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Your turn: Has COVID-19 spelled the death knell for open-plan offices?

BD+C

The novel coronavirus may have claimed yet another victim—the open-plan office. Open plan," which is used in about 70% of U.S. Open plan," which is used in about 70% of U.S. But COVID-19 has put a whole new spin on the open plan.

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Open offices reduce collaboration among employees

BD+C

Proponents of open offices claim that the design promotes employee collaboration, but a recent study found just the opposite. The researchers studied people who switched from individual cubicles to an open office plan. The researchers studied people who switched from individual cubicles to an open office plan.

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Field and Office Communication: 9 Surefire Ways to Close the Gap  

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Field and office communication are essential to a well-run project. However, many times it can feel like field and office teams operate in their own world. Those in the office may never step foot on a jobsite. In our blog, we’ll discuss the high cost of disconnections between the office and the field.

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Centene Announces New Claims Processing Center In Ferguson, MO

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Centene Corporation has announced plans to build a new claims processing center in Ferguson, MO creating 150 to 200 full-time jobs with a multitude of benefits, including extensive health care, dental and vision insurance. ” Centene has initiated the process and has an aggressive plan in place for developing the project.

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The Utah Preconstruction Lien Process Explained

Levelset

However, the steps to claim one differ from the standard construction lien process. The lien must be filed in the county recorder’s office of the county where the project is located. View contact information for all county recorder offices in Utah here. What exactly constitutes “preconstruction services?”

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Say This Three Times Fast: Sequestration, Construction and Contractor Claims!

Best Practices Construction Law

According to the Report, the sequestration process directly reduces many federal construction investment accounts.which has a direct affect on the livelihood of both existing and planned projects. For example, with agency cuts will come employee furloughs that could affect the work by contracting officers and other acquisition personnel.

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When is a Contractor’s Termination for Default Proper? When it Does Bad Things!

Best Practices Construction Law

The contracting officer sent a notice to the contractor demanding the contractor to cure its deficiencies. In the end, the contracting officer has sent three cure notices and ultimately issued a termination for default. Following award of the contract to the successful bidder, immediate concerns arose regarding the design.