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A Green Building Game of Thrones

Green Building Law Update

As I thought about the green building policy mess of 2012, I couldn't help but draw comparisons to Game of Thrones. Before being pulled, the proposed LEED 2012 rating system went through a lengthy, unexpected vetting process, culminating in a fourth draft. In July 2011, it appeared the USGBC was willing to negotiate with SFI.

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Assignment of Benefits for Contractors: Pros & Cons of Accepting an AOB

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It gives the assignee authority to file and negotiate a claim directly with the insurance company, without involvement from the property owner. The contractor, now the assignee, negotiates the claim directly with the insurance company. What is an assignment of benefits? Setting up an AOB.

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Study Finds New Natural Gas Development Could Create More Than 45,000 Jobs And $9 Billion In Economic Development In Illinois

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The study made comparisons to investments in other shale formations and based reasonable modeling assumptions from their experiences, including: gas production levels, number of wells drilled per year, costs per well and amount of local content (Illinois resources vs. those brought in from other states).

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THE ESTIMATING PROCESS FROM A TO Z

Construction Cost Estimating

That method you''ll get competitive bids from deck specialists for comparison, or hold off on the project for a later date. APPLIANCES Negotiate for a contractor’s discount if you purchase all of your appliances from one trafficker. Massive home centers typically provide free delivery, however could charge for set-up.

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What are Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineer Requirements (SABER)

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The Task Order price is the product of required tasks, quantity, unit of issue, UPG price per unit, and the coefficient plus the negotiated price for any non-priced items (NPI). NPIs must be within the basic intent and general scope of the contract and be negotiated separately from UPG items before issuance of the TO. TO negotiation.