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Collaboration, Technology Among Key Takeaways from CFMA National Conference

Viewpoint Construction Technology

CFMA’s 2018 Annual Conference & Exhibition, held June 23-27 in Miami Beach brought members from CFMA chapters across North America together for five days of valuable educational and networking opportunities. Leading Industry Education and Initiatives. A licensed CPA in Ohio and Colorado, Phil has a Masters in Accounting.

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Lean methodology is ignored by the construction sector

Job Order Contracting

These factors include… poor formal and professional education in the domain, low investment in research and development, deep rooted project culture, perceived long life-cycle of associated return on investment, resistance from construction projects’ participants and stakeholders, and lack of real property owner leadership and competency.

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Guide to Top 2023-24 Construction Conferences & Events

Autodesk Construction Cloud

There are over 200 educational sessions combined with another 400 industry speakers and keynotes discussing sustainability, networking and more. Attend in person to take part in educational sessions and connect with industry professionals in architecture, engineering, design, manufacturing, media, entertainment, and construction.

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Early sustainability planning in research laboratory design

Construction Specifier

If done correctly, the process will focus on the benefits of program efficiency (avoiding overbuilding), creating functional adjacencies (shared spaces), planning for efficient systems (sustainable and green), and getting the best long-term value as well as setting standards for materials, equipment, and the environment. Do not overbuild.

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Safety AND Security: The Importance of Component Compatibility

BD+C

Earlier this year, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) began requiring all ground-level exterior doors and windows to be reinforced with forced-entry resistant film. In Ohio , there is a bill in development that would require all glass in exterior doors to be bullet-resistant.

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

Business Facilities

Bill Lee has cited TN’s business-friendly environment in several recent project announcements. This expansion in Jackson underscores the ripe environment for job creation and investment we’ve fostered here in Tennessee,” Rolfe said at the project announcement. military and business—will rule the cyber sector tomorrow.

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Automotive Supplier Growing In Wisconsin

Business Facilities

“TMD selected Beloit because of its proximity to our customer, the availability and quality of the workforce, the high quality of life the region offers our employees, and the pro-business environment in the state. The Toledo, OH-based company also has operations in Ohio, Tennessee, Michigan, North Carolina and Mexico.