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FEDRAMP is Hindering Facilities Management in the Federal Sector

Job Order Contracting

2 There a total of 459 companies in the world who have achieved FedRAMP certification. It is now understood that requiring FEDRAMP certification in not in the best interests of federal government agencies and departments for many, if not most applications. It was based upon NIST standards and other information available at the time.

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An SBA Public Service Announcement: If You See Something, Say Something

Federal Construction Contracting Blog

The Area Office notified a Sanford representative of the protest and requested that, within three business days, the company provide certain financial information for the five previously completed fiscal years preceding Sanford’s self-certification for the subject procurement. Put simply, if you see something, say something.

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Largest Owner of Buildings in North America Considering LEED v4

Green Building Law Update

The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 requires the GSA to review existing green building certification systems every 5 years to identify a system and certification level “deem[ed] to be most likely to encourage a comprehensive and environmentally sound approach to certification of green buildings.”

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A Green Building Game of Thrones

Green Building Law Update

The USGBC long ago selected FSC wood as the anointed certification for wood products. On the other side is the non-FSC timber industry -- those wood providers that can't attain FSC certification. This side prefers the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) certification. Then the USGBC shifted its tactics.

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Are Rubber Gloves Insulators or Conductors?

Work Gearz

Rubber gloves are the first line of defense that electricians wear to work. OSHA and ASTM are the two organizations that regulate and test all PPE products for workplace safety in the US, and rubber gloves are no different. More than that, they also have the additional NFPA compliance certificate.

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The Drone Age

Business Facilities

The six sites were tasked by the FAA with conducting “critical research into the certification and operational requirements necessary to safely integrate UAS into the national airspace in the next several years.” Should commercial drone flights be permitted before defenses against rogue drones are perfected?

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5 Best Safety Glasses For Metal Work

Work Gearz

When it comes to sparks, droplets, or metal shavings flying in your face safety glasses or goggles are your best chance at defense against permanent injury or blindness. They comply with ANSI certification requirements. . ANSI certification. Safety Certification. With welding, it’s even more so. Polycarbonate lenses.

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