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

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It provides a capacity for on-demand construction via an on-call contractor that can be mobilized, working in a much shorter period, and far more efficiently than traditional project delivery methods. Awarded JOC contractors also provide all requisite preconstruction services. Focus upon building Owner/Contractor capability.

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Industry Focus: Global Aerospace Production Soars To New Heights

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From the July/August 2014 issue. According to Deloitte’s 2014 Global Aerospace and Defense Outlook , the commercial aerospace sector is expected to experience significant growth this year, driven by continued record-setting production levels at assembly facilities and throughout the aerospace supplier network. By Shana Daley.

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Lockheed Martin Breaks Ground On New Cruise Missile Annex In Alabama

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The facility employs approximately 300 full-time employees and over 100 contractors. Aerospace And Defense Alabama Archives Articles By Industry Articles By Location Articles By Topic Daily News Featured Post Online Features U.S.

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U.S. Commerce Department Designates South Kansas A Manufacturing Community

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On May 28, 2014, the U.S. Plains Blog-May-2014 Commerce Department Economic Development IMCP Investing in manufacturing Communities South Kansas Wichita State' Posted by Heidi Schwartz . Photo: Kansas Department of Commerce.

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Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery

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Associated General Contractors of America, “Partnering: A Concept for Success,” Washington, D.C. Supplier-contractor collaboration in the. Building partnerships: case studies of client–contractor. Partnering: Why Project Owner-Contractor Relationships. Procurement effects on coopetition in client-contractor relationships.

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Business Report: GEICO Expansion Brings 1,000 New Jobs To Katy, TX

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From the March/April 2014 issue. Occidental plans to announce the management team of the new California company in the third quarter of the year and to complete the separation by the end of 2014 or early 2015. GEICO Chairman and CEO Tony Nicely with Gov. Photo: governor.state.tx.us.). By Ed Felton. million in capital investment.

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International Arbitration Experts Discuss The Impact On The Global Economy

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Reynolds: The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the global economy has led to an increase in breach of contract claims, and a parallel rise in novel breach of con­tract defenses focused on excuses for non-performance. In those clauses, the overall success of COVID-19-based force majeure defenses is still unknown.

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