Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 19, 2018

McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019. UPDATES AND MODIFICATIONS TO DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FORM 1391, UNIFIED FACILITIES CRITERIA, AND MILITARY INSTALLATION MASTER PLANS.”. On August 13 the President signed the John S. The $716 billion H.R. But there was no such objection noted here.

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 9, 2025

The post A winning foundation: Solid defense with low carbon concrete appeared first on Construction Specifier. By aligning with Seattles net-zero goals, the facility demonstrates innovative sustainability in sports construction, setting a new standard for environmentally responsible athletic centers.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Construction organizations continue to navigate challenging waters, seeking a delicate balance between an aggressive offense to stave off the lingering effects of COVID-19 and a long-term defense that must be defined today.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Streamlined Negotiations : When cost data is verifiable and defensible, theres less room for disputes, leading to quicker client approvals and stronger working relationships. Justify their pricing with objective, defensible data that withstands scrutiny.

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The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The concept of inward-facing structures involves a defensive posture design without compromising on the ventilation and airflow requirements.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 7, 2025

The historical origins of percent plan complete (PPC) began with the Department of Defense, with later focus by Glenn Ballard and the LPS (Last Planner System).

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Construction Marketing

MARCH 2, 2023

Defenses to a Construction Site Injury Lawsuit There are a few defenses that companies and individuals can use if you file a lawsuit against them after a construction site injury. This defense is often used in cases where the worker was not provided with proper safety equipment or where the worker did not follow safety protocols.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 5, 2025

Department of Defense (DoD) has never passed a full financial audit. Despite decades of GAO Reports and recommendations, the extent of fraud affecting DOD is simply not known and will not be until the DOD implements a comprehensive antifraud strategy. In fact, the DoD has not passed a financial audit in decades.

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The Constructor

APRIL 21, 2023

To stay safe in road construction zones, you must be alert and aware, use defensive […] The post Essential Steps To Stay Safe In Road Construction Zones appeared first on The Constructor. Whether you’re just passing through or are a daily commuter in an ongoing construction area, it is important to stay safe.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Plaintiff and company defense attorneys agreed that crash avoidance is EVERYTHING. Keller Center for Market Insights survey, 51 percent of managers indicated that the most significant determinant of running a safe operation was that their leadership consistently shows that safety is important.

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Construction Today

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

. “Essentially, we deliver creative and innovative solutions for our clients’ most complex problems, thriving on projects that have never been done before,”… Source The post BRPH supports the aerospace and defense industries with innovative solutions and sustainable practices appeared first on Construction Today.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is one of your workers’ most important lines of defense against hazards on the job. Build an effective PPE program with help from the experts. Greg Ragsdale. Wed, 02/02/2022 - 09:40.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

And if you play defense, they will. Wimps can’t survive the construction industry. And if you happen to be a woman, your competitors will assume they will get the best of you until you prove yourself.

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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Oracle Aconex for Defense has been certified complaint with Defense Information Systems Agency Impact Level 4 Dept. of Defense projects.

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The Constructor

JUNE 13, 2020

Infrastructure construction and maintenance Defense and Military Aircraft and Aerospace. Where do people in the Non-Destructive Testing industry work?

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 24, 2023

3# Detailed knowledge of local market labor, material, equipment, and productivity information a granular level is required to produce a verifiable and defensible construction cost estimate that is actionable. Robust, objective, granular and defensible construction cost data and proven program management processes and enabling technology.

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The Constructor

AUGUST 25, 2019

Treatment of reinforcements with proper materials and agents one of the defensive layers against corrosion attacks in aggressive environments.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The AGC lauded the Defense Department’s move to stop the use of project labor agreements and said it anticipates other agencies will follow suit.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 18, 2025

Importance of Verifiability and Actionability Forget “Accuracy”: There is no such thing as a truly “accurate” cost estimate, but rather a focus on creating defensible, verifiable, and detailed estimates.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 21, 2022

GAO-22-104481 – DEFENSE INFRASTRUCTURE DOD Should Better Manage Risks Posed by Deferred Facility Maintenance. GAO/GGD-00-172R Study on Facility Design Reviews – Federal Facilities Council’s Report on the Role of Facility Design Reviews in Facilities Construction.

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Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

As a result, more than 40 years after the introduction of area cost factors (ACFs), the Department of Defense (and the Federal Government in general) is no closer to its goals of having construction cost estimates match actual construction costs, or properly adjusting for regional (location based) and/or time-based cost variances.

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Job Order Contracting

JUNE 21, 2023

4 Benefits of Local Market Cost Data to Create Estimates #1 DEFENSIBLE – Unlike the “industry leader”, 4BT does not create a national average cost database or use “city averages” or “location factors” We learned a long time ago, as have others, that this type of data typically does not represent current (..)

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2014

The task from my boss, Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. John Hamre, was simple: Fix it. When I became its program manager in the fall of 1997, The Pentagon Renovation Program, still early in its development, was already significantly over budget, far behind schedule and producing an unsatisfactory product.

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 1, 2021

Mack Defense announced today that the U.S. Army ordered 99 Mack Defense M917A3 non-armored Heavy Dump Trucks (HDT) as part of the previously announced firm-fixed-price $296.4 Department of Defense and Mack Defense. million contract between the U.S. This order signifies the successful testing of…

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Construction Dive

APRIL 24, 2024

The embattled aerospace and defense contractor tapped the pair for an assembly building and hangar in St.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 19, 2016

Many projects assisted with public funds or programs are subject to a myriad of federal, state and local laws and regulations among them, prevailing wage (PW) and reporting requirements. General contractors, prime or a higher-tier subcontractors working on a PW project are at risk.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

The ability to clearly define detailed line item tasks defining the desired scope of work is critical to mitigating errors and omissions, reducing the number of change orders, as well as achieving defensible cost visibility and transparency.

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Best Practices Construction Law

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The proposed amendment introduces an affirmative defense, contending that Kellogg Brown & Root Services, Inc. Background: The contract in question, executed on July 9, 2013, was for the construction of an Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System site in Deveselu, Romania, with a firm, fixed-price amount of $134,211,592.

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Construction Dive

MAY 20, 2019

Traditional hard hats account for falling objects, not falling workers. Some general contractors are providing a more effective layer of protection.

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 22, 2024

As a pivotal player in global defense, aerospace, and security, BAE Systems’ integration into ISNetworld’s contractor management platform marks a significant step in enhancing operational excellence and safety standards across their extensive array of projects. Exciting news: BAE Systems and ISNetworld® have joined forces!

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 1, 2024

To avoid these “nuclear” verdicts, plaintiff and carrier defense attorneys agreed that crash avoidance is everything. Proactive correction of unsafe behaviors, along with documentation of your actions, is imperative.

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Job Order Contracting

JUNE 21, 2023

Note: National average cost data, location factoring, or economic factoring do not provide defensible representations of project costs.) . #7 Lack of transparency. #8 8 Failure to use CURRENT local market unit price cost data. Best Value Job Order Contracting and Total Cost of Ownership Management Learn more… www.4bt.us

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 1, 2024

Navigating Heat-Related Safety ccapoccia Fri, 03/01/2024 - 16:33 In my capacity as a labor and employment defense attorney specializing in Florida’s bustling construction sector, I am acutely aware of the persistent challenges associated with ensuring workplace safety, particularly during the scorching summer months that pose significant risks to workers. (..)

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Construction Dive

MAY 1, 2019

The Department of Defense is seeking an autonomous, 'construction-scale' printer that can be quickly set up and deployed by just four users.

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Business Facilities

JUNE 21, 2021

Cumberland Additive will leverage recent growth in the aerospace, defense, and space sectors by expanding at Pittsburgh International Airport's N91 Additive Manufacturing campus. Read: Texas Additive Manufacturer Expands To Neighborhood 91 at BusinessFacilities.com.

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ENR Construction

MAY 9, 2025

Walton works on projects in the manufacturing, health care, education, advanced technology and aviation markets.

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Construction Dive

MAY 21, 2020

The contract is being questioned by a high-ranking House Democrat, who earlier asked the Defense Department to determine if another Fisher wall project was properly awarded.

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