Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

This September 12, 2019 final rule takes effect 60 days after publication in the Federal Register. This was a signature issue for the President in the 2016 election. With this final repeal, the agencies will implement the pre 2015 regulations, which are currently in place in more than half of the states (i.e.,

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Construction Junkie

JULY 20, 2020

The Trump Administration has recently released its Spring 2020 Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions , which reports on the actions that each of the administrative agencies expect to issue in the future. OSHA issued two separate standards, one for construction, and one for general industry and maritime.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 17, 2018

Project managers have to be, or at least should be, involved with everything from labor and payroll issues to accurate accounting and job costing, to inventory and materials, to safety and compliance issues.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 15, 2018

JOC Benefits – Faster project delivery (3-9 months less) • Streamlined engineering and design • Assurance of cost reasonableness • Better contractor performance, a partnering relationship • More opportunities for small and disadvantaged business • More efficient/effective use of funds (JOC Performance Study, 2016, Cassell, Jordan W.,

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 3, 2016

By the BF Staff From the January/February 2016 Issue. In September, Taiwan-based Formosa Petrochemical Corp. Chen pledged that Formosa would give “serious consideration” to environmental issues in the development of the new chemical complex. FPCC) announced it will build a $9.4-billion

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Business Facilities

DECEMBER 9, 2015

From the September/October 2015 Issue. A rendering of CSC’s next-generation IT center at the National Cyber Research Park in Bossier City, Louisiana, where 800 technology professionals will work after the technology and data center opens in 2016. By the BF Staff. Credit: Louisiana Economic Development). TECHNOLOGY, AND BEYOND.

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Constructlaw

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

As published in Dispute Resolution Magazine, volume 26, issue 3, September 2020. The owner, however, says the disputed issues are the contractor’s, not the owner’s risk. Depending on the preferences of the parties and the unique issues raised by a particular project, dispute boards can take a variety of forms.

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Business Facilities

DECEMBER 7, 2017

From the September/October 2017 Issue. In 2016, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade led 27 initiatives during the first round of the Blueprint 2.0 By the BF Staff. The Rocky Mountain State is moving forward with an ambitious program to jumpstart development in rural areas of the state.

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Construction Test

MAY 19, 2020

‘My issues have been more greater and complex than my drug use. Cousins leaving Armadale Magistrates Court in Perth in 2016 while charged with breaching a restraining order. – (September) Wins Brownlow medal as the AFL’s best and fairest player. – (September) Wins AFL premiership with the Eagles.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JUNE 2, 2016

By the BF Staff From the March/April 2016 Issue. In September, Rural Sourcing Inc. M ore and more manufacturers from around the country and the world are starting to notice New Mexico as a leading center for commerce, industry, and trade.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JANUARY 13, 2016

The findings were revealed through a survey of nearly 7,700 employees from 29 countries during September and October 2015. But, larger issues around work/life balance, the desire for flexibility, and differences around business values are influencing their opinions and behaviors. .” Percentage who expect to leave in the next.

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Business Facilities

OCTOBER 12, 2016

From the September/October 2016 Issue. There has been an 81 percent retention rate among the 2015-2016 class of Tennessee Promise students. Tennessee leads the nation for manufacturing job growth in the last year, with 11,400 net new manufacturing jobs created from June 2015 to June 2016. By Jenny Vickers.

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Business Facilities

OCTOBER 30, 2017

From the September/October 2017 Issue. And while it may take some time before these vehicles are ready to hit the road, the progress is being made and has the potential to drive greater economic efficiency than any other supply chain technology, slashing the cost of transport, once all the legal, safety and social issues are overcome.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 29, 2017

Revised September 23, 2015). d) Because of the complexity of small and small disadvantaged business utilization issues in relation to JOC, a DD Form 2579 is required for proposed JOC solicitations. 1) Use DD Form 1155 to issue task orders. Best Practice Job Order Contracting. AFARS – PART 5117. SPECIAL CONTRACTING METHODS.

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Business Facilities

OCTOBER 25, 2016

From the September/October 2016 Issue. Val Hale, Executive Director, Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development. By the BF Staff. Business Facilities: Snap Finance recently announced an expansion of its Utah headquarters. Are you expecting significant growth in Utah’s financial services sector this year?

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Business Facilities

OCTOBER 24, 2016

From the September/October 2016 Issue. Van Hale, Executive Director, Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development. By the BF Staff. Business Facilities: Snap Finance recently announced an expansion of its Utah headquarters. Are you expecting significant growth in Utah’s financial services sector this year?

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Business Facilities

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

From the September/October 2017 Issue. In 2016, the company located in a 115,000-square-foot food processing facility in Wheeling after a multi-state site selection program. In 2016, the community conducted over $1.24 By the BF Staff. The previous tax credit expired Dec. Arlington Heights is a great corporate destination.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JANUARY 28, 2014

From the September/October 2013 issue. However, minimum wage is expected to increase to $9 next year and $10 per hour in 2016, so the base for the tax credit will increase. Long Beach Community College. By Business Facilities Editorial Staff . The state has released maps of the eligible areas.

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Business Facilities

JUNE 30, 2016

In the chaos that has ensued in Britain since last week’s vote, nobody—including Prime Minister David Cameron, who announced a slow-motion resignation that will not take effect until September at the earliest—seems to know what the next steps will be. The power to issue passports. The power to make war and peace.

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DECEMBER 16, 2015

From the September/October 2015 Issue. Iowa’s two nationally renowned research universities pump engineers and innovation into the market at an amazing pace, and 78 percent of all patents issued in Iowa during the past five years directly impacted advanced manufacturing needs. By Shana Daley. Terry Branstad.

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Business Facilities

DECEMBER 6, 2017

From the September/October 2017 Issue. For example, the Chamber led the charge in 2016 to change legislation that has since enabled Exelon Quad Cities Generating Station to retain its location situated on 765 acres in the Quad Cities. By the BF Staff. Iowa consistently earns high marks for its education climate.

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Business Facilities

OCTOBER 31, 2016

From the September/October 2016 Issue. By the BF Staff. N estlé could have selected any location in the world for its Health Science Research home. After scouring the globe, the company chose an 180,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility in New Jersey’s bioscience corridor.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 7, 2016

By the BF Staff From the January/February 2016 Issue. In December 2015, GM announced it would invest an additional $44 million in the plant beginning in early 2016 and would add 36 jobs to increase capacity for its high-performance Z06 models. In all, automakers sold 17.5 million cars and light trucks in the U.S. last year, a 5.7

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 28, 2016

By the BF Staff From the March/April 2016 Issue. Valeo’s success at this location led to an announcement in September 2015 of the company’s plans to invest $22 million to upgrade equipment and add 25 employees. Set to open in spring 2016, Casey’s is serviced by WIN Energy REMC, another member of Hoosier Energy.

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Business Facilities

OCTOBER 17, 2016

From the September/October 2016 Issue. Just recently, BNA was ranked the 9th Best Domestic Airport by Travel + Leisure as part of its World’s Best Awards 2016 and was included in Lonely Planet Travel News’ “World’s Top Eight Airports Where Getting Stuck for A Long Layover Can Be A Bonus.”. By the BF Staff.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 12, 2016

By Business Facilities Editorial Staff From the March/April 2016 Issue. Our 2016 awards include recognition for the locations that have led the way in smart-grid modernization, innovative funding for infrastructure projects, renewable energy breakthroughs and new tools for supporting startups and entrepreneurs.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2013

From the September/October 2013 issue . Additional construction will continue into 2016 and the plant is anticipated to begin commercial production in 2018. In September 2012, German agricultural machinery manufacturer Geringhoff Worldwide announced plans to invest over $20 million in a new manufacturing facility in St.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 8, 2016

Industrial Development Bond Program (IDB): Under its IDB Program, the Authority makes loans to manufacturers that qualify as small issue manufacturers. The interest rates paid by a qualifying manufacturer are market rates that are set through a competitive bid process when the Authority issues and sells its program bonds to fund the loan.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

DECEMBER 28, 2015

From the September/October 2015 Issue. The construction of Trilogy Health Services LLC’s 55,000 square foot assisted living and skilled nursing center along with 10 independent living villas is underway and is scheduled to be complete by mid-2016. By the BF Staff.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

From the July/August 2013 issue. That work is expected to begin in September. The Port also is acquiring four new Super Post-Panamax cranes, which are on the way to PortMiami and are scheduled to arrive in early September. Construction began in September 1928 and was completed in 1931. By Jenny Vickers.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2013

From the January/February 2013 issue. SMUD is setting aggressive goals for renewable energy production, including 125 megawatts of customer-sited, net-metered solar power by 2016. This past September, those efforts culminated with the opening of the new Barstow Community Hospital. By Robert Tilton.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

OCTOBER 18, 2012

From the September/October 2012 issue. Through projects such as the Information Commons, 3rc is unifying community information in a way that will give everyone a better understanding of the issues and a data-driven foundation for planning and analysis. By Business Facilities Staff.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 15, 2014

Under most circumstances, upon complete payment of the bond issue, the lessee or user company acquires ownership of the industrial facility for a nominal sum. Includes expenditures incurred for work performed after June 1, 2012 and before July 1, 2016. ARIZONA – updated for 2014.

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Business Facilities

OCTOBER 11, 2017

From the September / October 2017 Issue. In 2016, companies with cybersecurity offerings raised $216 million in venture capital funding across the region and $93 million in venture capital funding went to data analytics companies in the region. By Jenny Vickers. Job growth in the IT field is projected to increase by 1.7

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Business Facilities

JULY 6, 2016

By Dominique Cantelme From the May/June 2016 Issue. Freight shipment volumes started 2014 at or below 2013 levels, rose through the spring, dropped al little during summer, peaked during August and September, and finally fell close to where they started at the beginning of the year. supply chain. “And

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 21, 2014

Under most circumstances, upon complete payment of the bond issue, the lessee or user company acquires ownership of the industrial facility for a nominal sum. EXTENSION OF THE ANGEL INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT PROGRAM: Originally set to expire in 2011, the program is now available until June 30, 2016. The program ends December 2016.

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 20, 2014

From the July/August 2014 issue. The M-1 Rail line is expected to open mid-2016. For example, WEDC was instrumental in the creation of the Global Water Center in Milwaukee, which opened its doors in September 2013. By Jenny Vickers. RiverBend Commerce Park is a 185-acre site with waterfront access on the Buffalo River.

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