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Construction Cost Estimating, Location Factoring, and National Average Cost Data

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For example, Estes (2016) found that for a slab-on-grade foundation assembly with 0.1 m (4 inches) thick slab, vapour barrier and welded wire fabric in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States, c oncrete was found to be underestimated by 18% and vapour barrier by as much as 67%. Additionally, assembly costs for 0.1 Built Environ.

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How the Construction Industry Is Rethinking Workforce Development

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When Branka Minic became CEO of the Building Talent Foundation (BTF), an Orlando, Fla.-based 1 lesson we’ve learned is that training is meaningless unless the students have a job outlet,” says Scott Thorson, COO of Denver-based Oakwood Homes. John Caulfield, Senior Contributing Editor.

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4BT OpenCost(TM) Local Market Granular Cost Data an RSmeans Alternative?

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For example, Estes (2016) found that for a slab-on-grade foundation assembly with 0.1 m (4 inches) thick slab, vapour barrier and welded wire fabric in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States, concrete was found to be underestimated by 18% and vapour barrier by as much as 67%. Additionally, assembly costs for 0.1 Built Environ.

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Centers of Technology: The Future Is Now

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“We have an abundance of resources and, in particular, access to talent which is really impactful when you think about leading commercialization in technology as well as providing a foundation for companies to be able to draw their own workforces.”. Amazon.com, Inc.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report

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The Salt Lake City area is a leading hub for advanced aerospace manufacturing and composites fabrication. Fabrication of outdoor products and sporting goods from composites also is an emerging growth sector in the state. Early on in 2009, Louisiana convinced Gardner Denver Inc.—a

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Advanced Manufacturing: Manufacturing Gets Smarter, Faster

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Taking advantage of that strong educational and training foundation is the new BRIDG (Building the Innovation Development Gap) facility at NeoCity in Osceola County. Oswego County has a highly skilled manufacturing workforce, with welding, fabrication and CNC experience, who are ready to work. Photo: Enterprise Florida).

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FEATURE STORY: Nothing Matters More Than Talent

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The time is right for Airbus to expand in America,” said Fabrice Brégier, Airbus President & CEO at the announcement in Mobile. According to the National Chamber Foundation, Florida ranks in the top eight in four of the six workforce and training measures. One of its first successes was helping convince Gardner Denver Inc.