Commercial Building: Page 357
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ArchiCAD, e-Specs Linked for Integrated Construction Documents
Graphisoft is connecting the two so material specifications and plans are together in one set of documents.
By Ron Gallagher • May 14, 2012 -
Remodelers Exchange: Protecting Your Margin and Mark-Up
It’s one of the most important concepts in running a successful remodeling business.
By Ron Gallagher • May 14, 2012 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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A range of ideas, products and platforms are transforming the construction industry.
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Pouring from the Bottom-Up with Self-Consolidating Concrete
Wayne Brothers Inc. of Kannapolis, N.C., used a climbing form-work system to form and pour shear walls in four to five lifts of 14 to 16 feet per wall.
By Ron Gallagher • May 14, 2012 -
As Summer Approaches, OSHA Warns About Heat and Offers an App for Phones
The application is free and can tell what the heat index is on construction sites.
By Ron Gallagher • May 14, 2012 -
ULI Panel: Financing Availability, Low Interest Rates Drive CRE Markets
The CMBS market would like to see more demand, a Deutsche Bank speaker says.
By Ron Gallagher • May 14, 2012 -
Construction Materials Prices Inch Up in April
There was a rise of 0.1% in April and 2.5% over 12 months in the producer price index for inputs to construction.
By Ron Gallagher • May 11, 2012 -
Business Strategy: Prepare Now for a Taxing 2013
Some foresee rising taxes coming out of the current political situation, and they suggest some strategies to cope with that.
By Ron Gallagher • May 11, 2012 -
Army Corps Plan Would Tame Red River, Prevent 100-Year Flood
Work could begin as early as next summer on a $2 billion project to divert Red River floods around Fargo, N.D., and Moorhead, Minn.
By Ron Gallagher • May 9, 2012 -
New Study Sees States, Localities Stepping Up on Infrastructure
A key reason for state, local initiatives is the federal government's retrenchment in public works spending.
By Ron Gallagher • May 9, 2012 -
Alberici Construction Leads Its Own Way to LEED
Having dealt with constructing and refining its own headquarters, the St. Louis contractor has a special bond with clients for whom it builds LEED buildings.
By Ron Gallagher • May 9, 2012 -
The Market Picture Begins to Clear for the Top 400 Contractors
Although public-sector market prospects remain murky, private-sector industrial investment has begun to turn around.
By Ron Gallagher • May 9, 2012 -
Pricetag for Florida P&L Upgrades Rising 27 Percent
Previous estimates, done at the 36% completion point for drawings, were low on both costs and on estimated power output after the work.
By Ron Gallagher • May 9, 2012 -
The World's Concrete Problem: Low Quality = Danger
In many parts of the world, concrete lacks Portland cement and sufficient silica content in regional sands.
By Ron Gallagher • May 9, 2012 -
Digital Risk Calls for Stronger Mortgage Due Diligence Standards
President Alex Santos says the firm has talked with Moody's about a "task force" to look at how avoid past underwriting mistakes.
By Ron Gallagher • May 9, 2012 -
Ted C. Kennedy, Who Led Contractor BE&K and Pushed Industry Change, Dies at 81
The ironworker's son embraced open shop but allied with organized labor and owners to boost industry safety and productivity and its image.
By Ron Gallagher • May 8, 2012 -
Plots & Ploys: Looks Don't Matter
Strange looks of a building apparently aren't enough to scare off big-name investors. That's the case with 100 Federal Street in Boston – the so-called "pregnant building" recently purchased by Boston Properties.
By Ron Gallagher • May 8, 2012 -
Structural Rethinking: An Architect Calls for a New Design Approach
Michael Green, co-creator of a system of wood structures for tall buildings, argues that old ways of building come with built-in problems.
By Ron Gallagher • May 8, 2012 -
Gilbane to Lead Design, Building for $100 Ocean Spray Facility in Pa.
The builder will handle design/build and construction management duties for a new manufacturing and bottling plant.
By Ron Gallagher • May 8, 2012 -
WDMA, AAMA Release Window, Door & Skylight Market Studies
The report covers current trends and product relationships along with market projections through 2015.
By Ron Gallagher • May 8, 2012 -
Green Roofing Grew 115% in 2011, Industry Announces
The boom followed growth of less than 30% the previous year.
By Ron Gallagher • May 8, 2012 -
Skanska USA hires Zamrowski as senior project manager
Mark Zamrowski will handle projects in the company's Philadelphia region, where he has extensive experience.
By Ron Gallagher • May 8, 2012 -
Is Augmented Reality the Next Evolution of BIM?
It is the process of taking the see-what-will-happen concept of building information modeling beyond construction drawings.
By Ron Gallagher • May 8, 2012 -
NAIOP: CRE Construction, Development Added $262B to GDP in 2011
The organization totaled hard-cost construction spending, soft costs, site development and tenant improvements
By Ron Gallagher • May 8, 2012 -
Park Service Picks Teams To Rehabilitate National Mall
The agency selected three consortiums after submissions were winnowed down to five finalists for each of three projects.
By Ron Gallagher • May 7, 2012 -
Watch Out for Traps in Evolving State Pay-to-Play Rules
A Washington, D.C., attorney urges caution to avoid running afoul of rules limiting goodwill and procurement lobbying.
By Ron Gallagher • May 7, 2012
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