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DoD FSRM, BUILDER SMS and the LEGACY of Wasteful Politics

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private interest sued the United States as a “bid protest to challenge the decision of the Department of Defense (“DOD”) to standardize its facility condition assessment needs through the Sustainment Management System (“SMS”)”2 2014: NNSA implements BUILDER with two pilots (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and Pantex Plant) 1 S. .;

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LEED, Sustainability, and the Federal Government – Report Card – 2012

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Further the GSA has yet to get control of its inventory and related efficient use of space. Department of Defense. United States Postal Service (Not Available at this Time). Department of Defense. United States Postal Service (Not Available at this Time). The Scorecards: . Department of Agriculture.

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Iowa: Moving To The Top Of The Class

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For companies seeking to develop chemicals and compounds from biorenewable sources, Iowa offers a first-of-its-kind in the United States Renewable Chemical Production Tax Credit. In addition, it is also focused on helping companies that conduct business with the department of defense diversify their business.

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Builder of the Year Ivory Homes' Innovation Agenda

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The other front was for the real estate community to stop playing defense against entitlement processes, development standards, and zoning procedures that varied widely from city to city within the Salt Lake Valley. 1 local builder in the United States.” . 1 builder in Utah and the No. Solving Affordability With Gamification.

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State Focus: Arkansas – Easy To Reach, Easy To Grow

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In addition, the Arkansas Freeport Law exempts inventory tax on raw materials, goods in progress, and finished goods bound for out-of-state shipment. Targeted workforce development curriculum from the region’s community colleges makes advanced manufacturing one of the region’s top employers—both domestic and international.

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

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The National BIM Standard-United States (NBIMS-US) Version 3 Planning and Project Committees will begin planning the new standard during these face-to-face meetings. Deke is a 1973 graduate of Virginia Tech and holds a BArch, he has done post graduate work at the National Defense University.

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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

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With such a large inventory of bridges and a sizeable backlog of repair needs, we looked to innovative solutions to address the problem,” said PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. The percentage of electricity generated by renewables continues to surge in the United States. According to the latest statistics from the U.S. Andrew Cuomo.

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