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Project Labor Agreements (PLAs): What Contractors Need to Know

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This means contractors working on eligible projects should expect to pay more in labor and benefits and may have to enroll their workers with a union, even if they’re an open shop. This could affect $262 billion in federal government construction contracting as well as nearly 200,000 workers on federal construction contracts.

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NJ Mall Project Stirring

Construction Knowledge

Chris Christie called, “the ugliest damn building in New Jersey and maybe America.” For the last couple years, Triple Five Developers (owner of the Mall of America in MN), have been parlaying with NJ state officials over the financing package. The photo below indicates the lack of overstatement.

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The Reasons BIM is Going Nowhere Fast

Building Information Management

budgets, insurance and tax incentives) to help finance sustainable life-cycle performance for buildings and related infrastructure. Policy makers and members of the building community are encouraged to use a common definition for sustainability. The building community needs mechanisms (e.g.,

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PSMJ Resources Blog: Construction job openings, pay rose at.

PSMJ Resources

Construction job openings, pay rose at yearend but hiring slipped; ISM reports growth. The job-opening rate in construction increased from 0.8% The hires rate (hires as a percent of total employment) was steady overall from December 2010 to November and December 2011 but decreased in construction. for construction.

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The Reasons BIM is Going Nowhere Fast

Building Information Management

budgets, insurance and tax incentives) to help finance sustainable life-cycle performance for buildings and related infrastructure. Policy makers and members of the building community are encouraged to use a common definition for sustainability. The building community needs mechanisms (e.g.,

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State by State Incentives Guide

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It allows for the construction of roads, bridges, etc. CAPCO financing, an alternative to conventional bank financing, can accommodate a slightly higher risk profile and provide a more flexible structure for growing businesses. architectural and engineering, interest incurred during construction, etc.).

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Last Chance

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In the late 1990s, the political climate in America was ripe for a national discussion about cap-and-trade, a market-based solution that appeared to have bipartisan support. “We strongly urge people to prepare for the carbon pricing that is to come.” But let’s be real: global carbon taxes won’t happen without the U.S.

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