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HEADLINES ADDED: June 30, 2008
“Opt-out” Class Action and Notification Procedure is the Exclusive Method of Class Action Litigation in South Carolina
In a recent decision, the S.C. Supreme Courtheld that the“Opt-out” class action and notification procedure is the exclusive method of lass action litigation in South Carolina. See Salmonsen v. CGD, Inc., 377 S.C. 442, 661 S.E.2d 81 (2008). Several homeowners instituted a class action suit seeking damages arising from the application of defective synthetic stucco Exterior Insulation and Finish System ("EIFS") to residential homes in the Charleston area. On appeal the South Carolina Supreme Court addressed procedural questions concerning the certification of the class and whether certification orders were immediately... Read More
Laing O'Rourke starts work on Liverpool's £350m stadium
Laing O’Rourke has finally started preparatory work on Liverpool Football Club’s (LFC) new £350m Stanley Park stadium after the project was given a final planning green light by Liverpool City Council.... Read More
NY Buildings Department Head Announces New Tower Crane Measures
Among the changes to existing policy, the department will now be mandating maintenance, testing, tracking, and more inspections, Acting Buildings Commissioner Robert D. LiMandri said Tuesday.... Read More
Paul King to lead housebuilders towards zero carbon with new group
An independent body has been set up to guide homebuilders towards the government’s zero carbon building targets and cut out industry confusion.... Read More
70% of new homes have faults, says OFT report
Seven out of 10 people find faults when they buy new homes, reports the Office of Fair Trading.... Read More
Holyrood fire blamed on 'poor finishing'
Fire services have blamed poor construction of Scotland's Parliament for the outbreak of a fire yesterday.... Read More
Basis for Liens and Assessments Under the S.C. Horizontal Property Act
Liens for non-payment of assessments to a community association can arise under two different situations. First, the S.C. Horizontal Property Act provides a statutory basis for the creation of liens in the case of condominiums only. Second, liens may arise by contract through the Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions. S.C. Code Ann. Section 27-31-190 of the S.C. Horizontal Property Act provides as follows: "The co-owners of the apartments are bound to contribute pro rata in the percentages computed according to Section 27-31-60 toward the expenses of administration and of maintenance and... Read More
Our New 6-1/2 Hour CD Set - Turn Your Truck Into a Classroom
Our 6+ Hour Audio Series, The Business of Construction Contracting is perfect for busy construction professionals who have "Windshield Time" These inclusive CD's contain management insights and worksmart thinking in the areas of 1) The Business of Construction Contracting - Business, Strategic and Economic Issues and Insights 2) Work Acquisition - Estimating, Bidding, Priciing, and Selling 3) Building Work - Project Control, Project Management and Labor Productivity 4) Keeping Track - Financial and Adminstrative Practices 5) People - Management, Recruitment and Training of Your Most Valuable Asset 6) Miscellaneous... Read More
Carillion and Igloo struggling to fund Olympic media centre
Carillion and Igloo, the preferred developers of the London 2012 Olympic media centre, are struggling to raise finance for its construction.... Read More
Construction deaths down to 72
The number of construction workers killed onsite each year has fallen from 77 to 72, official statistics released today show.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: June 28, 2008
Microturbine Installation Complete at New York Marriott Downtown
The New York Marriott Downtown is the latest local property to install microturbines pursuant to New York City’s new legislation (dating from December) providing for their operation (under Title 1 of the Rules of the City of New York, Chapter 50, Distributed Energy Resource Standards). The hotel recently installed two PureComfort systems from UTC Power that will help offset 5800 megawatt hours of electricity each year and prevent 1700 tons of C02 emissions. The installation is part of Marriott’s effort at the corporate level to reduce its energy consumption... Read More
New York City Targets Concrete Work, Demolition
Days after a crane collapsed at a construction site in Manhattan, the second in as many months, New York City officials proposed a legislative agenda that would empower the city's Dept. of Buildings with additional oversight and enforcement capabilities to improve safety at construction job sites, especially during high-risk operations.... Read More
Owners and Contractors Push To Work Through Uncertainties
With uncertainties growing in cost and availability of key construction components such as contracting capacity, labor and materials, executives of leading industry owners and contractors report big changes in project dynamics that may be long-lasting.... Read More
ASU Goes Downtown
The assignment: Design and build a 223,000-square-foot building with a 35,000-square-foot footprint on a parcel of land in downtown Phoenix. Give it a strikingly distinctive high-tech appearance and make sure it is energy-efficient and environmentally friendly. Here's your budget. Oh, by the way, you have just 20 months to have it ready for move-in.... Read More
Ground Improvement With Earthquake Drains
Additional material and pictures provided by Ellington Cross LLC. In the past, the conventional method for handling loose sands, soft clays and poorly compacted fills on a construction project was to undercut and replace those materials or to bypass them with deep foundations. Today, geotechnical and structural engineers design buildings, embankments, bridges and slopes to bear on soils improve...... Read More
Saskatchewan heads to Philippines and Ukraine to recruit workers
The Saskatchewan government led a delegation, including representatives from the construction industry, on a recruitment mission to the Philippines and the Ukraine. The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) is an immigration program designed to allow the provincial government to select skilled workers and entrepreneurs based on their ability to contribute to the local economy.... Read More
The Great Frame Giveaway
Structural framing manufacturer iLevel by Weyerhauser has launched an $150,000 sweepstakes program for home builders. Prizes include structrual framing packages, trip for two to IBS and other goodies. Check it out.... Read More
Stent, Scheldebouw, Corus/CBUK and Kone win Shard contracts
Construction of Europe’s tallest building The Shard is expected to start in London by the end of the year, following the award of several major contracts.... Read More
Dubai and Moscow plan world's first rotating skyscraper - VIDEO
The skylines of Dubai and Moscow will be constantly changing with plans for the world’s first rotating skyscrapers unveiled yesterday.... Read More
Proposed Worker Verification Mandate Would Have Broad Reach
Following up on a presidential directive, the Bush administration has proposed regulations spelling out a broad mandate for federal contractors, including those in construction, to use an electronic system to prove that their workers are legally authorized to work in the U.S.... Read More
70% of new homes have faults, says OFT report
Seven out of 10 people find faults when they buy new homes, reports the Office of Fair Trading.... Read More
The world’s first moving building
Did you see the video last week showing the 3D animation of the world’s first moving building? The Dynamic Tower is being built in Dubai. It has 80 storeys made up of pre-fabricated apartments which will spin independently of one another at voice command, a full 360 degrees around a central column by [...]... Read More
Maryland Expands Scope of Mechanic's Lien
This year, the Maryland legislature passed a new law that expands the definition of work or materials furnished “for or about the building” to include interior design services provided by a certified interior designer. This new legislation takes effect on October 1, 2008. This expands the scope of Maryland Mechanic’s Lien, because Maryland courts have previously held that work done or materials furnished that are not specifically listed in the Maryland Mechanic’s Lien statute cannot be the subject of a mechanic’s lien. For example, in Maryland, the court held... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: June 27, 2008
BSF schemes worth £625m get green light early
Eight Building Schools for the Future (BSF) schemes worth £625m have been given the green light to launch this summer – up to five years ahead of schedule.... Read More
PERC Offers Industry Education on Green Energy
For building professionals interested in increasing their knowledge of propane’s green applications in the marketplace, the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) has partnered with CS Learning Solutions to offer free, American Institute of Architects (AIA) certified educational courses. Here's how you can take advantage.... Read More
Rotating, Self-Powered, Prefab “Dynamic Tower” May Twist into Manhattan
The Dynamic Tower- a 1380-foot, rotating residential high-rise, will break ground in Dubai within a few months, according to Italian architect David Fisher, who discussed details about the project at a press conference today at the Plaza Hotel in Midtown. According to Dr. Fisher, a second Dynamic Tower will soon follow in Moscow with a third to come here in New York City. GlobeSt.com reports that although Fisher did not provide specific details about the New York iteration of the project, he did note that he is already talking... Read More
Reinforced Concrete: Mechanics and Design, 5th Edition
By James K. Wight. Prentice Hall PTR. Price: $115. Publish Date: 06/2008... Read More
AGC Asks Congress to Invest in Flood Control
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), Arlington, Va., recently called on Congress to provide an appropriation of at least $6.8 billion for the Corps of Engineers Civil Works program in fiscal year 2009.... Read More
NAED Joins ConsensusDOCS
The National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED), St. Louis, recently joined forces with other construction organizations — led by Arlington, Va.-based Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and Atlanta-based Construction Owners Association of America (COAA) — in support of ConsensusDOCS... Read More
Paul King to lead housebuilders towards zero carbon with new group
An independent body has been set up to guide homebuilders towards the government’s zero carbon building targets and cut out industry confusion.... Read More
Increase to upfront payments for social housing builders expected
Plans to increase upfront payments to builders working for public sector landlords will be announced by the government next week.... Read More
Housing Now Open for 2009 IRE
Online housing reservations can now be made for the 2009 International Roofing Expo on Feb. 3-5 in the Shoreline A&B Halls at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.... Read More
Building Construction Cost Data 2008 Western Edition, 21st Edition
By Means. Means, R. S.. Price: $149.95. Publish Date: 12/2007... Read More
Owner Who Builds His Own Home Offers No Implied Warranty of Workmalike Service nor Owes Duty of Care to Future Purchaser
In the recent case of Smith v. Breedlove, 377 S.C. 415, 661 S.E.2d 67, the SC Supreme Court held that a private individual who built a home as his personal residence, acting as his own general contractor, was not considered the builder or general contractor when a subsequent buyer sued for breach of implied warranty of workmanlike service. The implied warranty of workmanlike service applies to professional builders and contractors whose expertise is relied upon by home purchasers. Because the respondent never held himself out as a licensed contractor or... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: June 26, 2008
Olympic stadium cost jumps another £29m
The estimated construction cost of the 2012 Olympic stadium is now £525m, according to a report by Boris Johnson's Olympic watchdog.... Read More
Safer crane operations eyed in City Council plan
The New York City Council will work in coming weeks to turn a 15-point legislative proposal into stricter enforcement and regulations for crane operations, Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced yesterday.... Read More
5 Ways to Improve the Customer Experience
ethnoMetics Inc. president Martin Smith shares ways to improve your customers' experiences in your store or showroom.... Read More