Commercial Building: Page 385
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New Construction Starts in December Decline 3% to Take 2011 Total Down 2%
New construction starts in December fell 3% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $410 billion.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 3, 2012 -
On Track: Construction of Charlotte Transit-Oriented Development
A 208-unit luxury rental is going up near one station.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 3, 2012 -
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Careful collaboration before shovels hit dirt is key to a successful project, experts say.
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Credit Market Fallout Is Just Starting, Says AEW's Plumb
As CMBS debt matures over the next three years, “It’s going to be awful,” says Robert J. Plumb of AEW Capital Management
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 3, 2012 -
Taking Control of a Building’s Online Reviews
You do not just have to take it on the chin and try to grin, a marketing expert says.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 2, 2012 -
Shawmut Design and Construction Launches Sports Venues Division
The new unit will specialize in managing construction at stadiums, arenas and other athletic facilities
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 2, 2012 -
More Gains Than Loses in Construction Jobs in 2011
An AGC analysis of U.S. numbers finds construction work expanded in 148 of 337 metro areas.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 1, 2012 -
No More Fear and Loathing of CRE Lending
Signals picked up from a variety of banketrs indicate commercial lending is coming back to life.
By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 1, 2012 -
Federal Legislation Would Set Five-Year Funding for Highways, Transit
A GOP bill would authorize $260 billion for highway, transit and safety work and, backers say, cut red tape.
By Ron Gallagher • Jan. 31, 2012 -
'Tinge of Optimism' at World of Concrete
A slow recovery in construction activity didn't deter more than 52,000 people from attending this year's concrete show.
By Ron Gallagher • Jan. 31, 2012 -
Survey Points to Larger Numbers of Renters by Choice
About three-fifths of renters said they would choose to renew if they had other options, but that is low.
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KBE Selected for School Project in Conn.
KBE Building Corp. is manager at risk for a new Carrington Elementary School in Waterbury, Conn.
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Skanska USA Civil promotes Marc Bradley
In his new role as general superintendent for the Southeast region, he will report to Skanska Senior Vice President and General Manager Bob Rose.
Jan. 31, 2012 -
NYBC: Construction Starts Decline by 31%
The group said housing accounted for most of the drop in New York City, though commercial was off, too.
Jan. 31, 2012 -
2012's Top Five Strategies for Building Efficiency
Energy management and equipment solutions are among the options for cutting costs.
Jan. 31, 2012 -
Hollister Construction Services to renovate 30 Montgomery St. in Jersey City
Onyx Equities selected Hollister Construction Services to oversee the 292,000-square-foot project.
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Kentucky Bridge Collapse Will Speed Up Replacement Work
The state is checking the damaged bridge for any short-time use that might be possible while a new span is erected.
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Deals: Inland American Breaks Ground on Arizona Student Housing
Recent deals on multifamily housing properties around the U.S.
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Mumbai Bridge Link to Mainland Attracts Bidder Interest
The 14-mile span will be India's largest sea-link.
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Hudson Yards Project in New York selects builders
Related Companies and Oxford Properties Group hired Tutor Perini Corp. and Tishman Construction.
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Two New Standards Guide Commercial Green Push
ISO 50001 and the ZigBee Standard aim to help commercial contractors and building owners.
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AGC Knocking Project Labor Agreements Out of Federal Bids
Associated General Contractors says it is asking the Navy to drop wage agreements in three projects.
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Building Managers Step Up Their Game
Vying for tenants who have choices, landlords are competing.
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Roofer’s Fatal Plunge Demonstrates Need for Fall-Prevention Regulations
A safety advocate says it is hard to get workers to use precautions for "only a minute" work.
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New Firm-Fixed-Price Rules on Federal Contracts Impact Construction Industry
The industry will have to watch for devils in new details when bidding on government work.
Jan. 27, 2012 -
April Meeting for Contractors, Federal Workers on Contract Rules
The conference, organized by Associated General Contractors, will be April 16-19 in Washington.
Jan. 27, 2012
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