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Dispute Boards: An Approach to the Efficient Resolution of Disputes in the Construction Sector

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Imagine a complicated engineering and construction project that has lasted years and has already cost hundreds of millions of dollars. Although the parties have tried to resolve their disputes through negotiation and even mediation, they have not been able to reach an acceptable settlement. Advantages and disadvantages.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – State Rankings

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The first was not unexpected, although China’s lead in developing alternative energy is expected to shrink as its ability to spur solar panel production is eliminated by trade negotiators enforcing a WTO decision citing China for subsidizing its industry. in nearly 30 years. AUTO GIANTS SAY “ROLL TIDE!”.

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Cover Story: New Energy Powers Growth

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Construction of wind turbines set a record in 4Q 2013 with 10,900 megawatts of capacity being added; nationwide, nearly 50,000 turbines have been installed. Since 2008, the U.S. In addition to creating 1,253 direct jobs, the project is expected to result in an additional 5,886 new indirect jobs and 7,000 construction jobs.

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FEATURE STORY: Nothing Matters More Than Talent

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Worker shortages are found in skilled trades such as heavy equipment mechanics, construction, truck drivers, healthcare, and certain jobs in the IT sector to name a few. AIDT’s workforce selection and training processes have achieved the world’s first ISO 9001:2008 certification for a state-funded workforce training program.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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It allows for the construction of roads, bridges, etc. Industrial Revenue Bonds: May be used as long-term financing of up to 100% of a project for: Acquisition of land, buildings, site preparation and improvements; Construction of buildings; Acquisition and installation of furnishings, fixtures and equipment; Capitalizable soft costs (e.g.,

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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SALES & USE TAX ABATEMENTS: Taxes on construction-related transactions, pollution control devices are exempt from sales and use taxes. MADE IN ALABAMA” JOB INCENTIVES ACT: Qualifying companies may receive a transferable income tax credit to offset import tariff costs during local construction process.

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5 Unforgettable Lessons From the Great Recession

Pro Builder

When traffic dried up from the single, full-page ad in the Sunday paper, at $8k to $15k per week, they ran two full-page ads, certain that would drive traffic to the models. In mid-2008, the home builder I worked for started down the incentive path, offering an average of $80,000 off retail pricing on an average sales price under $500,000.