Commercial Building: Page 357
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Kan. law kills project labor agreements on state, municipal jobs
Kansas is the 14th state to block the regulation, and the U.S. Department of Labor has pulled a solicitation that would have imposed a PLA in New Hampshire.
By Ron Gallagher • June 5, 2012 -
The factors behind construction risk
A professor uses municipal bankruptcies to highlight the need for construction professionals to clarify risk.
By Ron Gallagher • June 5, 2012 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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Careful collaboration before shovels hit dirt is key to a successful project, experts say.
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Lofty ambitions for cross-laminated spruce
Timber panel construction has more in common with precast concrete than with timber frame, says the architect of a nine-story wooden apartment building in London.
By Ron Gallagher • June 5, 2012 -
Weak bridges identified in Galveston area
Researchers at Rice University wanted public safety officials to know where a heavy hurricane could cause a catastrophe.
By Ron Gallagher • June 5, 2012 -
7 winning business ideas for builders
If you want good ideas, look to those who need to have them to stay in business.
By Ron Gallagher • June 5, 2012 -
The rise of construction tablet apps
How field-ready technologies are changing the building industry
By Ron Gallagher • June 5, 2012 -
Fiat proposes combining operations with Case and New Holland
The Italian industrial giant owns a majority stake in the other brands' manufacturer.
By Ron Gallagher • June 5, 2012 -
LEED 2012: Everyone is getting more time to absorb it and get ready
The USGBC is pushing balloting on changes into 2013, perhaps as late as June 1.
By Ron Gallagher • June 4, 2012 -
Is your apartment development like ‘The Avengers’?
Surprisingly, there is a lot developers and property managers can take from the superhero flick "The Avengers."
By Ron Gallagher • June 4, 2012 -
NAHB releases third edition of Jobsite Safety Handbook
The book tells how the residential construction industry can comply with OSHA regulations for most common job-site hazards.
By Ron Gallagher • June 4, 2012 -
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 -
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
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