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Electrical Component Shortage Requires Action

Pro Builder

More recently, NAHB, along with five other building and utility trade groups—Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, American Public Power Association, Leading Builders of America, and Edison Electric Institute— sent a joint letter to leaders of the House and Senate appropriations committees (..)

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Contracting Reform Amendment Clears House; ConstructionPro Week Profiles 14 Other Proposals Potentially Affecting the U.S. Construction Industry

Construction Dive

Of particular importance is an amendment to National Defense Authorization legislation (H.R.

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For Sarah Hernandez, The Korte Company made her American dream come true

The Korte Company

Now she’s the project manager on the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s new Reality-Based Training Center , a 105,000-square-foot campus where first responders can practice simulations for personal and citizen defense, along with active shooter incidents. . They were like, ‘What a journey to get here,’” she said. It’s a whirlwind.

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Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

AGC Publication #1205, September 1991. Partnering on defense contracts. “Partnering: A Tool for USACE, Engineering, Construction, and Operations,” IWR Pamphlet 91-ADR-P-4. Associated General Contractors of America, “Partnering: A Concept for Success,” Washington, D.C. E., & Sanders, S. Partnering in a unit price environment.

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Unlimited liability for designers and contractors

Construction Lawyer

The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. The AGC filed a well-written brief in favor of review by the US Supreme Court, which can be read here.

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Critical Issues and BIM – NIBS buildingSMART alliance conference – January 7-11, 2013

Building Information Management

Steve received his Certificate of Management – Building Information Modeling from the AGC in 2011. Steve has taught 3 of the 4 AGC BIM Education courses, he currently teaches the SMACNA BIM Education Chapter Education programs and has developed and taught Navisworks classes and webinars for Subcontractors across the country.

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Critical Issues and BIM – NIBS buildingSMART alliance conference – January 7-11, 2013

Building Information Management

Steve received his Certificate of Management – Building Information Modeling from the AGC in 2011. Steve has taught 3 of the 4 AGC BIM Education courses, he currently teaches the SMACNA BIM Education Chapter Education programs and has developed and taught Navisworks classes and webinars for Subcontractors across the country.

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