Commercial Building: Page 273
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Hard to prove client wins with BIM
A BIM advocate says there is widespread belief that building information modeling makes the construction process more efficient, but there is little proof.
By Ron Gallagher • May 27, 2014 -
Virginia aims for transparency, competition in public-private partnerships
It's not clear what precipitated the move, but Virginia plans to make sure taxpayers get their money's worth.
By Ron Gallagher • May 27, 2014 -
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Careful collaboration before shovels hit dirt is key to a successful project, experts say.
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Street-cutting blade injures citizen in bizarre worksite accident
In New York City, a circular saw blade being used to cut pavement somehow came off its hub and rolled down the street, hitting a pedestrian.
By Ron Gallagher • May 27, 2014 -
NBA's Sacramento Kings win new home court
The city council approved the development of a sports and entertainment complex that will be the team's new home.
By Ron Gallagher • May 27, 2014 -
Want responsible workers? Don't solve all their problems for them
A business coach says employees want to be accountable, but they will not be if managers do let them be responsible.
By Ron Gallagher • May 26, 2014 -
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Transportation funding bill passes U.S. House committee
The House Appropriations Committee last week voted its approval of a spending bill that covers the Transportation Department.
By Ron Gallagher • May 24, 2014 -
Boston waterfront will get apartments, hotel
Conroy Development got approval for a two-building project in the area where several start-ups are located.
By Ron Gallagher • May 23, 2014 -
With help, stolen loader makes it home
Omaha, Nebraska, residents who wondered what a skid-steer loader was near their yards helped police recover the unit and arrest two men.
By Ron Gallagher • May 22, 2014 -
Cities experiment with alternatives to concrete sidewalks
Rubber that flexes around tree roots – the bane of sidewalks everywhere – and material that captures walkers' energy are showing promise.
By Ron Gallagher • May 22, 2014 -
The world's toughest green building standard just got tougher
Introducing the Living Building Challenge, version 3.0.
By Ron Gallagher • May 22, 2014 -
Washington, DC studies the cost-benefit of energy building options
The nation's capital has more green buildings per capita than anywhere else in the country.
By Ron Gallagher • May 22, 2014 -
Two joint ventures tied in bid for $546M New Orleans Airport project
City officials have to figure out how to decide between Parsons-Odebrecht and Hunt-Gibbs-Boh-Metro for the project.
By Ron Gallagher • May 21, 2014 -
Two dead in CA as investigators probe safety training, protection
California state labor-safety officials say they are investigating the deaths of two workers in falls at two sites within 24 hours.
By Ron Gallagher • May 21, 2014 -
No good news yet from the design business (but perhaps soon)
The Architectural Billings Index stayed in negative territory in April, but a new measure of design contracts suggested billings will rise later this year.
By Ron Gallagher • May 21, 2014 -
Total construction starts up 3% in April
The overall gain came despite single-family homes hitting a sixth straight month of decreases and non-building construction falling off.
By Ron Gallagher • May 21, 2014 -
Columbia U. plans $77M medical campus makeover
The school is undertaking a building program that will bring facilities from the 1920s into the 2020s.
By Ron Gallagher • May 20, 2014 -
Owners benefit from being brought into BIM planning early
Designers and contractors can add value for the customer by helping figure out what the owner needs and how to ask for it midst all the technology.
By Ron Gallagher • May 20, 2014 -
Jersey City program to start residents on construction careers
The city's mayor said he wanted residents working on projects in the community, and the Jersey City Employment and Training Program is recruiting candidates.
By Ron Gallagher • May 20, 2014 -
Site accidents claim workers in VA, CA
An accident in Arlington, VA, led to a death when an excavator tipped over, and a worker at a San Diego airport project died after being hit by falling rebar.
By Ron Gallagher • May 20, 2014 -
Grabbing global profit opportunities requires agility, quick learning
Construction opportunities outside the U.S. and western Europe can have higher profits, but the competition is intense and growing.
By Ron Gallagher • May 20, 2014 -
Investors back construction-site coordination app
Startup FieldLens has convinced venture capitalists that it is worth $8 million.
By Ron Gallagher • May 19, 2014 -
Most smart phone noise-measuring apps fail NIOSH criteria
A study found that few apps are accurate in checking construction site noise levels.
By Ron Gallagher • May 19, 2014 -
Rare N. Korea statement blames construction quality for collapse
The tight-lipped government did not give the number of injuries or deaths in the collapse of a 23-story building that housed up to 92 families.
By Ron Gallagher • May 19, 2014 -
Autodesk will offer open software, hardware to boost 3-D access
Autodesk says it is creating open-source software that anyone can use to drive 3-D printing.
By Ron Gallagher • May 19, 2014 -
Best NYC flood plan: Protect infrastructure, let storm waters flow
When experts crunched the numbers for 549 simulated storms hitting New York City, the plan with the best cost-benefit – if not political – outcome has no giant flood barriers.
By Ron Gallagher • May 19, 2014
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