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Why Are Weather Delays Such a Big Issue in the Construction Industry?

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Hurricanes and beyond have ripped apart all kinds of construction and infrastructure and plenty of areas in the US face rebuilding: Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico. For equipment that can’t be moved, make sure they’re secured and covered. Prevent electrical accidents. The reconstruction of these regions will be difficult.

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Emergency Commercial Facility Disaster Planning: 3 Takeaways from Recent Hurricanes

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Earlier this fall, the entire country watched as hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria caused widespread destruction across Texas, Florida, the Caribbean and Puerto Rico. Secure any areas of the property that are vulnerable to sustained winds or gusts. Board up windows and doors. Blizzard, ice storm or extreme cold snap.

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Federal Facilities – Implementation of Energy Savings Projects and Performance-Based Contracting for Energy Savings

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b) Consistent with section 432 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. b) The head of an agency may exempt particular facilities from the provisions of this memorandum where doing so is in the interest of national security. d) “agency” has the same meaning as in Executive Order 13514. (e)

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State Focus: New York – Accelerating Biotech Innovation In The Empire State

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All contracted investment funds are required to secure at least a 2:1 match from private sources on its aggregate portfolio at the time of investment. LIMA is serviced by both Southwest and American Airlines and just recently National Airlines announced it will start flying to Puerto Rico in June of 2016. Andrew Cuomo.

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Federal Real Property Regulations (FAR / FMR)

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“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. Department of Homeland Security.

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Federal Real Property Regulations (FAR / FMR)

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“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. Department of Homeland Security.

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COVER STORY: 2012 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

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workers and has 14 plants, including three in Puerto Rico. To secure the project, Louisiana offered Sasol a custom incentive package that includes a performance-based grant of $115 million for land acquisition and infrastructure costs associated with the facility. The company’s 2011 revenue was $13.9 Project Impact Estimates.

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