Commercial Building: Page 333
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New York contractors' group will pay a transit tax despite judge's killing it
The New York Building Congress says the city's transit system is too important for it not to chip in, even if the tax itself has been declared unconstitutional.
By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 29, 2012 -
363 Brooklyn apartments will be built a new way – block by modular block
Skanska USA says using a modular method to erect the 32-story building can transform construction.
By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 29, 2012 -
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TrendlineData center construction
New projects from customers like Meta, Google and Amazon make this a burgeoning sector for contractors.
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Fla., Calif. are tops in America's Transportation Awards
AASHTO said the transportation department of the two states showed excellence in two large projects – a bridge replacement in Titus, Fla., and the "Carmageddon" demolition project in Los Angeles.
By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 28, 2012 -
Pa. congressman to take leadership of House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
With a change required by House term limits, Rep. Bill Shuster, R-Pa., is replacing Rep. John Mica, R-Fla.
By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 28, 2012 -
Four groups announce 2013 construction, engineering award winners
The American Society of Civil Engineers, Society of American Military Engineers, the Moles and the Beavers have chosen their recipients.
By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 28, 2012 -
Fighting the costs and curse of project rework
Fixing problems can run to 20% of a project's price, and contractors are tackling the problem up front.
By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 28, 2012 -
Construction IT managers are eager for Microsoft's tablet, called Surface
A Windows-based tablet will make field connections to software back at the office much easier, they say.
By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 27, 2012 -
Moen adds a new twist with touchless faucets
The company is making kitchen faucets that have sensors to let users get water without having to touch the handle.
By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 27, 2012 -
Army Corps' new Seattle office is high-scoring energy-saver
The building is expected to get a LEED Platinum designation and score 100 in the government's Energy Star system.
By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 27, 2012 -
Analyst at CoStar says market conditions will force a jump in housing construction
The company says the current pace of building cannot meet demand, especially in the multifamily sector.
By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 27, 2012 -
Vancouver pioneers plastic in warm-mix asphalt for street paving
The city is using recycled bottles and yogurt cups and expects the new surface will increase drivers' gas mileage.
By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 26, 2012 -
Study: Chemicals put on foam insulation are unneeded for fire protection, harm environment
Retardants added to the foam don't add protection, get into the environment and make foam insulation cost more.
By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 25, 2012 -
If used equipment has an appeal, United Rentals is turning over inventory
While many contractors may be holding off on acquiring new equipment, United Rentals is holding a nationwide sale Dec. 6 of used stock.
By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 25, 2012 -
Industry predictions: Construction activity in 2013 will be, well ....
Different observers say 2013 will find business up a little, up more than a little or not up at all – and everyone warns of a big "if."
By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 21, 2012 -
In equipment, renters have been and will be doing the buying, observers say
Analysts say that modest growth in building activity this year and next year will not change contractors' reluctance to buy gear.
By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 21, 2012 -
Bridge-repair contractors being sued over Washington state wildfire
A group of property owners are claiming lax safety precautions caused welding and other work to spark a fire that burned 23,500 and more than 60 homes.
By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 20, 2012 -
Marketing sustainable construction skills requires data to support what you say you do
Construction companies that do sustainable work need to understand how to back up their words with proof of their actions to win market share.
By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 20, 2012 -
Scientists say they have figured out how hydrogen makes metals brittle over time
The discovery will help manufacturers and designers who use metal in all sorts of structures, they say.
By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 20, 2012 -
Flat LED light panel offers energy savings and design flexibility
The panels from Pixi, available in residential and commercial grades and various sizes, eliminate glare and hot spots.
By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 20, 2012 -
Concrete preservation proves least costly for Manitoba maintenance project
The province considered a bituminous overlay, but went instead with grinding and joint repairs and saved 42% of the cost.
By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 19, 2012 -
BIM question: If everyone's on the team, who pays for errors?
Building Information Modeling raises some interesting legal questions that contractors may want to address ahead of time.
By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 19, 2012 -
In brothers' model, D.C. neighborhood is funding its own redevelolpment project
Using an SEC regulatory provision, they showed there can be bottom-up real estate investment.
By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 19, 2012 -
USGBC's 'Green Building Information Gateway' is a treasure trove of data
The gateway is a collection of information about what green techniques are being used where, how they're scored and how they work.
By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 16, 2012 -
Green construction methods, materials can make moisture intrusion a concern
Going green can require special attention to keeping things dry in damp climates such as the Gulf Coast.
By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 16, 2012 -
People want offices regardless of being able to connect from anywhere now
Offices probably will get smaller, but people still need to have places to collaborate.
By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 16, 2012
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