemption: The Alabama Enterprise Zone Act (Act. The program provides state and local tax incentives and non-tax incentives to businesses and industries located within Alabama’s Enterprise Zones. May not have closed or reduced employment elsewhere in Alabama in order to expand into an enterprise zone.

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Construction Cost Estimating Blog: Related Costs of a built.

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If you are a newbie in the estimating service zone then you should know about construction estimating checklist and how to organize them. ► 2012. (18). Construction Estimating Checklist: A New Era of Estimating Service. Blog Archive. ► June. (4). ► May. (6). ► February. (8). ▼ 2011. (78). ▼ August.