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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. Unit Price Books developed without overhead & profit.

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September/October 2015 Issue (Volume 48, Number 5)

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Innovation Hubs: Inventing the Future | Seven of nine planned federally funded national manufacturing innovation institutes are getting a head start on tomorrow’s high-growth technologies. State Focus – Iowa: Growing Jobs As Well As Corn | Iowa offers a lot more than fertile soil. Cover Story: U.S.

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Business Report: Illinois Leaders Form Non-Profit to Spur Job Creation

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Bruce Rauner recently announced that leaders at the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity and business stakeholders will collaborate in organizing a newly formed private, non-profit organization focusing exclusively on increasing Illinois’ competitiveness for job creation and investment. and Grundy Center, Iowa.

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Guide to Top 2023-24 Construction Conferences & Events

Autodesk Construction Cloud

There are over 200 educational sessions combined with another 400 industry speakers and keynotes discussing sustainability, networking and more. The three-day event invites construction professionals and stakeholders from around the country to discuss trends, developments, and innovative practices in the construction industry.

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Cover Story: Global Biotech Report

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So we’re opening this year’s annual global tour of the biotech/pharma industry with a look at Manchester’s remarkable development as one of the world’s leading centers for innovation, particularly in the realm of biohealth research. It develops innovative software that unlocks the value of healthcare data for the benefit of patients.

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Feature Story: Public-Private Partnerships – An Alliance For Progress That Works

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Bruce Russell Global Innovator’s Award, the organizations ultimate and most prestigious, recognizing innovation at the highest level. MEDC: LEADING INNOVATOR IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Michigan was chosen over competing sites in Iowa and Mexico. The overall winner will be announced in October 2015.

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Shovel-Ready Sites: Ready To Hit The Ground Running

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BREAKING NEW GROUND IN IOWA. With more than 20 development-ready locations and additional sites working toward designation, companies can easily find the right option for their needs on an accelerated timeline thanks to Iowa’s Certified Site Program, first introduced by the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) in 2012.

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