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Construction Cost Estimating, Location Factoring, and National Average Cost Data

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The RSMeans city cost index (CCI) and the Department of Defense area cost factor (ACF) index are two primary examples of location factor publications. The accuracy of cost estimates in the early phases varies within an expected range that spans from -100% to +200% ” “Using the results of this study, various commercial entities (e.g.,

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4BT OpenCost(TM) Local Market Granular Cost Data an RSmeans Alternative?

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The RSMeans city cost index (CCI) and the Department of Defense area cost factor (ACF) index are two primary examples of location factor publications. The accuracy of cost estimates in the early phases varies within an expected range that spans from -100% to +200% ” “Using the results of this study, various commercial entities (e.g.,

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The Drone Age

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.” In other words, the test sites will help FAA create federal regulations that will open the skies to a commercial drone industry that has the potential to become a growth sector worth hundreds of billions of dollars in coming years. For Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, the dawning of the Drone Age can’t come soon enough.

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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona

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With more than 1,200 aerospace and defense companies in Arizona, it is easy to understand why PriceWaterhouseCoopers ranked Arizona number one for aerospace manufacturing attractiveness. Mesa has one of the nation’s most unique cybersecurity assets—Arizona Laboratory for Security and Defense Research (AZLabs). After leasing the U.S.

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Send in the Drones

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According to the federal government, the purpose of these sites is to determine if remotely piloted (and, hopefully, unarmed) aircraft “can be safely integrated into manned airspace” by 2015. ” The report predicts that at least 7,500 commercial UAVs will be operational in the U.S, within five years. aerospace giant Boeing.

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Governor’s Report: Sooner Is Better In Oklahoma

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In 2015, 26 academy programs were held at 17 college and university campuses in OK. State and local officials also have come up with innovative solutions that permit major industries to expand without tapping into the local supply of fresh water. More than 17,000 students have attended the summer academies. For Koch Industries’ $1.3-billion

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Less Is More In New England

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The Granite Ridge Development District: The creation of the Granite Ridge Development District, a 913-acre commercial and entertainment zone, involved policy changes as well as active investment attraction. The city rezoned the acreage for maximum density and favorable construction conditions beneficial to commercial developers.