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KBR Expanding In Alabama With New HQ, 160 Jobs

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Defense contractor KBR will expand its operations in Huntsville, AL with a new headquarters facility and more than 160 additional jobs as it taps the talent pool in Alabama’s “Rocket City.”. Its in-depth portfolio spans defense modernization; military, civil and commercial space; intelligence; cyber; advanced logistics; and base operations.

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Federal Construction Contractors Are Faced with the Double Whammy of the Pandemic and Price Escalation: What Can Be Done?

Federal Construction Contracting Blog

What is often forgotten is that in March 2020, the Office of Management & Budget issued a memorandum (OMB Memo M-20-18) recognizing that “Federal contractors play a vital role in helping agencies meet the needs of our citizens, including the critical response efforts to COVID-19. 52.242-15, Stop Work Order.

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SK Siltron Investing $302M In Michigan Semiconductor Wafer Plant

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“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 Key Industries Growing In Grand Rapids Region.

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OSHA Alert: How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection

FDR Safety

The Opening Conference: Most OSHA inspections start with an unannounced visit by a compliance officer and an Opening Conference. Here are points to remember when it comes to the walk around inspection: The law provides that a representative of the employer shall be given an opportunity to accompany the inspector.

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The interior sliding door system (r)evolution

Construction Specifier

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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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona

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What’s more, Arizona offers a robust portfolio of programs and resources supporting both large and emerging tech employers. 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. City of Peoria).

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Air Canada Opens Global Operations Center In Brampton, Ontario

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Further, we can expect important efficiencies with teams from all areas of the operation…working under one roof to get our customers to their destinations safely, on-time and comfortably,” said Calin Rovinescu, president and chief executive officer. The new, 75,000-square-foot facility has been completed on-time and within budget.

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