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Iowa: Moving To The Top Of The Class

Business Facilities

Iowa consistently earns high marks for its education climate. For many years, Iowa’s public high schools have had the nation’s highest graduation rate. Iowa ranks fifth in the nation in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) degrees conferred per 1,000 residents. In addition, Iowa is second in the U.S.

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IEDA Funding, Tax Breaks Spur Job Creation in Iowa

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

T he Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) board recently awarded direct financial assistance and tax benefits to four companies for job creation and expansion projects. The board also approved innovation funding for six startups. SIX IOWA STARTUPS GET A BOOST. By Shana Daley From the January/February 2016 Issue.

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How is artificial intelligence impacting data center design?

BD+C

Training requires extensive datasets, so data centers provide the necessary infrastructure to store, manage, and deliver the information to the models. The rapid innovation in AI hardware designs requires a dynamic, adaptable facility. And there is no one-size-fits-all approach for data centers.

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Maintainer Previews Lube Truck of Tomorrow

Construction Equipment

Maintainer Corporation of Iowa introduced the latest innovations in equipment maintenance this week at MINExpo International 2016. The Lube Truck of Tomorrow is here today,” said Tom Wibben, Maintainer’s sales & service manager. Maintainer gave the public a sneak peek at a major redesign of their Lube Truck bodies. “The

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Effective Construction Management Tool for Increased Reporting

Construction Business Owner

Promote to rotator No Main Image Sponsored by Sponsor Link [link] Tags Kyocera construction management reporting Webform This white paper is provided by both Construction Business Owner and the sponsor who may follow-up with you regarding their products and/or services. Submit your contact information to access the full report.

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Behind the Build: Interview with Jay Mathes, Virtual Construction Civil Lead, Miron Construction

Autodesk Construction Cloud

I worked as a traveling project manager and superintendent in the past, so I’ve seen what real-world issues can do when it comes to stopping production. I hooked up with that company while I was studying construction engineering at Iowa State University. . Innovation is one of Miron’s corporate drivers.

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LEAN OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting for Sustainable Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Minor New Construction

Job Order Contracting

This history combined with the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act (FASA) in 1994 which regulates the use of IDIQ, and availability of tools, cost data, services, and technology by more innovative JOC vendors, have made JOC more transparent, efficient, and competitive. Materials Management Division. The Advantages of JOC. 4, 2002, p.

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