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Built Environment Sustainability – A Critical Need

Job Order Contracting

Built environment sustainability is critical. From an economic perspective, waste is also extremely high with 80% of all projects being over budget, late, and otherwise poorly completed. The GAO has issues reports for several decades noting the mismanagement of the built environment in the federal sector. contact-form].

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Glazing and curtain walls: Striking the balance of comfort and security

Construction Specifier

By Mike Smalley Everyone has reasonable expectations to feel secure and comfortable while occupying interior environments such as schools, workplaces, hospitals, churches, and entertainment venues. The decisions they make are influenced by constraints and factors related to budget, material availability, and technical capabilities.

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Securing Your Construction Business Online with SSL Technology

Construction Marketing

The internet has made it easy and affordable to connect with your customer base and advertise your small business, but online your construction company could be at risk without a strong website security plan. With seemingly unlimited options, many business owners have found it difficult to prioritize their online customers’ security needs.

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FEDRAMP is Hindering Facilities Management in the Federal Sector

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The fact is that FEDRAMP can and has harmed efficient federal sector stewardship of the built environment. 1 FEDRAMP was initially establish to provide a standardized method for ensuring digital information security for federal government agencies. We are happy to hop on a call to assist you from an informational standpoint.

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Effective Marketing For Diverse Construction Job Categories

Construction Marketing

Coordinate and communicate with various stakeholders, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. Provide accurate cost assessments to guide budgeting and bidding processes. Conduct safety training and inspections to create a secure work environment.

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Construction Cost Knowledge Management

Job Order Contracting

Despite the fact that construction cost knowledge management is a required component for assuring consistent on-time and on-budget project delivery, fewer than 5 per cent of five percent of owners are qualified to address it. It is required in order to consistently achieve best value repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build outcomes.

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Funding Your Equipment Acquisition Strategy

Construction Business Owner

The outlook is bright for nonresidential construction in 2016, with a number of economic and regulatory factors contributing to a favorable market environment. After years of spending cuts and budget uncertainty, state and local governments appear to be on more secure financial footing and poised to spend on construction.

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