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Pre-Qualification of Construction Managers – An Essential Ingredient for a Successful Project

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However, there are national certifications for professional constructors that are recognized as being equivalent to individual licensing of architects and engineers. Many construction-related professional organizations have developed professional certifications based on specific type(s) of project delivery systems and/or contract methods.

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Green Building is Now the Law in Dallas

Green Building Law Update

All new projects must either: meet the minimum requirements of the Dallas Green Construction Code or be LEED certifiable or be Green Built Texas certifiable or be certifiable under an equivalent green building standard. Projects need only be “certifiable” and not LEED certified nor Green Built Texas certified.

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

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Texas Governor Rick Perry. 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. Our recipe for success in Texas is simple,” he said. By Jack Rogers.

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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. TEXAS: 20 YEARS AND COUNTING. The Legislature has allocated $48.5

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

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4 in Best Business Climate, Texas—all have been perennial contenders for BF’s top honor, the State of the Year Award: Texas and Tennessee each have won the award three times since it was created in 2007; Virginia was the 2018 SOTY; Alabama won BF’s top award in 2017.

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State Focus: Arkansas – Easy To Reach, Easy To Grow

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Louis and Chicago to the north and New Orleans to the south, while Interstate 30 connects Arkansas with markets to the southwest, including Texas and Mexico. The Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC), working with other state agencies, offers a Career Readiness Certificate to potential employees.

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State Focus – Utah: Consistently Excellent

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3 for economic performance, behind North Dakota and Texas, it was the only state to land in the top 10 in all six major categories of the study. It provides training in specific technologies, computer skills, safety certification, leadership, management and team building. While the Enterprising States survey ranked Utah No.

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