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A Brief History of Asbestos: When Did We Learn It Was Toxic?

Constructonomics

It was woven into fabric, used to insulate buildings. At the time, American and English doctors were still reluctant to make such a claim. In fact, the Germans were so convinced of the carcinogenic properties of asbestos that they made asbestos-related diseases compensable. It even made its way into talcum powder and toothpaste.

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Job Order Contract Execution Guide – Sample Template

Job Order Contracting

project task/line item, a full description in plain English, a unit of measure and a corresponding unit price, including labor, material, and equipment details, and an associated approved contractor coefficient are to be the basis for Contractor compensation. equipment, and fabricating items customary to the trade, etc.,

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report

Business Facilities

As part of the incentive package, Volkswagen Group of America has agreed to waive its right to claim certain statutorily available tax credits directly related to the expansion. and a highly regarded educational system, the Beehive State claims the top spot in our flagship Economic Growth Potential category.

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Job Order Contracting – Best Practices Implementation

Building Information Management

The Owner will be required to deliver such materials to the job site or compensate the Contractor for providing labor to deliver Owner-furnished materials to the job. If off-site time and materials work is required, such as site fabrication, the Owner shall be so notified at the time of the issuance of the TO by the Contractor.

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Oklahoma Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

21st Century Quality Jobs 10 Year Cash Incentive: The first of its kind, this new incentive was created in 2009 to attract knowledge-based companies to Oklahoma through a policy of rewarding businesses with a highly skilled and compensated workforce. Tax credits accrue and may be claimed beginning January 1, 2011.

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State by State Incentives Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

State Credits available against the Corporate Income Tax: Education Credit (AS 43.20.014): Taxpayers that contribute to vocational education programs or accredited Alaska universities or colleges for educational purposes or facilities may claim a tax credit for 50% of the first $100,000, 100% of the next $200,000, and 50% of further contributions.

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North Dakota Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

If ownership of a device is transferred immediately upon completion of installation, and the device is fully operational, the credit transfers to and may be claimed by the purchaser of the device. The credit is equal to 10% of the compensation paid to an intern. Reference: N.D.C.C. § 57-38-01.8. The taxable value is calculated at 1.5%