Credit Crunch
Aug 1, 2008, By Beck Ireland, Staff Writer
Cash flow — managing the collection of contract revenues and payments of the costs of contracted work — is a leading indicator of bankruptcy for construction contractors....
$15 Billion in Capital Project Starts Forecasted for Northeast
Aug 1, 2008,
An expected $15 billion in capital projects will begin construction in the Northeast region during the second half of 2008...
Starts Down 11%
Aug 1, 2008,
New York-based McGraw-Hill Construction recently released its annual Construction Outlook Midyear Update...
Budgets Hit Hard with Rising Material Costs
Aug 1, 2008,
Surging prices for diesel fuel, asphalt, steel, and other materials are clobbering construction budgets, said Ken Simonson...
Pharmaceutical-Biotech Construction Activity Remains Steady
Aug 1, 2008,
During the first six months of this year, the pharmaceutical-biotech industry completed construction on a total of 31 new plants and research centers across North America...
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...
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...
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...
