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Global Property Guide (May 20 2013)
Female, and male industry leaders, weigh in at ENR conference on how women can challenge the status quo, add value and avoid career pitfalls
Global Property Guide (May 20 2013)
AIA NY and seven other groups call for zoning reforms, building code changes and a more concerted effort at local, state and federal levels to make New York City more sustainable in the future.
Global Property Guide (May 20 2013)
Moniz faces decisions on LNG export applications and the challenge of huge nuclear-weapons plant cleanup.
Global Property Guide (May 20 2013)
Tunnel crews with Bouygues Civil Works Florida completed the last leg of mining for the second of two, twin 4,200-ft-long tunnels for the $1-billion PortMiami tunnel project.
Global Property Guide (May 20 2013)
New Prague bridge features unusual design
Global Property Guide (May 20 2013)
Ballista, an unmanned vehicle operating system will be commercially available this summer, allowing any programmer to start building unmanned vehicle 'applications' for the public market.
Global Property Guide (May 20 2013)
Attaching a luffing boom at Manhattan's One57 high-rise required careful planning and execution.
Globe Street (May 20 2013)
SAN DIEGO-With its market share growing compared to China and employment back to pre-economic crisis levels, Mexico offers great development opportunities, say speakers at the recent ULI Spring Meeting here. Global Property Guide (May 20 2013)
?In the span of a single week, the nuclear power industry's hoped-for U.S. resurgence took a few steps backward as several projects and existing plants from across the country either were shut down or began to face increased scrutiny from regulators due to ongoing problems and financial issues.
Global Property Guide (May 17 2013)
This week we look at a crawler excavator from Liugong and a Pneumatic Rock Hammer sSystem from HammerHead.
Global Property Guide (May 17 2013)
If VolturnUS is successfully connected to the grid off Castine, Me., it will be the first of its kind in North America.
Globe Street (May 17 2013)
SAO PAULO, BRAZILLow/middle income housing venture with Construtora Altana
expands Paladins footprint in São Paulo through a $60-million partnership. Globe Street (May 16 2013)
LONDONThe London-based firm has scored two new acquisitions, including the Ipswich buy. ThomasNet (May 16 2013)
Able to replace 2001 NB foam, DuraTite™ 2.0 polyurethane spray foam (SPF) is 245fa-blown, 2.0 lb closed cell roofing and thermal insulation that has 3% bio-based content and 3% pre-consumer recycled content. R-value is 6.3 and 26 at 1 and 4 in., respectively. Primarily used in agricultural or industrial structures, BioSeal™ 3.0 and 6.0 are SPF water-blown closed cell sealants that respectively incorporate 16% and 17% rapidly renewable bio-content in their formulation.
Globe Street (May 15 2013)
NEW YORK CITY-SIOR's Spring World Conference earlier this month showed strong optimism about the the industrial sector of commercial real estate. We were there to experience the momentum. Global Property Guide (May 15 2013)
Focus now shifts to passing comparable legislation in the House.
Global Property Guide (May 15 2013)
The market grows, but uncertainties persist. Contractors see signs of improvement in the market, amid troubles with regulation and other costs of doing business.
Global Property Guide (May 15 2013)
Bill passes committee by bipartisan majority.
Global Property Guide (May 15 2013)
Kinder Morgan lastest backer to pull its plans from the drawing board.
Global Property Guide (May 15 2013)
But issue is still pending in Fourth Circuit.
Global Property Guide (May 15 2013)
Crane Places Iconic Pinnacle Atop One World Trade Center
Global Property Guide (May 15 2013)
The majority of crane operators in this country are certified to crane type only, but new federal rules would render those tests invalid.
Global Property Guide (May 15 2013)
The big debate over certifying crane operators by type and capacity is being driven not by safety concerns or genuine cost factors but by politics.
Global Property Guide (May 15 2013)
Level of Development Specification, intended as an attachment to a contract, is designed to enable practitioners to specify the content and reliability of BIMs at various stages in the design and construction process.
Global Property Guide (May 15 2013)
While officials for the San Francisco Bay Bridge have a plan to fix broken bolts, it’s still unclear whether the bridge will open on time.
Globe Street (May 15 2013)
LONDONThe 50/50 Walworth Investment Properties Limited acquired portfolio from Grainger plc. Global Property Guide (May 15 2013)
The four U.S. groups representing the interests of about 40,000 structural engineers have formed a coalition to advocate for structural-engineer licensing—a somewhat controversial subject among professional engineers.
Global Property Guide (May 15 2013)
Father-son team from Indiana develops 7-in-1 tool, after decade of prototyping.
Global Property Guide (May 15 2013)
More than 600 utility execs cite concerns in recovering costs through rate bases, and obstacles in implementing smart grids and new transmission lines, among other concerns, says Black & Veatch in its latest annual survey.
Global Property Guide (May 15 2013)
Votes on rescheduled to take place on May 16.
Global Property Guide (May 15 2013)
Concluding that "the business no longer represents a strategic growth opportunity," Caterpillar Inc. says it will shut down its tunnel-boring-machine business by mid-2014.
Global Property Guide (May 15 2013)
Engineers are expediting repairs on the Sarah Long Bridge which sustained $2.5 million in damage in April when an oil tanker broke loose from a state pier and smashed into the structure’s center lift span.
Global Property Guide (May 15 2013)
This week we look at a self-contained roof-patching system from Kemper System America and VOC-eating wallboard from CertainTeed.
Global Property Guide (May 15 2013)
Project news, including contract awards, bids, proposals and other data from Dodge Construction
Global Property Guide (May 15 2013)
Measure would authorize 27 Corps projects, boost trust-fund spending for dredging and create a water infrastructure loan program.
Global Property Guide (May 14 2013)
Integrated services could break the construction productivity logjam
Globe Street (May 14 2013)
SEOUL, KOREAFirm expanding Asian platfrom. Office to be led by Julianne Cho. Global Property Guide (May 14 2013)
Unregulated scanning industry is moving toward standards
Global Property Guide (May 14 2013)
A Laser scanning software aleviates visual strain with visual format and accomodates data from multiple laser scanners.
Global Property Guide (May 14 2013)
Univ. of Georgia's new engineering school gets first permanent dean, and other top exec changes
Global Property Guide (May 14 2013)
Free software to model the changing flood risk from storm and sea level rise over time and run the numbers on losses and cost of protection
Global Property Guide (May 14 2013)
Architect executive was a former president and life member of the Society for Marketing Professional Services.
Globe Street (May 13 2013)
TOKYOTOP Fund buys second office property, 13-story Kyobashi Square. Global Property Guide (May 10 2013)
Second-generation engineer CEO was lauded for entrepreneurial and business instincts.
Globe Street (May 10 2013)
LOS ANGELES-The deal quadruples Ares CRE assets under management; AREA CEO Lee Neibart will co-head the Ares Real Estate Group. Globe Street (May 09 2013)
NEW YORKNew CEO to build billion-dollar portfolio of diverse real estate assets. Globe Street (May 09 2013)
LONDONThe organization faced a setback when JLL bought King Sturge. Two years later, CORFAC is once again a truly international player. Globe Street (May 08 2013)
COLOGNE, GERMANYMichael Husung joings from Hines Immobilien GmbH, and brings more than 12 years experience in region. Global Property Guide (May 08 2013)
Project news and bids from Dodge Construction
Global Property Guide (May 08 2013)
The 360 Panorama app for iPhone and Android allows not only panorama shots but actual 360 degree views of the user's surroundings.
Globe Street (May 08 2013)
TOLEDO, OH-The REITs acquisition of a 75% stake will brings its Canadian holdings to more than 13,000 units, says CEO George Chapman. Globe Street (May 07 2013)
CHICAGO- The U.S. fairs best, as increased liquidity, increased demand for space and years of slower development bring in more investors. Global Property Guide (May 07 2013)
Africa's tallest building planned for 99 floors
Global Property Guide (May 07 2013)
Substandard construction practices, lack of code enforcement and an illegal addition caused an eight-story building near Dhaka to collapse, killing more than 700 people. An ongoing investigation of garment factories in Bangladesh has revealed that 70% of the 30 surveyed thus far are substandard.
Global Property Guide (May 07 2013)
The draft of the AGC BIM Forum's levels of development specification is available for public comment until June 7.
Global Property Guide (May 07 2013)
Performing arts center, plagued by design changes and other issues, has stalled with clock ticking and cost meter running.
Global Property Guide (May 07 2013)
Lend Lease's team is bent on reducing the embodied carbon of the 7.5-hectare Barangaroo South multi-use development, just getting under way on Sydney's waterfront. The project is part of a 22-hectare redevelopment of a former container wharf that is Sydney's most ambitious project since the 2000 Olympic Games.
Global Property Guide (May 07 2013)
Indian government begins to focus on smart and green infrastructure and commercial development for second-tier cities to deal with huge influx of population into urban areas.
Global Property Guide (May 07 2013)
Attorney for former head of now defunct engineer expresses "shock" at the charges and says client will plead not guilty.
Globe Street (May 06 2013)
NOTTINGHAM, UKAfter successful projects here and in Bolton, Knight Knox International has launched two more student housing projects in those cities. Global Property Guide (May 06 2013)
Case involves $6 million in 2003-2005 bribes related to Niger Delta pipeline project, Justice Dept. says.
Global Property Guide (May 06 2013)
Mayflower return will be “over the next few weeks,” says spill cleanup command office.
Globe Street (May 06 2013)
DUBAI, UAEFirst Trump Course in Asia is part of a 28 million square foot master plan development. Global Property Guide (May 06 2013)
This week we look at a tower crane from Liebherr and a backhoe from Terex.
Global Property Guide (May 06 2013)
UK-based designer makes key acquisitions in Brazil and South Africa to shore up competitive capacity.
Global Property Guide (May 06 2013)
Contractors and engineers are facing tricky site conditions as they race to build Fort Lauderdale airport’s elevated, sloping runway.
Global Property Guide (May 03 2013)
Residential sector's gain of 8,500 jobs failed to offset losses in nonresidential, heavy-civil segments.
Global Property Guide (May 03 2013)
The South Korean company is investing $175 million in a Brazil factory as anti-dumping duties discourage imports.
Global Property Guide (May 03 2013)
The April 24 awards, including major construction of two spans and the region’s first P3 finance approach, could challenge capacity and management.
Global Property Guide (May 02 2013)
Funding will focus on projects that provide resiliency in future storms.
Global Property Guide (May 02 2013)
Choices are of keen interest to design, construction and equipment companies seeking to boost exports.
Global Property Guide (May 02 2013)
Ten women editors from Engineering News-Record and Architectural Record spent a day in the life of 10 women in the industry to find out what they think about their careers, about breaking stereotypes and about how to get ahead.
Global Property Guide (May 02 2013)
By 2020, the country plans to generate over 40% of its energy from renewables.
Global Property Guide (May 02 2013)
Economic growth in Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam and Malaysia will remain strong at an average 6% this year, reports the IMF.
Global Property Guide (May 02 2013)
The burden of due diligence ultimately falls on contractors to understand their coverage and its possible exposures.
Global Property Guide (May 02 2013)
Updates on industry changes and trends affecting contractors.
Global Property Guide (May 02 2013)
The most popular, best-selling items often address the problem of repetitive-stress injuries.
Global Property Guide (May 02 2013)
The P3 asset must be buildable but also productive and cost efficient to operate and maintain.
Global Property Guide (May 02 2013)
Amazing Stories About the Future of Construction
Global Property Guide (May 02 2013)
The shift by utilities to using asset management has potential implications for wet-infrastructure contractors.
Global Property Guide (May 02 2013)
Many companies make financial donations primarily to causes that will allow their employees to volunteer their time and skills.
Global Property Guide (May 02 2013)
Southland was an early believer in lean construction and is an original member of the Lean Construction Institute.
Global Property Guide (May 02 2013)
Africa’s emerging wind-energy sector offers stability with a promise to drive the region’s economy to double-digit growth by 2030.
Global Property Guide (May 01 2013)
Other executive news at ASFE, Boldt Co., Parsons Brinckerhoff, JMT, Parsons Corp., Hill International, URS and Skanska
Global Property Guide (May 01 2013)
Industry has room for improvement on claims handling, says association head.
Global Property Guide (May 01 2013)
Outstanding early career research professor at the University of Texas is working toward advances in automation, safety and work zone efficiency
Global Property Guide (May 01 2013)
Devotion to an iconic bridge and public transportation arose from an appreciation of the opportunities in the U.S.A.
Global Property Guide (May 01 2013)
Bajoria founded her own architecture firm at the height of the recession—a daring move that has paid off.
Global Property Guide (May 01 2013)
The Haskell assistant superintendent considers herself a 'life-long learner.'
Global Property Guide (May 01 2013)
As part of ENR's look at women in construction feature, we look at the story of Elizabeth Ponce's journey from construction secretary to business owner.
Global Property Guide (May 01 2013)
Welder Katrina Kudzia didn’t plan to join the “family” trade in the late 1990s, but she’s built a solid career on craft skill and no nonsense.
Global Property Guide (May 01 2013)
Jan Vacca is respected for her focus on problem-solving and collaboration; her gender does not come into play.
Global Property Guide (May 01 2013)
Transportation expert heads up Boston's $1.9-billion GLX job.
Global Property Guide (May 01 2013)
Unfazed by a male-dominated industry, Crawford became New York City’s first female chief transportation engineer
Global Property Guide (May 01 2013)
Construction starts show no gain over first quarter of 2012 and CEMEX reaches a settlement with the EPA.
Global Property Guide (May 01 2013)
Opponents and supporters of Keystone XL pipeline disagree on significance of an April 22 EPA letter on project's draft supplemental environmental impact statement.
Global Property Guide (May 01 2013)
Agreement offers more flexibility in prioritizing projects.
Global Property Guide (May 01 2013)
But remands decision on merits of the case to the lower court
Global Property Guide (May 01 2013)
Additional lawsuits, funding challenges and questions about the bidding process threaten to hold up high-speed rail.
Global Property Guide (May 01 2013)
Low bidder C.S. McCrossan came in nearly $6 million under the winner, Ames/Lunda.
Global Property Guide (May 01 2013)
In the most recent fallout over allegations of corruption at Montreal-based SNC-Lavalin Inc., the global engineering and construction firm and more than 100 of its affiliates have been debarred from working on World Bank projects for 10 years, according to a negotiated settlement between the firm and the bank.
Global Property Guide (May 01 2013)
Contract Awards, bids and proposals from Dodge Construction.
Global Property Guide (May 01 2013)
World's largest copper pit put out of commission by 165-million-ton landslide that buried equipment.
Global Property Guide (Apr 30 2013)
In the cleanup of superstorm Sandy, one contractor used a recently updated app to collect damage data.
Global Property Guide (Apr 30 2013)
Have attorneys helped or hindered large American construction projects?
Global Property Guide (Apr 30 2013)
Attorneys say CPM scheduling software can be too easily manipulated. Software makers scoff at such claims. Industry voices weigh in on the issue.
ThomasNet (Apr 30 2013)
Intended for installation in T-bar or drop-in ceilings, ArcMAX™ Volumetric LED Panels deliver low-intensity, reformative optic technology to evenly disperse light output, minimize glare, and avoid pixelation patterns. Units are available in 1 x 4 and 2 x 2 ft models rated at 42 W as well as 2 x 4 ft model rated at 60 W. Offering 3,500, 4,100, and 5,000 K CCTs, panels feature stainless steel housing and reflectors, angled interior end caps, and polycarbonate milky white diffuser cover.
ThomasNet (Apr 30 2013)
Part of Trex Elevations® Steel Deck Framing System, Trex Elevations Deck Support Post offers preferable solution to pressure-treated lumber posts, which may warp, rot, twist, split, or decay. Fire-resistant post, available in 10 ft standard length, also offers protection against wood-boring insects. In addition, Trex Elevations Joists are available in 8–20 ft lengths in 1 ft increments, enabling contractor to construct deck to nearest foot.
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