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FEATURE STORY: High-Tech Hubs Are Moving To Their Markets

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Some of the locations already are well-known for developing the next generation of technologies, such as Austin, home to Dell, Apple, Facebook and Google, and Tucson, with its hotbed of solar technology innovation. recruiting software; President Obama’s re-election website is using The Resumator to power hiring. funding round.

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Workforce Training: Engineering A Skilled Workforce

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In March 2016, McAuliffe signed into law measures that establish a workforce training program targeted to increase specific industry certifications and occupational licenses that meet the needs of businesses in each region of the state. million for a veterans’ portal to strengthen outreach to this key population.

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Leading the Home Building Industry: Pro Builder's 2021 Forty Under 40

Pro Builder

Chelsea Timmons , 33, VP of Community Experience, TRI Pointe Homes, Austin, Texas. Certifications • Florida Building Contractor. Certifications • Arkansas Contractors License. Jessie Suggs , 28, Online Sales Manager, Mungo Homes, Irmo, S.C. Karla Tuten , 29, Owner, Creative Director, Tuten Creative, Richmond Hill, Ga.

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FEATURE STORY: Semiconductor HUBS – Macro Growth from Micro Chips

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In Austin, TX, Samsung is already at work in a $4 billion plant expansion in Austin. AUSTIN, TX: CHIP CAPITAL. The mobile technology revolution has swept over the nation and is helping Austin’s semiconductor industry thrive. Austin was one of those along with Silicon Valley. for every $1.00 Samsung Electronics Co.,

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COVER STORY: 2012 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

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Entered By: Austin (TX) Chamber of Commerce. Apple’s selection of Austin, TX as the site for its new $304-million Operations Center is the Bronze Award winner in Business Facilities’ 2012 Economic Development Deal of the Year competition. Austin is no stranger to BF ’s annual Economic Development Deal of the Year competition.

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2023

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Robert Havins Director – Integrated Construction, Bartlett Cocke General Contractors Austin, TX Robert has played a pivotal role in driving significant advancements in Bartlett Cocke’s technology initiatives. He encouraged the use of BIM 360 software, guiding the project team in its usage and resolving related issues.

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Achieving Best Value for Facility Renovation, Repair, Maintenance, and Construction – 2016 and Beyond

Building Information Management

A line item unit price book/guide (UPB/UPG) is selected for use by owner and contractor, as well as associated software technology. University of Texas at Austin. How to achieve certification.”. Unit price books are typically updated annually, and adjusted quarterly via a cost index applied to materials, equipment, and labor.