Commercial Building: Page 354
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D.C. may be down, but not out for long
There was optimism at the 10th Annual RealShare DC conference.
By Ron Gallagher • June 4, 2012 -
Report sees greater South Atlantic multifamily development opportunities
The payback for a tougher downturn is a greater opportunity for growth.
By Ron Gallagher • June 4, 2012 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineDigital Solutions
A range of ideas, products and platforms are transforming the construction industry.
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ULI: CRE profitability, lending look bright for remainder of 2012
A survey found that those in the business think profitability, lending and markets are all improving.
By Ron Gallagher • June 4, 2012 -
2012 Workforce Development Award Competition
The awards recognize extraordinary, exemplary and innovative training and education programs.
By Ron Gallagher • June 1, 2012 -
New Compound Could Become 'Cool Blue' for Energy Efficiency in Buildings
The durable, environmentally benign blue pigment has also been found to have unusual characteristics in reflecting heat.
By Ron Gallagher • June 1, 2012 -
Creating Green, Affordable Neighborhoods: Get Funded, Get Educated, Get Started
The U.S. Green Building Council makes its argument for why green building and smarter neighborhood planning and design should be available to everyone.
By Ron Gallagher • June 1, 2012 -
New BD+C University Course on Insulated Metal Panels available
Completing the course brings 1.0 HSW/SD AIA Learning Units.
By Ron Gallagher • June 1, 2012 -
Construction Jobs Take Largest Hit in Two Years; Jobless Rate at 14%
The May numbers are a shade better than in 2011, but overall construction employment is still far below its April 2006 peak of 7,726,000.
By Ron Gallagher • June 1, 2012 -
Gilbane Building's Sue Klawans promoted
Sue Klawans has been named director of operational excellence and planning for Gilbane Building Co.
By Ron Gallagher • June 1, 2012 -
Job Growth Numbers Cast a Pall on Economic Optimism
May job numbers flop, and faith in a recovery suffers the strain.
By Ron Gallagher • June 1, 2012 -
Safeguarding Your Corporate Identity
Locking up expensive equipment is a no-brainer, but insufficient security or your corporate identity can be very expensive.
By Ron Gallagher • June 1, 2012 -
Empire State Building Saves in First Year of Energy-Efficiency Plan
Saving 5% so far, owners expect the building will save $4.4 million a year, a 38% reduction of energy use, when the project is done.
By Ron Gallagher • June 1, 2012 -
Locating Building Products on Your Phone
The Sweets website for finding building products is introducing a mobile application for use on phones in the field.
By Ron Gallagher • June 1, 2012 -
Six Questions for Freddie Mac's John Cannon
Three months into his tenure at the GSE, Cannon tells GlobeSt.com's Erika Morphy that holding on to production and sales personnel is a top priority.
By Ron Gallagher • June 1, 2012 -
Tennessee Adopts 'Loser Pays' Rule in Civil Suits
The state Legislature is making a bid to wash out frivolous lawsuits.
By Ron Gallagher • May 31, 2012 -
U.S. Court Ruling Opens Door for ‘Superfund’ Liability in Road Design-Build
A district court ruled that the Washington state DOT is on the hook to the federal government for $9.36 million because of stormwater pollution.
By Ron Gallagher • May 31, 2012 -
Construction Dive A-List Profile: Sara Gutterman
Over the next few weeks, Construction Dive will be profiling individuals who have been selected for the Construction Dive A-List. Today we talk to Green Builder Media CEO Sara Gutterman.
By Brian Warmoth • May 31, 2012 -
USGBC Testing Minn. Buildings to See if They Live Up to LEED Standards
The project will look at before-and-after energy and water bills at at similar non-LEED buildings.
By Ron Gallagher • May 31, 2012 -
ANSI approves Green Building Initiative’s design standard
ANSI/GBI 01-2010 looks at seven areas: project management, site, water, energy, emissions, indoor environment, and resources.
By Ron Gallagher • May 31, 2012 -
Canadian REIT spends $79M on Class A Scottsdale office building
Artis REIT has purchased MAX at Kierland, at 258,312-square-foot Class A office building in Scottsdale, for $79 million from a joint venture between Clarion Partners and Trammell Crow
By Brian Warmoth • May 31, 2012 -
For the first time ever, CMBS Delinquency Rate cracks 10%
Manus Clancy, senior managing director at Trepp, tells GlobeSt.com's Jacqueline Hlavenka that the rate is up by 67 basis points since February, a sign that the troublesome class of '07 loans still need some schooling
By Brian Warmoth • May 31, 2012 -
Project labor agreements are at issue again in California
Seeking to follow what its surrounding county did in 2010, the city of San Diego will decide on June 5 the fate of Proposition A—whether to ban the use of project labor agreements, or PLAs, in public works not linked to state or federal funds
By Brian Warmoth • May 30, 2012 -
Cracks Delay Work at Floating Bridge Project in Washington State
Engineers are looking for the cause of crumbled concrete on pontoons for world’s longest floating bridge.
By Ron Gallagher • May 30, 2012 -
A 30,000-Square-Foot Community Garden on a Parking Garage
In Seattle, a garden on a garage rooftop grows at $4 a square foot.
By Ron Gallagher • May 29, 2012 -
Top 10 Smart Building Trends to Watch
Energy efficiency and getting real-time data are among the trends for managing energy use.
By Ron Gallagher • May 29, 2012
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