Building Boom Hits Williamsburg, N.Y.
May 1, 2005,
Williamsburg, N.Y. is a small town just east of New York City full of late 20- to 30-somethings who are about to feel the pride of homeownership. Until...
eBay reports buying in the construction and electrical markets on the rise
Apr 15, 2005,
Company has also made enhancements to its business buying categories...
Contractor Failure Rate Increases With Age
Apr 1, 2005,
According to BizMiner, of the 823,830 building (non-single-family), heavy/highway, and specialty trade contractors operating in 2000, 28.4% had failed...
Developers Cash In on Advanced Funding of Condo-Hotels
Apr 1, 2005,
The latest trend in construction seems like a financial sure-bet for developers as well as buyers. Condo-hotels are popping up everywhere from New York...
Project Watch
Apr 1, 2005, By Amy Florence Fischbach, Staff Writer
IRS Builds Processing Facility in Downtown KC...
Replacement Contractors
Mar 1, 2005, By Amy Florence Fischbach, Staff Writer
Financial problems forced an electrical contracting firm out of business in the middle of a Florida condominium construction project. The bonding company...
Short Circuits
Mar 1, 2005,
Bringing Down the House My apprentice and I were rewiring an older home, and as with many of these jobs, some of the home runs required one man to be...
Improve Employee Productivity With Custom Office Lighting
Mar 1, 2005, By Joe Knisley, Senior Editorial Consultant
Because of recent federal and state energy legislation, energy-efficient lighting is now a major component in the effort to reduce the load and increase...
Planning a Successful Exit Strategy
Mar 1, 2005, By Amy Florence Fischbach, Staff Writer
Many small business owners have up to 90% of their net worth tied to their business, yet when it comes time to sell, they don't know where to begin. Rather...
Fast-Track Design for High-Tech High School
Mar 1, 2005, By Amy Florence Fischbach, Staff Writer
High school students will learn about engineering, design, and green technology both inside and outside the classroom at the $66 million Science Park...
Bidders Beware: The Ins and Outs of Reverse Auctions
Feb 1, 2005, By Amy Florence Fischbach, Staff Writer
Owners and general contractors are using the power of the Internet to drive down the cost of construction services...
