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Strategies to Maximize Virtual Collaboration

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Join Autodesk, Swinerton, PARIC and OpenSpace to learn about resources and best practices that help construction companies succeed on important items such as inspections, permitting, reporting, bids and submissions with technology. Virtual Design & Construction Manager. virtual design and construction. Can’t attend the webinar?

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NFPA 285 engineering judgments

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This article discusses code aspects regarding fire safe construction and engineering judgments, and their use as a practical tool that can assist designers and building officials with assessing the compliance of exterior wall assemblies with the acceptance criteria of NFPA 285 (Figure 1). The International Building Code. with strict guidance.

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FEATURE STORY: Racing To Be Ready – U.S. Ports Prepare for Post Panamax Era

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DREDGING THE DELAWARE AS PHILADELPHIA GETS READY. A massive, $300-million Delaware River dredging project is helping the Port of Philadelphia get post-Panamax Ready. The next segment slated for dredging is in the Delaware Bay. The Delaware River Main-Channel Deepening Project is being performed by the U.S.

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Send in the Drones

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At least 24 states have queued up to bid to have their air hubs designated as UAV test sites in a program which potentially may generate billions in new revenue for the winners. The Feds envision handing out drone permits to energy companies, news organizations, filmmakers and researchers, among others. [We''re test sites for UAVs. .”

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4 Best Gore-Tex Work Jacket

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It’s portable, packable, breathable, and waterproof in a sleek, classic jacket design. Marmot Minimalist Rain Jacket Gore-Tex Paclite Technology Adjustable hood, Pit zippers, Zippered pockets Taped seams Roomy design, Small to XXL –. ARC TERYX ESSENTIALS - Versatile high performance designs for diverse activities and conditions.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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TVA Economic Development Loan Fund: A multimillion-dollar revolving loan program designed to stimulate investment and job creation in the TVA region. 573), was enacted in 1987 to stimulate business and industrial growth in designated areas of the state that are considered economically depressed. In December 2002, the former U.S.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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Semiconductor companies in Austin include chip designers Intel, IBM, and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and chip manufacturers Freescale Semiconductor, Samsung and Spansion. Services offered to these developing companies include work space and access to experienced mentors, programming and design. Together, they employ thousands.

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