About deciding who has to play by what rules. The Obama administration continues to reward those who contributed to his campaing by granting waivers from Obamacare to unions, etc.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Addicts pose as homebuyers, then nab prescription drugs from houses that are up for sale
If you're thinking of putting your house on the market, you might want to clean the prescription drugs out of your medicine cabinet first -- before somebody does it for you.
Recession gives some firms a better view
Architecture firm HKS Inc., currently ensconced in a Buckhead office building, is moving to a top-floor perch above downtown.
Hunt/Moss: Florida Marlins Stadium
Hunt/Moss uses Autodesk Building Information Modeling (BIM) software solutions to build a new baseball park, virtually.
September Newsletter
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Low Costs and Spring Fever Expected to Spur Home Buyers
RISMEDIA, January 29, 2011- -The spring real estate market is approaching, and this year there is no federal tax credit to get wary buyers off the fence.
Hire Locally Will Become the Law in San Francisco
A new ordinance will require contractors on city-financed projects of a certain size to hire at least 20 percent of their workers from the city.
New range of aluminium architectural ironmongery from Owlett-Architectural
Owlett-Architectural has launched its new range of aluminium architectural ironmongery to complement its stainless steel range.With a full complement of lever handles, pull handles and accessories and a comprehensive contract aluminium offering, Owlett-Architectural can satisfy almost any aluminium specification. The range has been tested in-house to Grade 3 of BS EN 1906:2002 and each handle has either CE Marking or Certifire
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C-Tran hires bus rapid transit planning manager | Jan. 28,
Tran has hired a project manager and will spend the next year and a half honing its plan for a bus rapid transit line along Fourth Plain corridor.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Randy McClain: Realtors see signs that worst is over
Should I include a radiant barrier in my new roof installation in Northern California?
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Green Alleys
A conversation with Janet Attarian, AIA, who heads Chicago Dept. of Transportation's Streetscape and Sustainable Urban Design Program.
Low Costs and Spring Fever Expected to Spur Home Buyers
RISMEDIA, January 29, 2011- -The spring real estate market is approaching, and this year there is no federal tax credit to get wary buyers off the fence.
Today's Talker: Taco Bell ads fight beef bashing
Put down those sugary sodas and eat your vegetables, a new state initiative to slim down Hoosiers... - 11:26 pm Newcomer Fischer Homes makes a model debut Upward of 140K expected to walk through model home the company has constructed for the Indianapolis... - 10:56 pm DIY Journal: Room divider holds tools, too Watching true craftsmen do their work ...
C-Tran hires bus rapid transit planning manager | Jan. 28,
Tran has hired a project manager and will spend the next year and a half honing its plan for a bus rapid transit line along Fourth Plain corridor.
First-Time Homebuyers Could See Tax Break
Up to 1,000 Texas families could see a tax break when buying their first home. The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs released $45 million in mortgage credit certificate authority through its Texas Mortgage Credit Program.
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Dycom Announces Early Settlement of Cash Tender Offer and Receipt of Requisite Consents in Consent Solicitation for Dycom Investments Inc.'s 8.125% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2015
[PR Newswire] - Dycom Industries, Inc. today announced the results of the early settlement of the cash tender offer by its wholly-owned subsidiary, Dycom Investments, Inc. , to purchase any and all of its $135.35 million in aggregate principal amount of outstanding 8.125% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2015 and the related consent solicitation.
Greece: Fence Is Considered to Bar Illegal Immigrants
Greece is considering building a fence along a section of its border with Turkey that is the busiest transit point for illegal immigration in Europe.
Masdar Headquarters Project
Multidisciplinary project team led by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill designs world's first large-scale positive-energy building with help from Autodesk� BIM solutions.
I'd really like to find an LED light that fits in a GU24 base that I can use in a sconce or an overhead.
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Mattamy Homes Plans for Growth
The Canada-based builder is adding 13 new communities in the first half of 2011.
SRR tops list of safest DOE contractors
URS Corporation finished 2010 at the top of the DOE Environmental Management safety rankings for production contractors, with all six of its major projects in the top seven, and all ranking above the DOE EM average.
ALIS Award Winners Announced
During yesterday's awards luncheon at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit , executives and companies responsible for the most influential hotel industry deals in 2010 were honored with prestigious ALIS awards.
In California, Homeowners at Risk Struggle to Find Lawyers - NYTimes.com
In California, Homeowners at Risk Struggle to Find Lawyers - NYTimes.com: Lawyers throughout...
Friday, January 28, 2011
What Is Earnest Money? Earnest Money Deposit Questions Answered
Questions like: When will my money be deposited, wow much do I need to pay in earnest money, and what is an earnest money deposit are very common. However, in my many years of selling real estate, I've had numerous questions regarding earnest money and I thought I could outline them below to benefit you, so here we go: What Is Earnest Money?
McEldrew & Fullam go separate ways
The 15-year partnership of one of the city's best known plaintiffs personal injury firms, McEldrew & Fullam , has ended.
AECOM presents at major Geographic Information Systems (GIS) summit
AECOM Technology Corporation, a leading provider of professional technical and management support services for government and commercial clients around the world, recently presented on the use of GeoDesign for sustainable design and planning at the Esri GeoDesign Summit, held Jan.
HerreroBoldt: Hospital Construction Partnership
Hospital construction partnership HerreroBoldt uses Autodesk Building Information Modeling solutions for the virtual construction of a new hospital in San Francisco.
WSP Asia creates excellent Revit Structure training material
WSP Asia is a multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy that offers services throughout the Asia region. WSP prides itself with being a pioneer in Building Information Modeling (BIM) as it relates to structural engineering. WSP has recently completed some outstanding Revit Structure...
Home-loan program hobbled by lax oversight
The Obama administration?s $75 billion foreclosure prevention program has been weakened by lax oversight and a posture of cooperation with the nation?s biggest banks, a ProPublica investigation finds.
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New Patent Court rule tested in the construction industry
Previously, trying to enforce patent rights could cost up to 1 million in legal fees. The new rules, introduced on 1st October 2010, substantially reduce and cap the cost of going to court to protect patents, making it easier for small companies to defend their rights against bigger, wealthier rivals.Legal experts predict that they will have a huge impact upon any unscrupulous company with deep pockets who used to be able to drag
Balfour Beatty WorkPlace selects PBBI's Confirm OnDemand to manage Southampton's highways maintenance programme
Balfour Beatty WorkPlace has chosen Confirm OnDemand Pitney Bowes Business Insight (PBBI)s on-demand-based infrastructure asset maintenance and management system to support its 100 million Highways Services Partnership with Southampton City Council. PBBIs contract with Balfour Beatty WorkPlace is worth 170k and is initially for five years, with the potential of a five year extension.Southampton City Council had previously been
New Home Buyers Seek Affordable Details, Products
A panel of experts list low-budget ideas to perk buyer interest.
James Corbett, longtime Geddes county Legislator, will not seek re-election
Eight-time Onondaga County Legislator James A. Corbett, R-Geddes, announced this morning that he will not run for re-election in the fall.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Stephenson&Turner: New Zealand Government Building
With help from Autodesk Revit Architecture and Autodesk Revit Structure software, Stephenson&Turner designs New Zealand's first environmentally certified government building.
Dividend Scan: BMRC, SCHN, VTR, HCP, FO, NBL, FBMI, CSA, MDC (iStock Analysis)
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East Tennessee Section will host an Earned Value Professional (EVP) certification review course on September 24th and 25th at the UT Outreach Center in Oak Ridg...
SURFACES 2011 Products: Day 2
Unusual products and old favorites make an appearance at the annual tile show.
The WilliesIS it All Over but the Crisis?
The Willies IS IT ALL OVER BUT THE CRISIS? by Joe Shea American Reporter Correspondent Bradenton, Fla.
Kolkata not ready for World Cup
The International Cricket Council has ruled that Kolkata's Eden Gardens stadium will not be ready in time to host one of its World Cup games.
Home prices to correct a bit
Housing prices in Shanghai are expected to correct slightly due to stricter policies that were implemented to curb speculation, according to a book released yesterday by the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences.
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Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Foreclosures Creep Along in New York - WSJ.com
Foreclosures Creep Along in New York - WSJ.com: It takes longer to foreclose on homes in New York...
Q&A with Peter Hentschel, principal,Tecton Architects, Hartford
Q. What is the short-term future for the construction industry in Connecticut? Where does it see growth? A. Personally, I expect that the business climate in our region will be improving this year but slowly and without drama.
Construction News Headlines for January 26, 2011
Architecture Billings Index Continues Positive Momentum
On the heels of its highest mark since 2007, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) jumped more than two points in December. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the nine- to twelve-month lag time between architecture billings and construction spending. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the December ABI score was 54.2, up from a reading of 52.0 the previous month. (More
Australian Insurers, Banks Can Weather Housing Drop, Fitch Says
Australian banks and mortgage insurers could absorb the losses should home prices plunge, and related securities would maintain their ratings, Fitch Ratings said.
East Midlands Diamond Drilling turns to Siltbuster to solve its dirty water problems at Birmingham New Street station
The Gateway project will transform Birmingham's New Street station into an iconic landmark with a stunning faade. As part of the project, the concourse and platforms will undergo considerable redevelopment. The concourse will be three-and-a-half times larger than at present, enclosed by a giant light-filled atrium with better access to the redeveloped platforms. More than 12,000 tonnes of concrete in total will be removed from
Upsurge of infrastructure projects in Qatar for the 2022 World Cup
Qatar's decision to invest US$ 100 billion ahead of the 2022 World Cup has lead to an upsurge of infrastructure projects. Eng. Nasser Ali Al Mawlawi, Chairman of Qatar Public Works Authority, Ashghal has already awarded 2 contracts worth US$ 251.48 million since the beginning of the year and is still looking to tender more road projects in the coming months as there is an ultimate deadline to meet.According to a recent survey
When to Pay Points on a Mortgage Loan
Working as a Massachusetts Realtor for the past twenty four years one of the more common questions a buyer will ask me is if they should pay points on their loan.
To get a clearer understanding see when to pay points on a mortgage loan.Modular Office on Mezzanine Serves Unique Purpose
Located at a large steel mill in Kentucky, this is not your average in-plant office on a mezzanine.
This custom structure has cut-outs in both the office and the mezzanine for the steel sheeting to be fed directly through the bottom of the building, passing by high speed cameras that detect any imperfections. The steel then goes up through the roof to an outside roller and returns again through the roof on the opposite side, where an operator can stop the line and personally inspect the steel in question before it continues down the line to be put on rolls and stored.
The building is fully air conditioned and maintains a constant temperature of 72 degrees even though the steel is 115 degrees when passing through. There are custom brush wipers on all four openings to help keep the air in an almost positive pressure situation.
Project Specs: A 23x25 mezzanine with custom cut-outs and a 14' deck height. Mezzanine supports a 23x25 stucco embossed aluminum control cabin, also with custom cut-outs. Building panels are powder-coated to match the mezzanine.
For more information visit www.panelbuilt.com or call 1-800-636-3873.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Currencies: Dollar edges lower against major rivals
The dollar retreated against major rivals on Tuesday, with U.S. President Barack Obama's State of the Union speech scheduled for later in the session and economic data also due for release.
Church Demolished To Build Affordable Housing Complex8:18 pm
A Texarkana, Texas church that has served the community for decades is now undergoing demolition.
Taking the Old Folks to the Cleaners
The recent report of a building inspector in Massachusetts who allegedly tricked an elderly woman into signing over her home to him is a unique angle on the increasing financial crimes perpetrated against the elderly. Not surprisingly, contractors, or rather contractor-want-abees, are often in good positions to scam the elderly. Many times the old folks have unsophisticated financial aptitude, and paid-for homes. Once an unscrupulous home repairer, contractor or government official
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Mattamy Homes Plans for Growth
The Canada-based builder is adding 13 new communities in the first half of 2011.
Fix is on the way -- in spring -- for the strip on Interstate 83
Driving on the "strip" on Interstate 83 is like riding an amusement park ride where the car has to follow the groove, drivers say.
Digging out the snowiest cities in America
Pity poor Clevelanders, especially during the winter. No hockey, no more LeBron James and, to top it all off, more snow than almost every major metro area in the U.S.
Hunt/Moss: Florida Marlins Stadium
Hunt/Moss uses Autodesk Building Information Modeling (BIM) software solutions to build a new baseball park, virtually.
Tri-City Electrical: Nccer HQ
Tri-City Electrical Contractors, Inc. is handling nearly $500,000 of work at the new six-story, 30,000sf National Center for Construction Education & Research headquarters building at Progress Corporate Park, Alachua.
Unfinished Business: New housing finance system still needed
The old finance system had two key faults which doomed it to failure. First, those who originated, brokered, rated or packaged mortgages had no risk from subsequent defaults except through lawsuits alleging fraud. They saw themselves in a fee generating business and paid too little attention to the default risk in individual mortgages. Second, Federal financing agencies and mortgage lenders who financed mortgages were too thinly capitalized relative to their huge liabilities. They relied on
INDOT rejects 4 reconstruction bids
An initial timeline of reopening Gary's Martin Luther King Drive bridge this summer is on hold after the Indiana Department of Transportation rejected bids from all four companies that sought to rebuild the span.
Monday, January 24, 2011
New Complex at USC School of Cinematic Arts
Autodesk BIM solutions improve the design, construction, and operation of a new educational complex for the School of Cinematic Arts at the University of Southern California (USC).
Warren Watch: Bringing My Dog to Borsheima s
In business for over 100 years, Bergman Jewelers has been family owned and operated for 5 consecutive generations.
Housing Market Slips Into Depression Territory
Housing Market Slips Into Depression Territory: Home values have fallen 26 percent since their peak...
NH home prices end 2010 up 1.4 percent
Buoyed by a home buyer tax credit the first half of the year, the New Hampshire real estate market put up positive numbers for 2010.
Leaking Sales Leads
Sales leads are lost through leaky referral pipelines and agents who don?t call back.
Gibbs Surfacing invests in Mercedes-Benz Sprinters
Gibbs Surfacing, the asphalt and bitumen macadam contractor, is employed by multi-national contractors, government and local authorities, as well as civil engineering and building firms. The fast-growing company has invested in its first clutch of Mercedes-Benz Sprinters.All 313CDI models powered by low-emission, 129hp Euro 5 engines, they were supplied to the Swindon-based company by local dealer Rygor Commercials. Three of the
Construction Worker Defies Odds and Survives Fall
Construction work is dangerous once you get off the first floor, at least according to OSHA. The agency claims ‘falls’ account for a third of the fatalities in construction and are the leading cause of death. However, one worker recently beat the odds and survived a three-story fall.
His journey toward the ground happened inside a scaffolding and lasted for 30 feet. The fire department rescued him through a window outside the fourth floor. OSHA lists the hazards that are most
Construction News Headlines for January 24, 2011
Deere’s Indian Investment Continues
To capitalize on growth in the Indian tractor market, Deere & Company continues to make investments in India. The company has decided to invest $100 million in building a new factory and expanding the existing tractor facility in Pune. (More at DailyMarkets.com . . . )
World of Concrete Ends With More Exhibitors from China
The four-day World of Concrete trade show ended Friday in Las Vegas with more exhibitors from China with new technology
A Mundane Approach to a Vexing Problem
Buildings account for about 40 percent of energy use in the United States and Europe because of the need for amenities like heating, cooling and lighting.
Mortgage-Servicing Methods, Exposed in a Court Case - NYTimes.com
Mortgage-Servicing Methods, Exposed in a Court Case - NYTimes.com: ?No one really knows what is in...
An aging Athletic Complex calls for help
In an interview with Student Life on Dec. 10, Athletic Director John Schael acknowledged that internal discussions continue about building a new athletic complex to better serve campus.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
In California, Carports That Can Generate Electricity
Ersatz roofs made of solar panels have sprouted above dozens of school parking lots in the state.
Petrofac in 750m deal for Algerian gas fields
Petrofac, the energy services firm with significant interests in Scotland, has won a A 750 million contract to help develop gas fields in Algeria.
Taskforce to prioritise repairs (The Australian)
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