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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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The Issues Associated with Using Location Factors and “national average” cost databases

Job Order Contracting

The RSMeans city cost index (CCI) and the Department of Defense area cost factor (ACF) index are two primary examples of location factor publications. Location factors are primarily used in class 4 and 5 estimates and are not intended to be used for higher quality estimates, such as class 3, 2, or 1. Martinez, A.,

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Design-Build sets the standard for modern military lodging

The Korte Company

This 200-room Design-Build project was the first of its kind conforming to new Department of Defense criteria. The 115,224-square-foot inn will replace three existing lodges badly battered by Hurricane Irma in 2017. We’re immensely proud of the work we’ve completed for the Department of Defense. The industry has taken notice.

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Construction Document Information Management

Job Order Contracting

2017, Cholakis, P. Imagine the ability to rapidly organize data and leverage mobile tools to enable access to, and the management of, actionable, standardized, defensible information… anytime and anywhere. Here are a few essential points to consider when planning a collaborative documents and LEAN construction delivery strategy.

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Boeing Begins Expansion Of 737 Commercial Delivery Center In Seattle

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Production of the 737 is set to increase to 42 airplanes per month in April and to 47 airplanes per month in 2017, an increase in output of nearly 50 percent since 2010. Plans are in place to ensure seamless deliveries to 737 customers during construction, which includes the demolition of one building.

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DoD FSRM, BUILDER SMS and the LEGACY of Wasteful Politics

Job Order Contracting

DoD hasn’t achieved a clean audit since independent audits were initiated in 2017. released 1996: Tri-Service Master Plan for all Engineering Management Systems (EMS) modules (Air Force to fund PAVER enhancements, Army to fund RAILER enhancements, and Navy to fund [future] BUILDER enhancements) 2000: BUILDER 2.0 Koopman, J.

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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona

Business Facilities

From the July/August 2017 Issue. 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. By the BF Staff. Recently, the metro area was ranked second in the nation for its tech sector job growth by CBRE.

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