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Columbus, OH Wins $50M Smart City Challenge

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As winner of the competition, Columbus secured $40 million from DOT and $10 million from Vulcan Inc. The other finalists in the competition were Austin, TX; Denver, CO; Kansas City, MO; Pittsburgh, PA; Portland, OR; and San Francisco, CA. Columbus, OH has risen above six other finalist cities to be named the winner of the U.S.

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

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US Department of Homeland Security (DHS). European Commission, 2013. Center for Transportation Research at 17 The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, 2010. Practical Guide 2013.1 Menches, C. Khwaja, and J. Synthesis Study on Innovative Contract Techniques 16 for Routine and Preventive Maintenance Contracts.

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Race to a Smart Future

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The finalists, announced at the South by Southwest (SXSW) tech and music fest, are: Austin, TX; Columbus, OH; Denver, CO; Kansas City, MO; Pittsburgh, PA; Portland, OR; and San Francisco, CA. An urban and suburban automated car-sharing program would fill in the gaps in Austin’s existing mass transit system. Allen’s Vulcan Inc.

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Stephen Tucker, a helping hand

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With graduation comes a commission as a second lieutenant. Stephen was back in fatigues in January for the Army’s 25,000-troop presidential inauguration security mission in Washington, DC. The Houston suburb is familiar territory for Kailey, who grew up there. At that point, guardsmen can choose a concentration.

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Workforce Training: Engineering A Skilled Workforce

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McAuliffe signed Executive Order 23 establishing “The New Virginia Economy” Workforce Initiative which laid out plans to overhaul Virginia’s economy in four ways: increasing postsecondary education and workforce credentials; securing employment for veterans; aligning education with the needs of businesses; and diversifying the economy.

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FEATURE STORY: Talking The Talk And Backing It Up With Results

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Rick Perry of Texas for the September/October 2013 issue of Business Facilities , we assumed our encounter would be similar to the informal yet highly informative session we had with him in May at the State Capital in Austin. Passage of this constitutional amendment will help Texas secure a sustainable and reliable water supply.”.

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Centers of Technology: The Future Is Now

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Last year, Chicago’s thriving startups secured more than $1.7 The I-195 Redevelopment District Commission voted to authorize $18.5 The Gateway Center will be certified to security standards required to support vital national security missions. Between 2010-2015, Raleigh saw a 38.5