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  • North Bay Construction Expo

    Who Will Attend? Targeted for design professionals, contractors, members of the construction industry and facilities managers, the RECSI Construction Technology Expo receives wide publicity in Northern California. It is the only show of its kind in the Redwood Empire, and attracts specifiers and purchasers from both the public and private sectors. Who Will Exhibit? Exhibit space in the Main Hall is open to any firm, individual, manufacturer or supplier who provides products or services ...

  • Industry’s ‘Millennials’ Raise Their Voices

    I recently recieved an email response from Jake Concannon in regards to starting an Indianapolis division for CMA. We are extremely interested to hear more about your organization and share ideas on positive construction industry change from the west coast to the midwest and beyond. Thanks for starting this group, what an awesome idea!! I guarantee you will not be disappointed if we are given this opportunity. Ryan Fitzpatrick 317-727-3508

  • The Tape Measure Ninja!

    Just imagine what this guy could do with a gun!

  • Better Have a Real Service to Offer

    The days of fake Dot.com type companies and over inflated projections are dead. People are demanding more for their money. The only dumb asses spending recklessly seem to be our politicians. Down here in the real world you better have some good customer service and quality product for my dollar. Those in the business of talking about business should get a real job. We have too many talking heads. Get back to the basics of business. Provide a quality product or service at a fair price and we ...

  • Galveston Island IKE Recovery Projects ....

    ...I am in the middle of the financial side of the IKE Recovery effort in Galveston, related businesses, the FEMA involvement, etc. Estimated FEMA contribution and cost of recovery is over $1B over the next 3-4 years ....and it is just getting started. Thought some here might find this topic interesting as it evolves.

  • What Were the Construction Costs of the 2010 Olympics?

    I must say that I have thoroughly enjoyed watching the likes of Lindsay Von, Bodie Miller, and Apolo Anoton Ohno rake in medals at the Olympics in Vancouver this year. I couldn’t help but wonder how many of these fantastic fantastic facilities were new and how much money was thrown into these games for the construction of new building. I did a little research and found loads and loads of information. But, I couldn’t find exactly how much was spent on construction alone versus how much was ...

  • Here is what I belive is part of the problem

    We have a family business that has been going since 1978 and I am set to take over this year if we can survive this economic melt down and we as a family have always played by the rules. If something doesn't happen with what is going on we will be forced out of business and out of the State. Here is what we believe what is going on. Wow!! The State is broke were letting criminals out early. We are laying off Police fireman cutting school funding worst roads in the country the system is ...

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  • Top Interest Technical Magazines

    Along the last six months more than 3000 people have been subscribed to technical magazines from our source link http://ordons.tradepub.com. This time we are publishing Top Interest Magazines to review: Wind Systems http://ordons.tradepub.com/wind World Oil http://ordons.tradepub.com/wo The Principles Of Project Management - Free 66 Page Preview! http://ordons.tradepub.com/w_sitb01 Hydrocarbon Processing http://ordons.tradepub.com/hp POWER ...

  • Are we ready to respond to Haiti's rebuilding efforts?

    Thanks Reese...who is listening up there? Now how do we get the responsible parties to respond? Do you think that the two predominant cell phone providers in haiti would participate in this venture? Would they include companies like ours in the restructuring plans? What is the next step? What beauracracy has the final control in distribution of relief aid to achieve this goal? These questions must be answered before anyting can get done. Reese... we desperately need others with political ...

  • Do you have what it takes to become government contractor?

    All you have to do in Romove your brain and replace it with mush. Plenty of prozac and jack daniels. Dont do it to yourself. run

  • Webinar on Bridging Project Delivery Method with George Heery

    If you are an owner organization or construction management professional managing a large capital program, you won’t want to miss this 1-hour presentation led by George T. Heery FAIA RIBA FCMAA. During this informative session, Mr. Heery will present an introduction to the Bridging project delivery method, explain the benefits and reasons why Bridging provides owners with proven results in control of project costs and risks without any loss of opportunity for creativity, control of design or ...

  • Looking for Quotes to Peform Traffic Control in San Francisco

    I am looking to get quotes to perform traffic control work that will start in a couple of months in San Francicso, CA. We will be crossing Lake Merced Blvd. near Brotherhood Way to install a new PG&E ductbank. The work is covered under a PLA (Project Labor Agreement) and is a prevailing wage project. The work will take 2 - 4 days to complete. If you are interested, please contact me or reply to this discussion with any questions you may have.

  • Increasing Accuracy Through Color | Miron Construction-Oce Workshop | Download PDF

    Miron Construction-Appleton WI hosted an Oce’ Graphics workshop last week titled; “Increasing Accuracy Through Color” The workshop demonstrated the value of printing more documentation in color throughout the complete design-build process. Colored printing is another process-technology that complements the efficiencies of both the BIM & IPD processes for building design. * “Color increases understanding and retention of printed material by an average of 65%” * “Highlighting key ...

  • List of Items 'Installed By GC'

    Gang, Happy New Year all. I am hoping that 2010 will be a banner year for everyone on the Construction Exchange. I need help compiling a list of the top items that are 'Supplied By Owner/Install by GC' or 'Supplied BY GC/Installed by GC' I have a few: Lockers Restaurant Booths Toilet Partions What else? Thanks! Bobby