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Transforming shopping malls into 21st century neighborhoods

BD+C

Coresight Research estimates that 25% of the nation’s roughly 1,000 existing malls will close over the next three to five years, with the pandemic accelerating a demise that was already underway. I’m not saying this just because I’m an Urban Designer, the data bears out this assertion.

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A glossary of terms with reference to Construction Cost Estimating

Construction Cost Estimating

Allowance - a value in an estimate to cover the cost of known but not yet fully defined work. As-sold estimate - the estimate which matches the agreed items and price for the project scope. This total or subtotal is usually identified as such in an estimate report. Also known as Total Estimated Contract Cost (TECC).

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Why It’s Critical to Have a Sound Cybersecurity Strategy

Viewpoint Construction Technology

In a recent podcast on the topic with cybersecurity expert Bryce Austin , principal of TCE Strategy, he broke down some of the risks lurking in the shadows. Austin shared what companies can do to protect themselves and why the cloud — when using the appropriate safeguards — can provide companies with more peace of mind. The New Norm.

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

Job Order Contracting

Supporting cloud technology – Program, Project, Estimate, & Document Management with export to PDF and spreadsheet formats. General Accounting Office (GAO), May 1979. Center for Transportation Research at 17 The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, 2010. Quantitative Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

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The Hand That Feeds You

Business Facilities

According to a Bloomberg supply-chain analysis, Apple accounts for nearly 9 percent of Samsung’s global revenue. Apple CEO Tim Cook said at a conference earlier this year that “the engine” for the iPhone and iPad is made in Austin, TX (without mentioning Samsung). It says here a car can’t go very far without its engine.

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Business Facilities’ 2019 Metro Rankings Report

Business Facilities

Manufacturing currently accounts for 15 percent of all jobs in the region and remains the heart of West Michigan’s economy. AUSTIN, DENVER, NEW YORK CITY HAVE TOP STARTUP ECOSYSTEMS. Austin, TX, Denver, CO and New York City topped our metro leaderboard for Startup Ecosystems.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

Business Facilities

Austin, TX: On Top, Still Rising. For the past couple of years, Austin, TX and Baton Rouge, LA have been duking it out for the top ranking in our flagship metro Economic Growth Potential category. Austin is now one of the nation’s top emerging high-tech cities, with more than 120,000 people employed by around 4,400 technology firms.

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