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HEADLINES ADDED: July 28, 2009
Construction on Burnaby Central Secondary School to begin shortly
The $50 million Burnaby Central Secondary School will soon begin to take shape in Metro Vancouver. Toronto based Giffels Corporation (an Ingenium Group company) recently secured the project, along with two others, through a competitive procurement process.... Read More
NCCER Revises Construction Technology Curriculum
NCCER worked with subject matter experts representing industry and academia across the country to introduce relevant construction industry material into the existing books.... Read More
June Construction Retreats 7%
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Work Area Traffic Control Handbook 2009 WATCH Manual, 11th Edition
By American Public Works Assn. Building News, Inc.. Price: $15.25. Publish Date: 05/2009... Read More
NCCER Hosts Safety Management Academy
The program is designed for both corporate safety directors and experienced field safety coordinators and provides the philosophy, operating knowledge, and techniques necessary to design and implement a quality construction safety program for contractors.... Read More
MVRDV Designs Super-Sized Project For Tianjin
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CARB Amends Rule to Reduce Construction Equipment Emissions
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HEADLINES ADDED: July 27, 2009
NFPA 101 2009 Tabs: Life Safety Code
By 101TAB09. NFPA. Price: $17.15. Publish Date: 01/2009... Read More
Energy Systems and Sustainability: Power for a Sustainable Future, Paperback
By Godfrey Boyle. Oxford University Press. Price: $64.95. Publish Date: 12/2003... Read More
Acret's California Construction Laws Annotated, 2009 Edition
By William D. Locher. Building News, Inc.. Price: $95. Publish Date: 01/2009... Read More
2009 Field Edition Greenbook Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction
By BNI. Building News, Inc.. Price: $47. Publish Date: 03/2009... Read More
Appraisal and AD&C Problems Hampering Housing Recovery, Builders Tell Congress
The NAHB told Congress today that inappropriate appraisal practices and the acquisition, development and construction (AD&C) lending crisis that has choked off credit for home builders threaten to prolong the current housing and economic downturn.... Read More
HUD Makes $26.3 Million Available to Fight Housing Discrimination
Grants are available to investigate allegations of housing discrimination and to educate the public and the housing industry about their rights and responsibilities under the Fair Housing Act.... Read More
Case-New Holland to Cut Construction Equipment Jobs
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How much should you spend on construction marketing -- and where? (2)
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Two (new) places on the construction marketing spectrum
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Your three most important construction marketing priorities
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HEADLINES ADDED: July 25, 2009
Commercial Construction Drops 71% in June
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2009 International Energy Conservation Code and ANSI / ASHRAE / IESNA Standard 90.1 2007 Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low - Rise Residential Buildings
By 7802S09. ICC. Price: $131. Publish Date: 05/2009... Read More
2007 CBC Residential Provisions California Building Code
By 1186S06CA. ICC. Price: $22. Publish Date: 01/2009... Read More
2007 CBC and CFC Key Provisions Specific Topic Series
By 1665S07. ICC. Price: $22. Publish Date: 01/2009... Read More
2006 IRC Turbo Tabs Paperback International Residential Code
By 0101TS06. ICC. Price: $16.95. Publish Date: 01/2006... Read More
2006 I - Codes and Green Building - International Codes
By 1630S06. ICC. Price: $22. Publish Date: 10/2008... Read More
Construction Industry Audit Technique Guide
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Corps of Engineers Announces Recovery Act Projects
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has posted the Civil Works projects that it intends to fund from the appropriations Congress provided in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Pub. L. 111-5) on its website. In order to spend its $5 billion slice of the $787 billion stimulus pie, the Corps selected approximately 178 Construction projects and 892 Operation and Maintenance projects, nine Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP) projects. These projects or useful increments of these projects will be completed with stimulus funding. The... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: July 21, 2009
World's Largest Earthquake Test Could Help U.S. Building Industry
Colorado State University and Simpson Strong-Tie along with other partners successfully led the world’s largest earthquake shake table test in Japan, showing that mid-rise wood-frame buildings can be built to withstand major earthquakes. The data gathered from this test could increase the height of these buildings and influence the design of future wood-frame construction.... Read More
Good call on need for 'meaningful' green labels
U.S. engineers society is pleased with a JOC column looking at the need for a labeling program for “green” buildings.... Read More
Concerns raised over fire safety for green roofs
California brush fires frequently make the news as they destroy homes and businesses. But what happens if a brush fire occurs on top of a downtown highrise?... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: July 20, 2009
2009 Design Standards and Standard Drawings, City of Escondido
By City of Escondido. That Technical Bookstore, Inc.. Price: $31. Publish Date: 05/2009... Read More
2009 City of San Diego Supplement to the 2009 Greenbook Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction Document # PITS050409-2
By City of San Diego. That Technical Bookstore, Inc.. Price: $32. Publish Date: 06/2009... Read More
New Wildfire Coordination Centre in Kamloops, British Columbia
The B.C. government has started construction on the new Wildfire Coordination Centre in Kamloops.... Read More
David Suzuki school in Ontario to raise the bar for sustainability
When you’re designing a school named after famed Canadian environmentalist Dr. David Suzuki, you’d better ensure it’s as green in function as its namesake.... Read More
Housing Starts and Permits Rise Sharply in June
U.S. Commerce Department reports that nationwide housing starts and permits have risen sharply in June. NAHB attributes gains to increased improved market conditions and approaching expiration of first-time home buyer credit.... Read More
Contractors, Consider Upgrading Your License Over Risking Disciplinary Action
In South Carolina, general and mechanical contractors have limitations on the amount of money a project they undertake may cost, unless the contractors qualify for the unlimited group. The limit is calculated based on the licensee's net worth. There are five groups of limitations for mechanical and general contractors respectively. The groups range from limitations of up to $30,000 to unlimited cost on projects. The limit refers to the total cost of construction: all cost incurred by the owner, all contractors, subcontractors, and other parties, for labor, materials, equipment, and... Read More
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How important is it to be first on Google?
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HEADLINES ADDED: July 18, 2009
2008 NEC Tabs National Electrical Code
By NECTAB-08. NFPA. Price: $18.95. Publish Date: 06/2007... Read More
When Does a Claim for Defective Work Arise?
Lee v. Prof’l Constr. Servs., 982 So. 2d 837 (La. Ct. App. 2008). A Louisiana Court of Appeal barred a claim against an engineer because it was brought beyond the limitations of the statute of repose. Plaintiffs sued the engineer for the improper design, fabrication, and construction of a radio communication antenna tower. The parties entered into the contract in 1998. Plaintiff discovered the alleged faults in 2005 and sued in 2006. The statute limiting the timeframe within which a claimant may sue referred specifically to professional engineers. It was enacted in... Read More
A Promise by E-Mail Must be Supported by Consideration
Inland Constr. Co. v. Cameron Park II, Ltd., LLC, 640 S.E.2d 415 (2007). A contractor sued a corporation for money owed by the corporation under the terms of their construction contract. The contractor constructed improvements to a building owed by the corporation. The agreement provided that any modifications to the project had to be done through a change order. The corporation then refused to pay for a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning unit not agreed to in the original contract. No change order referring to the change was presented in court. The corporation alleged... Read More
Employers, Keep in Mind Possible OSHA Inspections
Employers should be prepared for a possible workplace inspection by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). An inspection may be conducted because of a complaint, fatality in the facility, a scheduled inspection, or a follow-up visit. Violations vary depending on the nature of the operations. Common violations include machine guarding, lockout/tagout, ladders and scaffolding, hazardous chemicals, and electrical safety. Even if an inspection is limited to the area, it can be expanded if the inspectors find something inside. The OSHA inspection has four steps. First, the employer and the inspector... Read More
Short Contract Law Lesson
Construction projects usually involve many parties, many tasks, and consequently many different agreements. Thus, understanding basic concepts of contract law is very important. Where any of the contract elements is missing, a valid contract does not exist, and an alleged promise cannot be enforced. The elements of a valid contract include: offer, acceptance, consideration, and meeting of the minds. Some reasons for not enforcing an agreement are lack of capacity of one or more parties to the contract, illegality, misrepresentation, duress, unconscionability, ambiguity, or mistake. Remember, if the offer specifies a certain method of acceptance, the offeree, or the party receiving the offer, must follow the... Read More
U.S. Senate Expresses Concern over Chinese Drywall Issues
On March 30, 2009, Florida senator, Bill Nelson, introduced to the Senate Bill S.Res.91. The bill is entitled: "A Resolution Calling on the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to Take Action on Issues Relating to Drywall Imported from China." Between 2004 and 2007 the United States imported drywall from China, most of it for building houses after hurricane Katrina. The imported drywall turned out to be toxic, posing potential serious health threats to people and enraging and terrifying... Read More
Today in Concrete History …
On July 16, 1867, F. Joseph Monier patented reinforced concrete. The idea came to him while trying to design a concrete flower pot. Read the whole story at Wired magazine.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: July 16, 2009
Construction marketing: Outsiders, insiders and the point of transition
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De-selecting a sub
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The perfect (and near-perfect) marketing place
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Calling lost clients: Why you should
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HEADLINES ADDED: July 08, 2009
Bridge Reconstruction Improves Capacity
A bridge classified as structurally deficient in Fargo is undergoing a reconstruction that replaced parts of the substructure and is completing the superstructure in time for colleges to begin. The 12th Avenue bridge over BNSF railroad tracks was built in 1978. Through normal wear and weather, the bridge experienced expansion joint and deck failures in addition to chemical penetration that wore...... Read More
Union highlights deficiencies in construction of Vancouver 2010 Olympic village
A union with members working on Vancouver’s Olympic Athletes village created a media firestorm after taking photos showing shoddy water pipe installation. In May the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers took their concerns and photos to Hank Jesper, the general manager of the Millennium Water development, also known as the Olympic athletes village.... Read More
Testing your ideas
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The Top 100 Green Design Firms
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USG Announces 2009 Gypsum Construction Handbook
USG announced the availability of the 2009 Gypsum Construction Handbook. Designed to be a complete guide to the selection of building products, the handbook provides architects, contractors and other industry professionals the tools they need to ensure their work is the best it can be.... Read More
Indianapolis Roofer Wins MFM Building Products Grand Prize
Wesley Simpson, Vice President of MFM Building Products Corp., announced that Jerry Sanford, a professional roofer from Indianapolis, Ind., is the grand prize winner of a 2009 GMC 2500 Crew Cab pick-up truck offered in the company’s 20th Anniversary Peel & Seal Sweepstakes.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: July 07, 2009
Lean & 5 S's #47
Lean and Safety read more... Read More
Availability limiting biofuel adoption
With petroleum-based fuel products increasing in cost and scarcity, as well as adding to already-critical greenhouse gas levels, eco-friendly alternatives are beginning to power fleet-vehicles and heavy construction machinery.... Read More
14 Myths About Women in the Construction Trades
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Americans Must Conserve Resources
Earth Day arrived and left on April 22, and the principles it brought us to save the earth using natural materials, different forms of energy, and recycling continue. Many building contractors are on the bandwagon to save the earth by following green principles of building. However, not everyone is aware of cutting energy use and recycling basic materials.... Read More
UK Crane Collapse Forces Building Evacuation
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HEADLINES ADDED: July 06, 2009
Construction Marketing and the National Identity
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Our 84 E-Learning Courses are Available for Construction Professionals
We have created a robust online learning system of 84 classes to help construction professionals continue their learning without the expense of travel and the convenience of an anytime schedule. These courses are from the author of McGraw Hill's new book, Managing a Construction Firm on Just 24 Hours a Day. Whether on the weekend or weeknight, we are ready for your needs. No need to fill up the truck or carve out time from your busy schedule. This is one way to continue to work smarter. Click on... Read More
More positive signs in the construction industry
More positive signs in the construction industry last week included house builder Taylor Wimpey reporting ‘continued stability’ in the UK housing market since April. Their order books are up 73 per cent from the low mark at the end of 2008, which is also encouraging but we still have potential problems from rising unemployment. Taylor [...]... Read More
Construction restarts at stalled oilsands project in Fort McMurray, Alberta
The completion of a debt offering has kick started construction on a stalled oilsands project south of Fort McMurray. “We decided back in mid January to suspend the project because oil prices collapsed and the Western World, as we knew it, looked like it was coming to an end, thanks to the bankers,” said Dick Gusella, president and CEO of Connacher Oil and Gas Ltd.... Read More
Construction sector shrinks for sixteenth consecutive month
Though the construction sector shrank for the sixteenth consecutive month in June, according to the CIPS/Markit Construction Purchasing Managers Index, David Noble, chief executive officer at the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply, said “The sector is in better shape than at the start of the year. Moreover, though purchasing managers say current contracts are [...]... Read More
Competition produces new visions of seniors' housing
ronto’s Burka Architects Inc. has won first place in an international competition designed to generate ideas for affordable seniors’ housing in Atlantic Canada. The firm’s concept, called Generations Living, envisions an interactive community of multiple generations under one roof.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: July 04, 2009
Rejection of All Bids for A Public Project in Maryland
A recent decision by the Maryland Board of Contract Appeals reaffirmed the state’s ability to reject all bids for a project, pursuant to the Code of Maryland Regulations (“COMAR”) 21.06.02C. A contractor submitted the apparent low bid for a construction project to repair erosion damage at the BWI Airport. After reviewing all of the bids, the Maryland Aviation Administration (“MAA”) decided to reject all bids and rebid the job. The MAA advised the contractor with the lowest bid of its decision and also notified that contractor that its bid... Read More
We need to be more engaged: International engineers
The consulting engineering industry needs to become more engaged in the public arena if it is to exert real influence on government policies, says John Boyd, president of the International Federation of Consulting Engineers.... Read More
Construction Employment Shrinks Again
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AAMA shares Green Building Survey Results
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) shared its initial Green Building Survey results. Respondents answered questions about green topics and a green fenestration certification program.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: July 03, 2009
Lean & 5 S's #47
Lean and Safety read more... Read More
International Green Construction Code (IGCC) Now in the Works
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The Top 250 Architecture Firms
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Defining the Future of the Worldwide Construction Market
e-Builder and FMI will co-host a one-hour webinar on Thursday, July 16, 2009. The webinar, titled “Inflection Point - Defining the Future of the Worldwide Construction Market”, will discuss how FMI has begun taking a formal look at the industry’s current inflection point through scenario planning - the development of a series of scenarios that describe potential futures for the construction industry. This session is part of e-Builder’s monthly executive webinar series. Webinar participants will learn how the potential implications of each scenario will rock the foundations of architects,... Read More
May Construction Spending Lowest in 5 Years
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Construction Officials Hope To Prevent the Worst as Unemployment Rises
Associated General Contractors of America CEO Stephen Sandherr urges Congress to continue investing and move on with its infrastructure stimulus plan before it’s too late.... Read More
HEADLINES ADDED: July 02, 2009
Being a Leader in a Construction Firm
The era of leadership is past its peak. The surge has worked and we now have a very settled definition of leadership. There is little mystery of the right approach to leading a combat brigade, a religious organization or a construction firm. We have filtered through many significant works from some very accomplished men and women. Each of who have proven leadership skills and have written their approach to it. They have contributed to our management thinking in a great way. It was the missing link to improving productivity,... Read More
The Best Industry in the United States
My child is in college. She is starting to ask about industries and careers. Olivia has made me think further about what construction contracting has to offer her. I have concluded it is the best career a young person could choose. You may not believe it, but the facts will show our business is unmatched. It offers participants long term tangible benefits. However, many people will argue that point. Let me show you the many virtues our industry has. You be the judge. The Industry is Not Going Away... Read More
Mick Vinckier Helps Airport Striper
National Pavement Expo does work to bring in the best of the best pavement maintenance speakers each year, and we know we get the right folks because they work year ’round for us. It’s the rare speaker who doesn’t field phone calls throughout the year from contractors who attended an NPE session, and our speakers step up and help these folks out every time. Mick Vinckier, one of NPE’s premier speakers on pavement marking, has always happily fielded these types of calls, but a couple weeks back he went... Read More
Construction marketing: Universal laws and local rules
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