In this article, select 2011 early release Energy Information Administration survey data collected about domestic retired, existing and proposed new power generators are analyzed in the context of assessing the course of domestic coal stock prices.
Friday, August 31, 2012
SHoP Construction
SHoP Construction uses Autodesk BIM 360 Glue to enhance project visualization and collaboration on the world?s tallest modular building.
DJC Green Building Blog
Study makes a case for developing more living buildings
The following post is by Kathleen O'Brien:
In early May, I traveled to Portland to the Cascadia Green Building Council's annual Living Future Conference. I enjoyed the conference a lot, and especially the very practical financial focus in several of the sessions.
Moving the needle on real estate investment was the topic of a Living Future panel including Jason Twill (Vulcan), David Baker (Earth Economics), Theddi Wright Chappell (Cushman & Wakefield), Stuart Cowan (Autopoiesis). They noted that investment in sustainable real estate seems to be "topping out" in the market at this time ? at LEED Platinum. Their hope is to help the market cross that barrier into higher realms of sustainable achievement, such as the Living Building Challenge.
Jason, David, Stuart, and Theddi are coauthors of "Economics of Change: Catalyzing the Investment Shift Towards a Restorative Built Environment." The research study was funded by Bullitt Foundation, a long time supporter of environmental protection in the Northwest. The point of the study was to "provide evidence of monetized environmental and social benefits...currently not considered in conventional real estate model(s)." The authors hope to provide a defensible rationale for including these public and private benefits into investment models, appraiser methodologies, and supporting policies. This is especially important for U.S. real estate investments where ROI and IRR are the ultimate drivers of most transactions.
The report lays out the ABC's, if you will, of Ecosystem Goods and Services, the potential Ecosystem Services that Living Buildings might provide, and finally the opportunity to measure, monetize, and value those ecosystem services. The study takes a scholarly approach, a step up from the early days when we in the green building field had to rely more on reason and intuition, since we had little real data to base our assumptions on. (Not that reason and intuition is bad...it's what got us here, yes?).
The report also introduces the concept of integrated real estate investment modeling. From this layperson's view, it seems to build on the conventional model, rather than replace it ? an approach that makes a good deal of sense. The methodology they propose will allow many environmental and social benefits currently valued at zero to be seen as economically valuable, and therefore marketable. In the next phase of their work, they plan to produce detailed calculations and case studies of the environmental and social benefits of Living Buildings, test the impact of these values of valuation models or appraisals, and create an open source prototype of the integrated real estate investment marketing tool to "demonstrate how environmental and social benefits can be embedded within a pro forma in an new building development context."
In addition to taking this tool out to the real estate development communities (appraisers and valuation specialists), they hope to provide a basis for changes in local, state, and federal policy that will acknowledge public benefits of Living Building development and incentivize it.
As Theddi noted, "right now investors are going for the low hanging fruit ? energy efficiency ? for example. We need to provide sufficient rationale if we want them to go beyond that."
Hear, hear.
Kathleen O'Brien is a long time advocate for green building and sustainable development since before it was "cool." She lives in a green home, and drives a hybrid when she drives at all. Having recently sold her firm, O'Brien & Company, she is now focused on leadership work with those "still in the trenches." �For more info see www.emergeleadership.net
BCIN Designer Requirements and Qualifications to Meet Code
The Building Code Identification Number or BCIN is the result of Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing process to streamline building permitting in Ontario. Specifically Bill 124 of article 2.17.5.1 of the Ontario Building Code requires designers to be licensed. When using a BCIN designer you will know that you have hired someone who had to meet educational and other requirements necessary to submit building permits.
A design firm or individual who is engaged in providing the public with design activities must be licensed. Whoever the registrant is of a partnership or corporation will be required to be licensed. This could be an officer, partner, and/or an employee of a firm. Anyone who will be reviewing and taking responsibility on any design activities will have to be licensed and have a identification number from the Ministry. Every five years the code is updated, therefore, licensees will have to update their qualifications at that time.
Responsibility for qualification and registration lies with the firm or individual. The municipality holds the responsibility of validating information listed on the application, making sure that proper insurance is in force, and that registration with the province has been filed. It also accepts, approves, renews, suspends, and revokes licenses. In addition, it is under the municipality's jurisdiction to enforce the building codes.
Any documents that are filed with the chief building official must have the identification number of the firm and the qualified person listed. This qualified person must also submit a statement of responsibility for any design activities. This person will also be required to have his or her name and signature on the document.
Builders, officials, and designers can easily be verified for registration and qualification requirements. By searching online for the Qualification and Registration Tracking System, or QuARTS, the public is allowed the information needed to make sure they are dealing with professionals who are compliant with the codes. To access the information you will need one of three pieces of information, the last name of the individual (first too if possible), or the name of the company, or the BCIN. The site is in both English and French.
By searching QuARTS you will be presented with the following information, the name and BCIN, what area of qualification has been met, what the categories of qualification has been met, the status, a link to the organization's information. The organization information includes the address, telephone, fax and E-mail address, and the name of the company. The identification number, status, and registration are again shown.
Bill 124, in addition to requiring qualifications, registration, and insurance, also instituted time frame for processing, issuance, or for the provision of a permit rejection. The required application forms for permits were standardized for use across the province. Fee structure rules were instituted, and inspections became mandatory at benchmark stages of construction.
With the intent on providing qualified plans for permits, the Ministry works with professionals to make the process easier. A BCIN designer, other builders, the community, as well as the owner of the building project will spend less time in the permit process and more time getting the job completed. Search online for education locations and requirements.
Preschool in Timayui, Colombia
Giancarlo Mazzanti designs a preschool for a low-income neighborhood outside of Santa Marta on Colombia's Caribbean coast. Video by Juan Carlos Lorza.
PDC Consultants: Australia
PDC Consultants integrates design and review throughout a project?s lifecycle using Autodesk Navisworks products.
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Listing of the week: Al Capone's Palm Island estate
For sale for a cool $9.95 million. Al Capone was Brooklyn-born and long ruled the streets of Chicago before he decided to make Florida his permanent residence.
Michigan residential real estate market looking better as home sales and prices up, foreclosures down
Recent data on Michigan's housing market looks promising as home sales and prices have risen while foreclosure sales have dropped.
The Housing Choices of Echo Boomers
Consultant Tim Smith blogs about Gen Y for his Echo Boom Blog. Here, he talks to Multifamily Executive about why this generation is changing the face of the housing market and how developers can appease them.
Does a Roof Deck Increase a Town House?s Resale Value?
We live on the top floor of a brownstone and have rights to the roof. Would it be worth having a deck built before selling the apartment?
Mechanical Supervising Engineer IV
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Reflect
For Miami residents hurrying through the lobby of the city's Stephen P. Clark Government Center lobby, art imitates life.
Lehigh Valley's housing market gaining strength
From the high end to the low, Realtor Alice Fortunato said something new happened this spring and summer - multiple offers on homes.
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
S. A. Miro, Inc.: Children's Hospital Colorado
Innovative Autodesk BIM solutions drive faster project completion and reduce costs on a major addition to Children?s Hospital Colorado.
Preschool in Timayui, Colombia
Giancarlo Mazzanti designs a preschool for a low-income neighborhood outside of Santa Marta on Colombia's Caribbean coast. Video by Juan Carlos Lorza.
Alice Acres owner putting his dream up for sale
Alice Acres, the 20-acre farm, nursery and ice cream shop on Military Highway, is up for sale after a long financial struggle.
Greg Booth: 1964-2012
Greg Booth, business manager for International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1, died Aug.
Research and Markets: Planned Oil and Gas Pipelines - Global Market...
Research and Markets has announced the addition of GlobalData's new report "Planned Oil and Gas Pipelines - Global Market Analysis, Competitive Landscape and Major Projects to 2016" to their offering.
Research and Markets: Conflict in Construction - Deal with All Types...
Research and Markets has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new book "Conflict in Construction" to their offering.
At 35,000-Member Rally, AFL-CIO Attempts the Herculean
"A worker voting for Mitt Romney is like a chicken voting for Colonel Sanders," says AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
BCIN Designer Requirements and Qualifications to Meet Code
The Building Code Identification Number or BCIN is the result of Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing process to streamline building permitting in Ontario. Specifically Bill 124 of article 2.17.5.1 of the Ontario Building Code requires designers to be licensed. When using a BCIN designer you will know that you have hired someone who had to meet educational and other requirements necessary to submit building permits.
A design firm or individual who is engaged in providing the public with design activities must be licensed. Whoever the registrant is of a partnership or corporation will be required to be licensed. This could be an officer, partner, and/or an employee of a firm. Anyone who will be reviewing and taking responsibility on any design activities will have to be licensed and have a identification number from the Ministry. Every five years the code is updated, therefore, licensees will have to update their qualifications at that time.
Responsibility for qualification and registration lies with the firm or individual. The municipality holds the responsibility of validating information listed on the application, making sure that proper insurance is in force, and that registration with the province has been filed. It also accepts, approves, renews, suspends, and revokes licenses. In addition, it is under the municipality's jurisdiction to enforce the building codes.
Any documents that are filed with the chief building official must have the identification number of the firm and the qualified person listed. This qualified person must also submit a statement of responsibility for any design activities. This person will also be required to have his or her name and signature on the document.
Builders, officials, and designers can easily be verified for registration and qualification requirements. By searching online for the Qualification and Registration Tracking System, or QuARTS, the public is allowed the information needed to make sure they are dealing with professionals who are compliant with the codes. To access the information you will need one of three pieces of information, the last name of the individual (first too if possible), or the name of the company, or the BCIN. The site is in both English and French.
By searching QuARTS you will be presented with the following information, the name and BCIN, what area of qualification has been met, what the categories of qualification has been met, the status, a link to the organization's information. The organization information includes the address, telephone, fax and E-mail address, and the name of the company. The identification number, status, and registration are again shown.
Bill 124, in addition to requiring qualifications, registration, and insurance, also instituted time frame for processing, issuance, or for the provision of a permit rejection. The required application forms for permits were standardized for use across the province. Fee structure rules were instituted, and inspections became mandatory at benchmark stages of construction.
With the intent on providing qualified plans for permits, the Ministry works with professionals to make the process easier. A BCIN designer, other builders, the community, as well as the owner of the building project will spend less time in the permit process and more time getting the job completed. Search online for education locations and requirements.
S. A. Miro, Inc.: Children's Hospital Colorado
Innovative Autodesk BIM solutions drive faster project completion and reduce costs on a major addition to Children?s Hospital Colorado.
Parsons Brinckerhoff: Presidio Parkway
Parsons Brinchkerhoff uses an Autodesk BIM solution to redesign and construct the Presidio Parkway in San Francisco.
ETS Election April 26 - May 1
Election of new Board of Director members for the AACE East Tennessee Section begins on Tuesday, April 26 and runs through Sunday, May 1. Section members can v...
URS Corp. hires on new VP of contracts
URS Corp. has named Debbie Thurman as their new vice president of contracts and procurement for the federal services division, according to a Govconwire announcement .
Selling a Town on Rentals
Selling a Town on Rentals: DESPITE a dearth of buyers and a glut of renters these days, an effort to...
May Newsletter
The May newsletter is now online. This newsletter has a summary of the April meeting and information about the PMI joint luncheon on Wednesday.
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Monday, August 27, 2012
Tetra Tech awarded $17 million Vietnam airport contract
Tetra Tech Inc. has received a $17 million contract to help clean up dioxin contamination left over from the Vietnam War at Da Nang Airport.
home construction continues to improve in July
The Portland area's homebuilding market is shaping up to be the strongest since 2008.
URS Corp. hires on new VP of contracts
URS Corp. has named Debbie Thurman as their new vice president of contracts and procurement for the federal services division, according to a Govconwire announcement .
RLF: Irwin Army Community Hospital
RLF uses Autodesk BIM solutions to design and coordinate a fast-track government healthcare facility?on time and on budget.
Layne Christensen Company to Celebrate 130 Year Anniversary by Ringing The NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell
[GlobeNewswire] - MISSION WOODS, Kan. -- Layne Christensen Company ("Layne" or the "Company") announced today that Chief Executive Officer Rene Robichaud will commemorate Layne's 130th anniversary by ...
BCIN Designer Requirements and Qualifications to Meet Code
The Building Code Identification Number or BCIN is the result of Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing process to streamline building permitting in Ontario. Specifically Bill 124 of article 2.17.5.1 of the Ontario Building Code requires designers to be licensed. When using a BCIN designer you will know that you have hired someone who had to meet educational and other requirements necessary to submit building permits.
A design firm or individual who is engaged in providing the public with design activities must be licensed. Whoever the registrant is of a partnership or corporation will be required to be licensed. This could be an officer, partner, and/or an employee of a firm. Anyone who will be reviewing and taking responsibility on any design activities will have to be licensed and have a identification number from the Ministry. Every five years the code is updated, therefore, licensees will have to update their qualifications at that time.
Responsibility for qualification and registration lies with the firm or individual. The municipality holds the responsibility of validating information listed on the application, making sure that proper insurance is in force, and that registration with the province has been filed. It also accepts, approves, renews, suspends, and revokes licenses. In addition, it is under the municipality's jurisdiction to enforce the building codes.
Any documents that are filed with the chief building official must have the identification number of the firm and the qualified person listed. This qualified person must also submit a statement of responsibility for any design activities. This person will also be required to have his or her name and signature on the document.
Builders, officials, and designers can easily be verified for registration and qualification requirements. By searching online for the Qualification and Registration Tracking System, or QuARTS, the public is allowed the information needed to make sure they are dealing with professionals who are compliant with the codes. To access the information you will need one of three pieces of information, the last name of the individual (first too if possible), or the name of the company, or the BCIN. The site is in both English and French.
By searching QuARTS you will be presented with the following information, the name and BCIN, what area of qualification has been met, what the categories of qualification has been met, the status, a link to the organization's information. The organization information includes the address, telephone, fax and E-mail address, and the name of the company. The identification number, status, and registration are again shown.
Bill 124, in addition to requiring qualifications, registration, and insurance, also instituted time frame for processing, issuance, or for the provision of a permit rejection. The required application forms for permits were standardized for use across the province. Fee structure rules were instituted, and inspections became mandatory at benchmark stages of construction.
With the intent on providing qualified plans for permits, the Ministry works with professionals to make the process easier. A BCIN designer, other builders, the community, as well as the owner of the building project will spend less time in the permit process and more time getting the job completed. Search online for education locations and requirements.
Utility Worker Unions File NLRB Complaint Against CL&P For Treatment During June Info Picket
Two unions representing utility workers said Thursday that they filed complaints with the National Labor Relations Board earlier this month, claiming that officials at Connecticut Light & Power sought to keep employees from an informational picket in late June.
Sunday, August 26, 2012
The Lock, Stock, and Barrel Listing
The Lock, Stock, and Barrel Listing: Long common in resort and second-home communities, the practice...
DJC Green Building Blog
Study makes a case for developing more living buildings
The following post is by Kathleen O'Brien:
In early May, I traveled to Portland to the Cascadia Green Building Council's annual Living Future Conference. I enjoyed the conference a lot, and especially the very practical financial focus in several of the sessions.
Moving the needle on real estate investment was the topic of a Living Future panel including Jason Twill (Vulcan), David Baker (Earth Economics), Theddi Wright Chappell (Cushman & Wakefield), Stuart Cowan (Autopoiesis). They noted that investment in sustainable real estate seems to be "topping out" in the market at this time ? at LEED Platinum. Their hope is to help the market cross that barrier into higher realms of sustainable achievement, such as the Living Building Challenge.
Jason, David, Stuart, and Theddi are coauthors of "Economics of Change: Catalyzing the Investment Shift Towards a Restorative Built Environment." The research study was funded by Bullitt Foundation, a long time supporter of environmental protection in the Northwest. The point of the study was to "provide evidence of monetized environmental and social benefits...currently not considered in conventional real estate model(s)." The authors hope to provide a defensible rationale for including these public and private benefits into investment models, appraiser methodologies, and supporting policies. This is especially important for U.S. real estate investments where ROI and IRR are the ultimate drivers of most transactions.
The report lays out the ABC's, if you will, of Ecosystem Goods and Services, the potential Ecosystem Services that Living Buildings might provide, and finally the opportunity to measure, monetize, and value those ecosystem services. The study takes a scholarly approach, a step up from the early days when we in the green building field had to rely more on reason and intuition, since we had little real data to base our assumptions on. (Not that reason and intuition is bad...it's what got us here, yes?).
The report also introduces the concept of integrated real estate investment modeling. From this layperson's view, it seems to build on the conventional model, rather than replace it ? an approach that makes a good deal of sense. The methodology they propose will allow many environmental and social benefits currently valued at zero to be seen as economically valuable, and therefore marketable. In the next phase of their work, they plan to produce detailed calculations and case studies of the environmental and social benefits of Living Buildings, test the impact of these values of valuation models or appraisals, and create an open source prototype of the integrated real estate investment marketing tool to "demonstrate how environmental and social benefits can be embedded within a pro forma in an new building development context."
In addition to taking this tool out to the real estate development communities (appraisers and valuation specialists), they hope to provide a basis for changes in local, state, and federal policy that will acknowledge public benefits of Living Building development and incentivize it.
As Theddi noted, "right now investors are going for the low hanging fruit ? energy efficiency ? for example. We need to provide sufficient rationale if we want them to go beyond that."
Hear, hear.
Kathleen O'Brien is a long time advocate for green building and sustainable development since before it was "cool." She lives in a green home, and drives a hybrid when she drives at all. Having recently sold her firm, O'Brien & Company, she is now focused on leadership work with those "still in the trenches." �For more info see www.emergeleadership.net
Caterpillar cuts China production as slump reaches mining
Xu Biao could sit in his office waiting for orders to roll in during a Chinese building boom two years ago.
The Construction Contractor's Digest | Construction Executive Advisory
Sam,
Thank you for your gift of a book and kind note. These are both treasures.
I have thought about your question concerning what to do with the book that demanded a large investment on your part.
Here is a partial answer, I will think about this over the next month and drop you a note or two.
Books, as you know, are slow movers unless you are Oprah. This is good and bad. Good ? a steady flow of interests over years as people discover yours. Bad ? not the immediate recognition it deserves.
So, the fun part of this is the creation of marketing support and selling it. You have time to do both. Here are some things we do:
? Weblog ? I continue to write sparingly on it but, it keeps the rankings up and does generate some engagement with people in the industry
? Newsletter ? some of this is work but, it is not if you like to write. Each time it publishes, there is some feedback from your readers.
? Commercial website with a shopping cart ? this helps establish presence and sell books.
? IPhone ? have the Square credit card commerce service ? if I meet someone and happen to mention construction. We find our way to talking about my books. I might sell one and take their credit card right then and there ? $2.75 per swipe charge. I can be a sales person at times and it is fun.
? Electronically convert it ? it is a lower margin but, higher / more widespread (worldwide) distribution. Both of mine are. The third which will be based on PhD research is my ?opus?. It is a construction business system that is along the lines of ?Good to Great?. It will be real charge to perfect it and publish it. I am ?amped? (Late 2013)
Your publisher can help in several ways to market ? most don?t since the ROI in book publishing is single digits ? so many are just printers with a rolodex of contacts to send samples to ? then they play catch with any orders that may result ? (they don?t sell or market). That leaves you to the be the chief believer ? salesperson and marketer ? of the book.
What comes to mind for you ? this is my sense ? that you could have a lot of fun visiting book clubs, libraries, associations and bookstores across the U.S. (maybe elsewhere). As long as somebody buys a required number, you tell them you will show up. Jet Blue / SW Airlines / Hotwire / a hybrid car etc. make travel cheap and string a few close cities together and you may make a profit. Throw in a 2 hour breakfast meeting at Association Y and then a strategic planning session / future trends speech and you have made a couple of dollars.
University students need to hear about managing labor, field experience, negotiation skills among other expertise you have. Many of them will thank you at the end of the course. They will realize the wisdom and that you cared to tell them about ?reality?.
Not glamorous but, this is the life we choose as authors, writers, advisors and educators.
As far as your statement about your last book, I don?t know if you are accurate. Never ask a NFL player his future plans after the Super Bowl or an author after his / her last book. A person?s perspective is sensitive to time and in the football player?s case, one that reflects his tired / hurt body after an 8 month season.
I know of no one who ever stopped writing. They write something until their ?cold, dead fingers? are removed from pen / laptop.
To me, being significant is most important in this professional life. It is not shared by everyone but, then again I am a believer in what I believe.
More later.
Matt
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).
Nation's Biggest Builder Grows Bigger
D.R. Horton has bought Breland Homes, boosting its market presence in Alabama and Mississippi.
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Home builders face long, bumpy road to recovery
The home building industry is back on the road to recovery, but its going to be a long, bumpy ride. "(Housing is) bouncing along a bottom level,? said economist Gary Shilling, who heads an investment research firm. ?This is still a very distressed industry.?
Wright Express Releases Monthly Construction Fuel Consumption Index (FCI) Results
Wright Express Corporation , a leading global provider of value-based business payment processing and information management solutions, in collaboration with IHS , the leading global source of information and analytics, today released results of its Wright Express Construction Fuel Consumption Index , which indicated an increase of 1.4% in July ... (more)
Caterpillar cuts China production as slump reaches mining
Xu Biao could sit in his office waiting for orders to roll in during a Chinese building boom two years ago.
Kirkpatrick Oil Field Office
A time-lapse video shows an outdoor space in the Hennessey, Oklahoma project.
DJC Green Building Blog
Study makes a case for developing more living buildings
The following post is by Kathleen O'Brien:
In early May, I traveled to Portland to the Cascadia Green Building Council's annual Living Future Conference. I enjoyed the conference a lot, and especially the very practical financial focus in several of the sessions.
Moving the needle on real estate investment was the topic of a Living Future panel including Jason Twill (Vulcan), David Baker (Earth Economics), Theddi Wright Chappell (Cushman & Wakefield), Stuart Cowan (Autopoiesis). They noted that investment in sustainable real estate seems to be "topping out" in the market at this time ? at LEED Platinum. Their hope is to help the market cross that barrier into higher realms of sustainable achievement, such as the Living Building Challenge.
Jason, David, Stuart, and Theddi are coauthors of "Economics of Change: Catalyzing the Investment Shift Towards a Restorative Built Environment." The research study was funded by Bullitt Foundation, a long time supporter of environmental protection in the Northwest. The point of the study was to "provide evidence of monetized environmental and social benefits...currently not considered in conventional real estate model(s)." The authors hope to provide a defensible rationale for including these public and private benefits into investment models, appraiser methodologies, and supporting policies. This is especially important for U.S. real estate investments where ROI and IRR are the ultimate drivers of most transactions.
The report lays out the ABC's, if you will, of Ecosystem Goods and Services, the potential Ecosystem Services that Living Buildings might provide, and finally the opportunity to measure, monetize, and value those ecosystem services. The study takes a scholarly approach, a step up from the early days when we in the green building field had to rely more on reason and intuition, since we had little real data to base our assumptions on. (Not that reason and intuition is bad...it's what got us here, yes?).
The report also introduces the concept of integrated real estate investment modeling. From this layperson's view, it seems to build on the conventional model, rather than replace it ? an approach that makes a good deal of sense. The methodology they propose will allow many environmental and social benefits currently valued at zero to be seen as economically valuable, and therefore marketable. In the next phase of their work, they plan to produce detailed calculations and case studies of the environmental and social benefits of Living Buildings, test the impact of these values of valuation models or appraisals, and create an open source prototype of the integrated real estate investment marketing tool to "demonstrate how environmental and social benefits can be embedded within a pro forma in an new building development context."
In addition to taking this tool out to the real estate development communities (appraisers and valuation specialists), they hope to provide a basis for changes in local, state, and federal policy that will acknowledge public benefits of Living Building development and incentivize it.
As Theddi noted, "right now investors are going for the low hanging fruit ? energy efficiency ? for example. We need to provide sufficient rationale if we want them to go beyond that."
Hear, hear.
Kathleen O'Brien is a long time advocate for green building and sustainable development since before it was "cool." She lives in a green home, and drives a hybrid when she drives at all. Having recently sold her firm, O'Brien & Company, she is now focused on leadership work with those "still in the trenches." �For more info see www.emergeleadership.net
Longshore union leader Leal Sundet denies making threats, still pursues Port of Portland work
The government painted Leal Sundet as the bad guy, the union official who threatened to shut down the Port of Portland 's terminal operator if it didn't give longshoremen a couple of jobs.
The U.S. Commerce Department said Thursday that new-home sales...
Sales of new homes in the United States rose 3.6% in July to match a two-year high reached in May, the latest sign of a steady recovery in the housing market.
Media General's next CEO sees company well-positioned for growth
The next CEO of Media General Inc. said Wednesday that he believes the company has a good future with its new business model of focusing on broadcasting and digital media.
Friday, August 24, 2012
Does a Roof Deck Increase a Town House?s Resale Value?
We live on the top floor of a brownstone and have rights to the roof. Would it be worth having a deck built before selling the apartment?
Central Maine Power constructs new power lines
A big operation is underway this week as construction crews worked by both land and by air today to erect power lines across the Penobscot River.
Home sales climb 2.3% in July
July home sales rose 2.3% from June, and 10.4% from a year earlier, to an annual rate of 4.47 million, according to a report from the National Association of Realtors.
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).
Existing Home Sales Jump in July
The housing market is on a slow road to recovery. Sales of existing homes climbed 2.3 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.47 million in July, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Home resales rise, housing recovery inches along
America has some 13 million trained hunters, GQ reports in a new investigation into the thousands of local stores that sell guns.
Little Risk of Home Builder Liquidity Woes, Analyist Says
Little Risk of Home Builder Liquidity Woes, Analyist Says: Home building companies don?t...
Warren Buffett Cancels A Municipal Debt Bet 5 Years Early
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. terminated a large wager on the municipal-bond market five years early, the Wall Street Journal quoted a person familiar with the transaction as saying.
Pulte to Cut Executives
Pulte to Cut Executives: PulteGroup Inc., the country?s second-largest home builder by annual...
Layne Christensen Company to Celebrate 130 Year Anniversary by Ringing The NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell
[GlobeNewswire] - MISSION WOODS, Kan. -- Layne Christensen Company ("Layne" or the "Company") announced today that Chief Executive Officer Rene Robichaud will commemorate Layne's 130th anniversary by ...
S. A. Miro, Inc.: Children's Hospital Colorado
Innovative Autodesk BIM solutions drive faster project completion and reduce costs on a major addition to Children?s Hospital Colorado.
College Football Recruiting 2013: Odds on Where Top OT Laremy Tunsil Will Sign
Every college football team wants a guy like Laremy Tunsil: a monster offensive lineman that they can plug in from day one and have their quarterback's blind spot covered for the next three to four years.
Union Dental and Drinkable Air File for Canadian Patent
The filing was done on behalf of a newly formed Joint Venture between Union Dental and Drinkable Air.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Actividades de Construccion y Servicios S.A. (ACS) - Financial and...
The company is principally engaged in the construction business and offers related services.
AIA 2012 CAE Educational Facility Design Awards Announced
The American Institute of Architects Committee on Architecture for Education has selected the winners of this year's CAE Educational Facility Design Awards.
Whippings for Workers and Locusts for Savers
The strike at Caterpillar's Joliet plant has ended in a crushing defeat for the union.
Loveland's Lynn and Norma Hammond are grand marshals for this year's...
The couple will be part of the official welcome at 5 p.m. on Friday during the kickoff to the festival.
Wells Fargo's Confidence in Housing Leads to Lending
The bank has created a new group dedicated to supporting builders and developers.
Oil Rises a Fifth Day on U.S. Economic Outlook, Saudi Production
Oil climbed for a fifth day in New York, the longest streak of gains in a month, on signs of a strengthening U.S. economy and speculation that higher Saudi Arabian crude output indicates increasing demand for fuel.
SHoP Construction
SHoP Construction uses Autodesk BIM 360 Glue to enhance project visualization and collaboration on the world?s tallest modular building.
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
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