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LEAN OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting for Sustainable Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Minor New Construction

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This history combined with the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act (FASA) in 1994 which regulates the use of IDIQ, and availability of tools, cost data, services, and technology by more innovative JOC vendors, have made JOC more transparent, efficient, and competitive. US Army Sustainment Command. 34, 2009, pp. US 44 Army.

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Carole Wedge, former Shepley Bulfinch President and CEO, retires after 37 years

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AEC Innovators Women in Design+Construction After nearly 40 years at Shepley Bulfinch, including 17 as President and CEO, Carole Wedge, FAIA, LEED AP will be retiring on April 30th of this year. Her emphasis on environmentally responsive design has ensured the integration of sustainable and resilient design throughout the work of the firm.

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Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery

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Innovation and learning in complex offshore construction projects. construction industry – A taxonomic approach to the literature of the 2000-2009 decade. Partnering: An Innovative and Effective Project Organization Concept. I trust you, I trust you not: a longitudinal study of control mechanisms in. incentive contracts.

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Lean methodology is ignored by the construction sector

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Bayfield & Roberts, 2005, Hook & Stehn, 2008, Howell, 1999, McGrath-Champ & Rosewarne, 2009). International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction. Lean Maturity, Lean Sustainability. An innovative supply chain strategy for customized housing. Alarcon (Ed.), Lean Construction (pp.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: Internet Radio.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Sustainable Communities and For The Greener Good. April 14, 2009. Green School Primer.

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Business Report: Chicago Will Host Digital Manufacturing And Design Innovation Institute

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President Obama has awarded Chicago a $70 million grant from the Department of Defense to build a $320-million Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute. Three other innovation hubs are being built in Canton, MI near Detroit, Youngstown, OH and Raleigh, N.C. The center offers advanced training and development services.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: Earthbag Slide.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Sustainable Communities and For The Greener Good. May 03, 2009. View my complete profile.