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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

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A central element of the public-private partnership involved in securing the IBM center is the construction of a mixed-use, riverfront complex that will be developed by Commercial Properties Realty Trust (CPRT), a real estate investment trust that manages and develops property holdings of the Baton Rouge Area Foundation (BRAF).

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List of Common Construction Abbreviations

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List of Common Construction Abbreviations. The consistent use of Common Construction Abbreviations are important to any LEAN construction delivery method or construction phase. AISC: American Institute of Steel Construction. CA: Compressed Air. CON: Construction. CONST: Construction.

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Construction Abbreviations – A Decent List

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AISC: American Institute of Steel Construction. CA: Compressed Air. CON: Construction. CONST: Construction. CONSTR: Construction. EC: Exposed Construction. ECP: Exposed Construction Painted. EX: Exposed Construction, Exit. RR: Railroad. AIC: Amperes Interrupting Circuit. ALM: Alarm.

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Construction Abbreviations – A Decent List

Building Information Management

AISC: American Institute of Steel Construction. CA: Compressed Air. CON: Construction. CONST: Construction. CONSTR: Construction. EC: Exposed Construction. ECP: Exposed Construction Painted. EX: Exposed Construction, Exit. RR: Railroad. AIC: Amperes Interrupting Circuit. ALM: Alarm.

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LOCATION FOCUS: California Dreamin’ – A Rebound Fueled By New Energy

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According to reports, a battle for mineral rights is now underway in the scenic vineyards of Hames Valley near Bradley, CA. Last year, CA Gov. In order for the initiative to move forward, both the Federal Government and the State of California will have to agree to allow the project to be constructed. Fort Irwin Projects.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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The new facility, which will increase Apple’s workforce in Austin to more than 6,700, will serve as the primary operations nexus for the company in the Americas outside of Apple’s global headquarters in Cupertino, CA, centralizing accounting, human resources, sales, marketing and finance. Construction on that facility began last fall.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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SALES & USE TAX ABATEMENTS: Taxes on construction-related transactions, pollution control devices are exempt from sales and use taxes. MADE IN ALABAMA” JOB INCENTIVES ACT: Qualifying companies may receive a transferable income tax credit to offset import tariff costs during local construction process.

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