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Federal Real Property Regulations (FAR / FMR)

Building Information Management

Emergency” includes bombings and bomb threats, civil disturbances, fires, explosions, electrical failures, loss of water pressure, chemical and gas leaks, medical emergencies, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and earthquakes. 2) Public building does not include buildings: (i) On the public domain. (ii) ii) In foreign countries.

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Federal Real Property Regulations (FAR / FMR)

Building Information Management

Emergency” includes bombings and bomb threats, civil disturbances, fires, explosions, electrical failures, loss of water pressure, chemical and gas leaks, medical emergencies, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and earthquakes. 2) Public building does not include buildings: (i) On the public domain. (ii) ii) In foreign countries.

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GSA, LEED, USGBC, and Politics

Building Information Management

GSA is ahead of schedule in reducing its potable water and electricity use. If GSA, as the “landlord of the federal government,” were to require or use something else, it would add cost to the building and leasing process across the building industry. Virgin Islands Energy Office. Byrne Electrical Specialists.