North American Industrial Plant Construction Continues Rapid Climb
Jun 1, 2008,
With a total investment value of plants currently under construction in 2008 predicted to exceed $181 billion, grassroot industrial plant construction...
AGC Supports New Construction Ethics Association
Jun 1, 2008,
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), Washington, D.C., applauds the Construction Industry Ethics and Compliance Initiative (CIECI) and...
Recession-Proofing Your Business
Jun 1, 2008, By Bradley Dawson, LTV Dynamics
It's no secret that the U.S. economy is on the brink of another recession. A faltering financial industry, escalating energy costs, and sky-high material costs all play into our economic insecurities....
Real Ways to Reduce Material Handling Costs
Jun 1, 2008, By Philip E. Nimmo IV and Heather M. Moore, MCA, Inc.
The main goal of any contractor is achieving a high-quality installation on time and on budget. According to in-house research, MCA, Inc....
Mastering Production Tracking Methodologies
Jun 1, 2008, By David Brown, D. Brown Management
The process of tracking production is arguably the most important skill a project leader can master. Whether you're a crew leader, foreman, superintendent, or project manager, learning the skills necessary for effective production tracking will help your career immensely....
Bridge and Observatory are a Maine Attraction
Jun 1, 2008, By Stefanie Kure, Senior Associate Editor
Boasting 17 million acres of forestland and 3,500 miles of coastline, Maine is known for its abundance of beautiful scenery. The completion of the new...
Massport Takes Wind Out of High Energy Costs
May 1, 2008,
Boston-based Massport has partnered with AeroVironment, Monrovia, Calif., and Groom Energy Solutions, Salem, Mass., to install 20 building-integrated...
Business Park Development Poised to Boost Arizona Economy
May 1, 2008,
Kicking off the first phase of what is projected to be a 1,600-acre, 19.6-million-square-foot master-planned business park in Goodyear, Ariz., the first...
Science & Technology Building Anchors New University Campus
May 1, 2008, By Stefanie Kure, Senior Associate Editor
Located on the border of Texas and Arkansas, Texas A&M University-Texarkana (TAMUT) is an upper-level university offering programs and courses to approximately...
10 Project Pre-Planning Ideas That Work
May 1, 2008, By David Brown, D. Brown Management
During a typical construction day, more than 35% of a contractor's time is spent on activities other than actual installation work. This could be anything...
NECA Joins U.S. Green Building Council
May 1, 2008,
Green construction is everywhere these days, and the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), Bethesda, Md., is making sure its members are...
Employers Face Stiff New Penalties for Immigration Violations
May 1, 2008,
For the first time since 1999, the federal government is raising the civil penalties on employers that violate immigration law, according to a recent...
