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Contract Void Ab Initio: Key Insights into the KBR vs. Corps of Engineers Affirmative Defense

Best Practices Construction Law

The proposed amendment introduces an affirmative defense, contending that Kellogg Brown & Root Services, Inc. Background: The contract in question, executed on July 9, 2013, was for the construction of an Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System site in Deveselu, Romania, with a firm, fixed-price amount of $134,211,592.

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Updated Phase l Environmental Site Assessment is Published But.

Green Building Law Update

On November 1, ASTM International revised its Phase l Environmental Site Assessment standard. Phase l Environmental Site Assessment Standard E1527-13 sunset eight years from its approval on November 6, 2013 and the new E1527-21 was as of last week published and now available for use, but. 9601) and petroleum products.”.

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How construction businesses can utilize esports marketing strategies

Construction Marketing

The rise of Dota 2 Dota 2, also known as “Defense of The Ancients 2,” is a multiplayer online battle arena game that was created in 2013. This can be, regular updates and video footage to show processes — from concept to completion — and can bring potential new clients who have watched the creation of a construction site.

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Apply to be a Member of the ASHRAE Committee for Standard 189.1

Green Building Law Update

From site location to energy use to recycling, this standard sets the foundation for green buildings by addressing site sustainability, water use efficiency, energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, and the building’s impact on the atmosphere, materials and resources. ASHRAE Standard 90.1 Significantly, the U.S.

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Ed McCallum, 1953 – 2013

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

The firm quickly rose to the top ranks of economic development consultants, certifying sites for major projects across the country. We could always count on Ed to share his unmatched expertise with us on the critical issues impacting site selection and economic development. Far West U.S. Great Lakes U.S. - Mid Atlantic U.S. -

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Boeing Announces Montana Site Expansion And 787-10 Work

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Boeing will expand its manufacturing site in Helena, MT by nearly 50 percent to support demand for Boeing commercial airplanes and new work for the Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner. “Boeing Helena has a great future ahead in support of unprecedented production rates,” said Eric Smith, director and site leader, Boeing Helena.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – State Rankings

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

From the July/August 2013 issue . As priorities for site selection requirements change, we adjust the rankings to give you our most credible assessment of which locations are meeting those requirements. So, without further ado, here is Business Facilities’ 2013 Rankings Report. By Business Facilities Staff.