Commercial Building: Page 343
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Cold-process asphalt is cool environmentally, economically
Grinding once-used asphalt and mixing it with an emulsion means fewer fumes and less spending.
By Ron Gallagher • July 27, 2012 -
Most Read Construction News of the Week: 2012 Olympics, workers and mortgages
The 2012 Olympic Games and potential labor shortages in construction were among our most-read topics of the last week on Construction Dive.
By Brian Warmoth • July 27, 2012 -
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Careful collaboration before shovels hit dirt is key to a successful project, experts say.
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Insurers back federal bill to create building-code incentive for states
Legislation introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would add money to what states can get for disaster assistance.
By Ron Gallagher • July 27, 2012 -
USGBC estimates LEED-in-process at 7 billion square feet globally
The world has 7 billion square feet of LEED-certified space under way, worth $554 billion, according to the USGBC.
By Ron Gallagher • July 27, 2012 -
Feds, ASHRAE explore energy saving design for hospitals, schools, stores
The Department of Energy, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and HVAC professionals are tackling institutional energy use.
By Ron Gallagher • July 26, 2012 -
Charlotte, N.C., mall reopens after rain-induced roof collapse
Most stores in the Southpark Mall got the OK to reopen this week in the wake of a roof collapse and flood in storms last Friday.
By Ron Gallagher • July 26, 2012 -
Non-building construction takes shine off other sectors in latest report
In dollar value, residential and non-residential building are ahead of 2011, but the total predicted industry increase is 2.5%.
By Ron Gallagher • July 25, 2012 -
Is demonstrated wind resistance worth 5% more to your customers?
Real tests on real construction demonstrated the benefits of stronger construction.
By Ron Gallagher • July 25, 2012 -
Mass. court rules unsigned, emailed land offer was an obligation
A Superior Court judge's ruling says that an unsigned offer in email can become a binding commitment to sell.
By Ron Gallagher • July 25, 2012 -
New standard will cover how to plan heavy lifts
A standard in the works at ASME International -- P30 -- will have guidance on how to plan for heavy lifts.
By Ron Gallagher • July 25, 2012 -
Creativity in financing is often a necessity in green retrofits
In some cases, equity in buildings is not large enough to permit traditional borrowing for energy or other environmental renovations.
By Ron Gallagher • July 25, 2012 -
From BIM to smart buildings to smart cities: Data evolves
A smart-city movement based on the growing availability of building data is taking place worldwide.
By Ron Gallagher • July 24, 2012 -
Picerne is going after a new army to house -- students
The company known for building base housing is setting up a new arm to provide campus residences.
By Ron Gallagher • July 24, 2012 -
Detroit pickup-makers happy when home construction picks up
Ford, GM and Chrysler see increased pickup truck sales as construction increases, and those are very profitable vehicles.
By Ron Gallagher • July 23, 2012 -
Building London: Fascinating facts about constructing the Olympic Village
The Games are about to open, but thousands of contractors began opening their toolboxes years ago to make it so.
By Ron Gallagher • July 23, 2012 -
Army Corps set to release guidelines for single-step design-build
Several members of the construction industry are urging the Corps not go increase used of the single-step process.
By Ron Gallagher • July 23, 2012 -
Contractors may go from work famine to worker famine in the recovery
A survey of construction executives finds they expect worker and leadership shortages in upcoming years.
By Ron Gallagher • July 23, 2012 -
Builders, remodelers can zap uncertainty with 3-D laser scanning
Seeing where everything really is makes for both accurate as-builts and fewer reconstruction surprises.
By Ron Gallagher • July 23, 2012 -
Rental equipment looks good to wary contractors after recession
Like companies reluctant to hire permanent workers after layoffs, contractors are comfortable with renting equipment.
By Ron Gallagher • July 23, 2012 -
Roller-compacted concrete requires right mix, but packs advantages
RCC offers high compressive and flexural strength, high durability and low cost, making it attractive for a range of jobs.
By Ron Gallagher • July 20, 2012 -
Overall U.S. construction pace down 1% in June
Work for all kinds of construction stood at an annual pace of $446.1 billion, off a shade from May.
By Ron Gallagher • July 20, 2012 -
Most Read Construction News of the Week: Worker concerns, iPad protection and Bryant Park
Catch up with the most popular Construction Dive reads of the past week. We have the five most read news posts to catch you up to speed.
By Brian Warmoth • July 19, 2012 -
A look at the dangers of construction over and under the surface
In a 12:24 video, a good recap of the dangers to guard against for everyone's safety.
By Ron Gallagher • July 19, 2012 -
Military testing hybrid hydraulic construction vehicles
The Army and Navy are conducting a joint test of hybrid hydraulic vehicles for the construction fleet.
By Ron Gallagher • July 19, 2012 -
Investors bet on Borscht Belt hotel revival
A group has grand plans for the now-closed Nevele Grande Hotel in New York state's Catskill Mountains.
By Ron Gallagher • July 18, 2012
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