Higher Education Partnerships: Closing The Gap
Business Facilities
JUNE 13, 2022
Partnerships with higher education organizations are making a clear impact on businesses today, especially regarding workforce training.
Safeguarding our schools: Strategies to protect students and keep campuses safe
BD+C
MARCH 26, 2024
The unfortunate rise in school-related incidents serves as a stark reminder of the critical importance of meticulous planning and design of educational facilities. At HMC, we have achieved significant success by organizing community workshops with the County Sheriff’s office, local police, and fire officials.
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Achieving Safer School Design with Secure Entry Vestibules
BD+C
APRIL 22, 2024
In 2014, the Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS) brought together several experts in the education community, law enforcement and security industry to develop a comprehensive guide to safer school design. A secure entry vestibule is a small space that leads into the school building or main office.
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Sierra Vista, AZ: Where History, Education And Nature Converge
Business Facilities
MAY 20, 2019
A tech-ready workforce and leading-edge education are shaping Sierra Vista, AZ. Read: Sierra Vista, AZ: Where History, Education And Nature Converge at BusinessFacilities.com.
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Government campus reimagined: Intelligence Community Campus
BD+C
JUNE 13, 2017
This audacious project involved the reimagining and repositioning of an outmoded, parking-lot-dominated office campus, formerly occupied by the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency, into a quiet, naturalistic setting for the Defense Intelligence Agency.
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Building The Top Tech Talent Pipeline In Virginia
Business Facilities
JUNE 14, 2021
Virginia is injecting more than $2 billion into a Tech Talent Investment Program that cumulatively represents the largest state commitment to computer science education. Read: Building The Top Tech Talent Pipeline In Virginia at BusinessFacilities.com.
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SK Siltron Investing $302M In Michigan Semiconductor Wafer Plant
Business Facilities
AUGUST 26, 2021
“The growth of electric vehicles is opening an exciting new chapter for the auto industry as it provides consumers with more environmentally friendly transportation options,” said Jianwei Dong, chief executive officer for SK Siltron CSS. “SK Gen3 Defense and Aerospace is investing $8.7 Bay Future, Inc.
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STEM Leaders: This Will Be On The Test
Business Facilities
MAY 31, 2022
locations partner with educational entities to foster Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) skills to fill labor market demand. Across the U.S.,
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Business Diversity Abounds In Virginia
Business Facilities
JUNE 16, 2022
A solid education system, infrastructure investments, a strong workforce, and resilient business climate are just some of the many reasons why more and more companies choose to call Virginia home.
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The interior sliding door system (r)evolution
Construction Specifier
MARCH 30, 2022
To set themselves apart and attract talent in a competitive marketplace, they teamed up with architects and specifiers to bring the aesthetics of home into the office. Layouts also reflected this revolutionary concept, favoring open-plan environments with small, private office spaces and collaboration rooms.
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constructionattorneyblog: Sole Proximate Cause Defense Reaffirmed
Construction Lawyer
APRIL 16, 2009
He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier. Sole Proximate Cause Defense Reaffirmed.
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The History of Job Order Contracting – BEST VALUE CONSTRUCTION
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
1999, Journal of Construction Education, Development of the Job Order Contracting (JOC) Process for the 21st Century, Dean T. Since that time, the JOC concept has changed somewhat; contracting officers now have a choice of estimating systems. Enhanced quality control. Lowered the contract administration costs.
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Snapshots: 60 Seconds With Jennifer Nelson, Michigan Economic Development Corp.
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 5, 2017
BF: The Michigan Film & Digital Media Office has introduced the Creative Chambers Initiative, a pilot program to retain and attract new talent for creative industries in five MI communities. Commercial Service Offices. Snyder’s support of the MSF board’s decision to invest $50 million to educate skill trades professionals.
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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona
Business Facilities
AUGUST 23, 2017
With more than 1,200 aerospace and defense companies in Arizona, it is easy to understand why PriceWaterhouseCoopers ranked Arizona number one for aerospace manufacturing attractiveness. Mesa has one of the nation’s most unique cybersecurity assets—Arizona Laboratory for Security and Defense Research (AZLabs). After leasing the U.S.
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Industry Focus: Global Aerospace Production Soars To New Heights
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 3, 2014
According to Deloitte’s 2014 Global Aerospace and Defense Outlook , the commercial aerospace sector is expected to experience significant growth this year, driven by continued record-setting production levels at assembly facilities and throughout the aerospace supplier network. Virtually every major defense contractor in the U.S.
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Best Practice Job Order Contracting
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 29, 2017
Other non-DOD Federal Government Agencies and Higher Education follow in a close second in terms of level of general knowledge and skill. The Small Business Specialist must send a copy of the DD Form 2579 to the Director, Office of Small Business Programs. (e) Best Practice Job Order Contracting. 5117.9004-2 Solicitation. (a)
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LEED, Sustainability, and the Federal Government – Report Card – 2012
Building Information Management
JULY 20, 2012
The Department of Homeland Security and Office of Personnel Management scored poorly, while the Army Corps of Engineers curiously scored the worst, with red marks in all categories. Department of Defense. Department of Education. Office of Personnel Management. Department of Defense. Department of Education.
American Competitiveness: A Matter Of National Security
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
NOVEMBER 28, 2012
The report details the issues with: business climate; infrastructure; national debt; labor market and immigration; defense industrial base; and, education and healthcare, and lays out urgent social, political and economic challenges and links these with national security. ” To download a copy of the report, click this link.
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Feature Story: Aiming For The Top In Utah
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
APRIL 15, 2014
Taking office in the midst of the Great Recession, with unemployment in Utah peaking at 8.4 Herbert’s economic development effort has been built around six strategically targeted growth clusters, including aerospace/defense, life sciences, IT/software, energy, finance and outdoor products/recreation. Jon Huntsman was named U.S.
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56 Ed McCallum, 1953 – 2013
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
SEPTEMBER 19, 2013
The post Ed McCallum, 1953 – 2013 appeared first on Business Facilities. Far West U.S. Great Lakes U.S. - Mid Atlantic U.S. - New England U.S. Plains U.S. Rocky Mountains U.S. Southeast U.S. Southwest Utilities Wind Power Workforce Training/Skilled Workforce Ed McCallum McCallum Sweeney Consulting'
Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report
Business Facilities
JULY 24, 2019
The states that have put the assets in place today to support a thriving cybersecurity industry—including STEM-oriented higher education programs with cyber-specific degrees and R&D facilities working in tandem with national security agencies, the U.S. military and business—will rule the cyber sector tomorrow.
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Iowa: Moving To The Top Of The Class
Business Facilities
DECEMBER 6, 2017
I owa’s leaders have an ambitious target for the state’s workforce education goals. Governor Kim Reynolds is calling on educators, employers and legislators to collaborate to add 120,000 Iowans with postsecondary degrees or credentials to the state’s workforce by 2025. Iowa consistently earns high marks for its education climate.
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Maryland: Green Energy Institute Brings Innovation To Market
Business Facilities
NOVEMBER 22, 2017
Photo: Joe Andrucyk, Executive Office of the Governor). Here’s why Harford County, MD should be home to your business: Lakeside Business Park, in Edgewood, MD, features a variety of defense, manufacturing and e-commerce companies. Photo: Harford County Office of Economic Development). Larry Hogan, with Lt.
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Everyday Employee Safety
Safety Services Company
MARCH 16, 2018
The best way to gain this knowledge is through education and training. Why Education and Training? Education teaches why safe practices and procedures are important; education affects attitudes about safety, and attitudes affect behavior. Employee Safety Inside the Office. What to do in emergencies.
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History of Job Order Contracting – JOC, The LEAN Collaborative Construction Delivery Method
Building Information Management
SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
1999, Journal of Construction Education, Development of the Job Order Contracting (JOC) Process for the 21st Century, Dean T. Since that time, the JOC concept has changed somewhat; contracting officers now have a choice of estimating systems. Enhanced quality control. Lowered the contract administration costs.
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History of Job Order Contracting – JOC, The LEAN Collaborative Construction Delivery Method
Building Information Management
SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
1999, Journal of Construction Education, Development of the Job Order Contracting (JOC) Process for the 21st Century, Dean T. Since that time, the JOC concept has changed somewhat; contracting officers now have a choice of estimating systems. Enhanced quality control. Lowered the contract administration costs.
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40 History of Job Order Contracting – JOC, The LEAN Collaborative Construction Delivery Method
Building Information Management
SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
1999, Journal of Construction Education, Development of the Job Order Contracting (JOC) Process for the 21st Century, Dean T. Since that time, the JOC concept has changed somewhat; contracting officers now have a choice of estimating systems. Enhanced quality control. Lowered the contract administration costs.
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Job Order Contracting – Lean Construction History
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
Department of Defense: West Point Academy in 1985, and United States Air Force bases in 1986. Subsequently State, County, and Local Governments, Transportation, Education, and Healthcare entities began to use Job Order Contracting. Thus education and ongoing training are key components to JOC program success.
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Business Report: Chicago Will Host Digital Manufacturing And Design Innovation Institute
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JUNE 6, 2014
President Obama has awarded Chicago a $70 million grant from the Department of Defense to build a $320-million Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute. The Digital Lab will apply computing technologies to address the manufacturing challenges faced by the Department of Defense.
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Aireon Relocating, Expanding HQ In Virginia
Business Facilities
JULY 22, 2019
The company is moving its headquarters within the Tysons area of the county and will increase the square footage of its office space by nearly 150 percent, accommodating more than 50 new jobs over the next three years. Proximity to its customers and workforce were key to expanding the company’s headquarters in Fairfax County.
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47 School construction: Enhancing security through design
The Korte Company
JULY 2, 2018
Our success as a security-focused school construction company is underscored by our experience delivering 500 projects for our country’s Department of Defense. We believe we’re obligated take an active role in this important discussion. Exterior elements of secure school construction.
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STATE FOCUS: Business And Life Are Elevated In The Beehive State
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MARCH 25, 2014
The Beehive State has joined forces with private industry, public education and higher education to help our workforce remain highly skilled by funding Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) programs, incumbent worker and extensive volunteer programs in Utah schools.
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45 BUSINESS REPORT: Life Sciences Grow High-Wage Jobs in the Beehive State
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
FEBRUARY 26, 2013
In addition, the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development has a long history of offering tax incentives for biotech companies such as Edwards Life-sciences and Merit Medical. Rounding out Utah’s life sciences story is continued investment in research and development and educating the workforce of tomorrow. Department of Commerce.
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40 Repercussions of Architect's failure to meet continuing education
Construction Lawyer
DECEMBER 15, 2005
He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier. Repercussions of Architects failure to meet continuing education requirements.
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Industrial Hacking
Safety Services Company
JANUARY 15, 2015
The attackers were able to gain access to the plant’s office network and then its production systems. The problem stemmed from a lack of security protocols that would have separated the office networks and production networks. Your employees are your front line of defense when it comes to security. Use strong passwords.
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48 Industry Focus:Â Aerospace Sector Is Flying High Again
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MAY 5, 2016
A fter several years of job losses, aerospace and defense sector employment is expected to grow in 2016 by more than 39,000 jobs in the U.S., Aerospace & Defense Labor Market Study. percent, of which about 185,000 jobs were lost in the defense subsector. Aerospace and defense sector companies paid $7.7
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FEATURE STORY: Washington Is Aiming Higher
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
SEPTEMBER 17, 2013
Most notably, we carved out a new Office of Economic Development and Competitiveness that included pulling in the State Energy Office team from their stand-alone position within the agency.”. Partnerships and teamwork on multiple levels are essential to winning opportunities with existing and new employers in our state.”.
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Governor’s Report: Sooner Is Better In Oklahoma
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JUNE 29, 2016
Projects like the GE Global Research Center and Boeing’s Global Services and Support facility are creating more demand for STEM-educated workers in Oklahoma. Since Fallin took office at the beginning of 2011, Oklahoma has invested more than $3 billion to upgrade its highways and bridges. The governor also hosts an annual STEM Summit.
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72 BUSINESS REPORT: Stafford County – Where Connectivity And Opportunity Intersect
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MARCH 28, 2014
Early plans have been designed to develop a new IX facility adjacent to the proposed SummitIG regen to facilitate the distribution of the underground dark fiber conduit system among the existing and proposed office buildings in QCC. The entire development will include over one million square feet of Class A office space.
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45 Snapshots: 60 Seconds… With Bill Hagerty, Commissioner, Tennessee Department Of Economic And Community Development
Business Facilities
AUGUST 27, 2014
Department of Education as the state most effectively implementing the Race to the Top program. BH: Tennessee has been making great strides in education thanks to Gov. Haslam’s intense focus on the state’s education system. BF: Tennessee has been cited by the U.S. What steps has Tennessee taken to achieve this result?
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BUSINESS REPORT: Illinois – Strong Demand Lifts Industrial Parks In Wheeling, IL
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
OCTOBER 10, 2013
In addition, Wheeling is becoming increasingly recognized for its ongoing collaboration between local government, area educational institutions, workforce development partners, industrial brokers, and manufacturers in the area. That new hangar includes 26,000 square feet of hangar area and 7,800 square feet of office space.
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Location Focus: Florida – Rebounded And Ready
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 17, 2014
Photo: City of Cape Coral Economic Development Office.). Photo: City of Cape Coral Economic Development Office.). Cape Coral’s an open slate for key sectors that are planning to expand or relocate, particularly corporate headquarters, light manufacturing and wholesale distribution, and professional/ back office support operations.
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46 All Renovation, Repair, Sustainability Construction projects should involve Job Order Contracting – JOC
Building Information Management
MARCH 27, 2015
JOC today has more than a 25-year record of implementation within the United States Department of Defense – DOD, and wide range of non-DOD Federal, County/State/Local, Educational, and Healthcare institutions. State wide or nationwide delivery through responsive professionals in local offices.
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Jerry Rehkemper, the man with the plans
The Korte Company
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020
“It was a 50- or 60-step walk up to Ralph’s office,” Jerry said. Vern wondered whether Jerry was interested in taking over as head estimator in the company’s Marion, Illinois office and offered him the position on a Friday. This was especially true when it came to working with the Department of Defense.
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