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DoD FSRM, BUILDER SMS and the LEGACY of Wasteful Politics

Job Order Contracting

released and first version commercially available 2003: NAVY funds development of BUILDER 3.0 (web-based web-based with single instance for entire component) 2005: Navy selects commercial tool for facility assessments in lieu of continuing with BUILDER 2006: USMC begins pilot tests of BUILDER 2007: BUILDER 3.0 Howieson, V. Koopman, J.

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Implementing an ‘asset drawdown strategy’ for site decarbonization

BD+C

Office Buildings Engineers M/E/P Systems Reconstruction & Renovation Resiliency Sustainable Design and Construction The trend toward building electrification in commercial properties with a view toward decarbonization is increasingly at the forefront of the effort to mitigate climate change.

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How to design for adaptive reuse: Don’t reinvent the wheel

BD+C

The inventory requirements of big-box retail and malls make these facilities ideal structures for adaptive reuse. Utilize existing infrastructure. Many of these sites are already conveniently located in bustling urban areas, and oftentimes, you can take advantage of proximity to existing roadways, parking and other infrastructure.

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An Invisible Revolution: How Leading Construction Firms Are Rethinking Construction as a Business

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Six years ago, I started to inventory the strategic moves of the largest players across the construction industry to better advise these customers. With a strong presence in over 20 countries, Ferrovial is known for its expertise in managing large-scale infrastructure projects, such as airports, highways, and railways.

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Glossary of Greenhouse Gas Terms

Green Building Law Update

As urban areas develop, buildings, roads, and other infrastructure replace open land and vegetation. Major sources of nitrous oxide include soil cultivation practices, especially the use of commercial and organic fertilizers, fossil fuel combustion, nitric acid production, and biomass burning. Greenhouse Gas (GHG).

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Tennessee Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Economic Development Fund: The new FastTrack Economic Development Fund expands Tennessee’s current FastTrack infrastructure and job training program by providing additional grant support for companies expanding or locating in Tennessee with reimbursable grants made to local industrial development boards. FINANCING & GRANTS.

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Shovel-Ready Sites: Ready To Hit The Ground Running

Business Facilities

The Certified Sites Program also works in concert with Iowa’s top-ranked infrastructure, ample resources and business-friendly regulatory climate. The finance industry continues to see high returns in Lubbock with a diverse portfolio in commercial and investment banking.

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