Iowa office first to be built with dowel-laminated timber
Construction Dive
MAY 24, 2019
The all-wood mass timber product employed on the Des Moines project is the first in North America to not require nails or other fasteners.
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Construction Dive
MAY 24, 2019
The all-wood mass timber product employed on the Des Moines project is the first in North America to not require nails or other fasteners.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JULY 20, 2022
According to the latest annual survey by Associated General Contractors of America and Autodesk, 89 percent of construction firms in America are having a difficult time filling hourly craft positions and 86 percent are struggling to fill salaried positions. The construction labor shortage and digital skills gap are global challenges.
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Construction Business Owner
JULY 23, 2013
(July 23, 2013) - The chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of America, Stephen E. Sandherr, issued the following statement in reaction to the launch of the new Coalition for Fair Effective Tax Rates.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 12, 2018
Many skylines across America are punctuated with cranes these days as cities construct new housing, offices and other structures. If you’re interested in finding software that will fit the needs of your business, check out our Office / Team / Field solutions. OSHA has proposed a new crane operator certification rule.
Construction Superintendent Magazine
NOVEMBER 6, 2020
Construction employment increased by 26,000 jobs in September to a total of 7,245,000, but the gains were concentrated in housing, while employment in the infrastructure and nonresidential building construction sector remained little changed, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Chianelli Estimating
APRIL 14, 2020
Some employees have even offered to use their use their POT or take leaves of absence in an attempt to help their employer weather the storm. As America was enjoying a booming economy, employment at incredible high levels, unemployment at an all-time low, the unthinkable happened. The Construction industry is one example.
Pro Builder
MAY 19, 2021
Bleakly Advisory Group’s chief investment officer says building material availability, cost, and labor issues are most likely to blame. Construction employment stalled in April and fell below it’s pre-pandemic peak, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is the most dramatic drop since the pandemic began, says CNBC.
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 6, 2017
DENSO will create approximately 1,000 jobs in Maryville and invest $1 billion to make the Blount County facility a primary manufacturing center in North America for the company’s electrification and safety systems. manufacturing facility, consists of four manufacturing plants on 194 acres and is Blount County’s largest employer.
Green Building Law Update
AUGUST 28, 2016
While much of the media attention has described that Vancouver is the first major city in North America to establish specific actions to achieve zero emissions in all new construction by 2030, what may be most significant is what is being implemented now. It employs the use of high performance windows (typically triple-paned) and doors.
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
APRIL 3, 2013
Faurecia North America announced more details of its plans for a new headquarters building in Auburn Hills at the hub of activity for southeast Michigan’s auto industry. PRNewsFoto/Faurecia North America). Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies will continue to be based in Columbus, IN.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
OCTOBER 18, 2018
First, here’s a look at all three award winners: Guarantee Electrical Company Director of IT Dennis Heinle (center) accepts his award from Viewpoint’s Chief Products Officer Matt Harris (left) and Viewpoint CEO Manolis Kotzabasakis (right). Their feedback to the office staff led to this project.”.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 23, 2018
The Associated General Contractors of America noted in a May 2018 report that construction employment is at its highest level in a decade , with more than 250,000 jobs added over the past year. This saves the once-necessary, once-a-day trips back to the office to ensure that data is collected and entered correctly.
Construction Junkie
MARCH 29, 2021
Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) recently completed a comprehensive survey of nearly 1500 contractor members to see how the ongoing pandemic is still affecting their business. Among the challenges still facing many are supply chain constraints, rising material costs, and project delays and cancellations.
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 25, 2017
In addition to the logistics facilities, Kubota also plans to establish a fifth operational division and sales office in Edgerton. The new Midwest Division office will be located within the same complex as the parts and whole-good operations and provide an essential sales presence for Kubota in the heartland of America.
Green Building Law Update
JUNE 14, 2020
America is reopening including physically opening its buildings and the U.S. In most places in America building did not stop as construction was an essential business and now nearly everywhere construction sites are operating. You may reasonably infer that I have posted an update (.
Safety Services Company
APRIL 5, 2018
Workplace inspections and investigations are conducted by OSHA compliance safety and health officers trained in safety and industrial hygiene. There are circumstances when OSHA may give less than 24 hours’ notice to the employer. The OSHA compliance officer arrives, displays credentials and meets with the company representative.
CivilJungle
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Tecta America Corporation. The headquarter of the Centimark Corporation is in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Tecta America Corporation. Tecta America Corporation is another leading roofing company in the USA. Tecta America Company was established in the year of 2000. CentiMark Corporation.
Construction Cost Estimating
JANUARY 28, 2018
Quantity surveyors can render their specialized services for both the clients and the contractors meaning so it is possible to manage the office based work and construction site based work simultaneously. Besides, there are exciting commensurate perks which fluctuate on the basis of the employer.
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
DECEMBER 30, 2013
real estate,” noted Ben Breslau, Jones Lang LaSalle’s Americas Research Managing Director. In the United States, the office leasing forecast is brighter based on the market seeing demand diversifying and supply dwindling. JLL also expects office rent growth to pick-up modestly into 2014.
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
OCTOBER 22, 2012
As we began to hear concerns over the past few years about skilled worker recruitment from our industrial employers, we naturally began to seek out partnerships and programs to try to address the challenge.” Once complete, the plan will serve as a concise guide for the future growth of the airport district.
Business Facilities
JULY 1, 2019
The decision will increase Amazon's total employment in Costa Rica to 9,500, making the company the country's largest employer in the services sector. Read: Amazon Bringing 2,000 New Jobs To Costa Rica at BusinessFacilities.com.
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
APRIL 8, 2013
The Kansas Department of Commerce has announced that Staples will keep its main office for Staples Promotional Products in Overland Park. The company plans to add up to several dozen jobs at the office over the next five years. Plains administrative offices Blog-April-2013 Stalpes Promotional Products'
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MAY 26, 2014
Rick Perry, the GEICO Gecko and Tara Carthew, General Manager of Geico Houston Office. Whenever we hear about a major employer expanding or relocating to Texas, it affirms what we’ve been telling people all these years,” Gov. We’re excited about expanding our claims operations with our new Katy office,” Nicely said. “We
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MARCH 28, 2016
Krone North America President and CEO Tommy Jones announced plans to relocate its headquarters from Memphis, Tennessee, to Shelbyville, Indiana. Krone is excited to become part of the Shelbyville community,” said Tommy Jones, president and chief executive officer of Krone North America. Source: Krone/IEDC.
Business Facilities
NOVEMBER 8, 2017
We’re excited to open a new, state-of-the-art fulfillment center in historic Sparrows Point and to continue innovating in a state committed to providing great opportunities for jobs and customer experience,” said Sanjay Shah, Amazon’s Vice President of North America Customer Fulfillment. Amazon.com, Inc. Credit: Amazon.com, Inc.).
Business Facilities
NOVEMBER 21, 2017
The global company, which is headquartered in Boston, is investing more than $14 million to expand its operations center in Carmel, leasing 56,000 square feet in an adjacent building in the Parkwood Crossing office complex. Liberty Mutual employs more than 50,000 people in over 800 offices worldwide, including 1,430 in central Indiana.
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MAY 26, 2016
“We are excited to continue our rapid growth in California in order to serve customers with superfast shipping speeds and vast selection,” said Akash Chauhan, Vice President of Amazon’s North America Operations. “With tens of thousands of employees across the state, Amazon is a major driver of both state and local economies.
Business Facilities
JULY 25, 2014
The company has been a large employer in Appleton for more than 25 years and also operates locations in Middleton and Wausau. The company has a global organization with sales and operations in the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Latin America. Posted by Heidi Schwartz.
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 29, 2017
Our growth and customer acceptance in the Class 4-7 market are enabling us to introduce wider variety of products,” said Yoshinori Noguchi, CEO of Hino North America. As part of Hino’s growth plan, Hino broke ground last month on a new state-of-the-art corporate office in Novi, MI.
Business Facilities
NOVEMBER 29, 2017
Vice President of Whirlpool Latin America. Whirlpool Latin America has offices in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru, Guatemala, Ecuador, Colombia, Miami and Puerto Rico, and reaches 47 countries through official distributors. Read: Whirlpool Completes Manufacturing Facility Expansion In Argentina at BusinessFacilities.com.
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JUNE 9, 2016
The company has several offices and facilities in the Tri Cities, including an Innovation Center in Richland, corporate offices in Kennewick, and two additional manufacturing facilities in Pasco. Lamb Weston is one of the largest employers in the Columbia Basin, with approximately 4,500 employees in the region.
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JUNE 9, 2016
The company has several offices and facilities in the Tri Cities, including an Innovation Center in Richland, corporate offices in Kennewick, and two additional manufacturing facilities in Pasco. Lamb Weston is one of the largest employers in the Columbia Basin, with approximately 4,500 employees in the region.
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 5, 2016
We are delighted to join the community of committed Harrisonville advocates, and welcomed the participation in today’s event by Representative Hartzler, Senator Emery, Mayor Hasek and many community advocates and leaders,” said Joe Chlapaty, President and Chief Executive Officer, ADS. Source: Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.).
Business Facilities
AUGUST 13, 2014
The executive team and administrative staff including HR, marketing, finance and operations have already relocated to the new office from Pinkerton’s previous headquarters inParsippany, NJ.Additional Pinkerton’s new headquarters is located in downtownAnn Arbor. Additional hires are expected in the weeks and months ahead.
Business Facilities
AUGUST 23, 2017
What’s more, Arizona offers a robust portfolio of programs and resources supporting both large and emerging tech employers. In fact, the Arizona/Sonora, Mexico region makes up the fourth-largest aerospace supply chain in the world and the largest in North America. Options for build-to-suit “Class B” office product.
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MARCH 17, 2016
Lamb Weston is one of the largest employers in the Columbia Basin, with approximately 4,500 employees at a corporate office and seven manufacturing facilities in the region. The company operates 22 manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and China. That $200 million project included plans for this latest expansion.
Business Facilities
JULY 14, 2014
A University of Virginia Miller Center commission, chaired by former Governors Haley Barbour and Evan Bayh, has released a report offering innovative, non-partisan and actionable ideas on creating manufacturing jobs, which have been an engine of well-paying, middle-class employment throughout U.S. Aaron Bagshaw, president, WH Bagshaw Co.,
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 29, 2017
a) The contracting officer, in coordination with the installation DPW, must assure that the specifications and Unit Price Book have undergone technical review and validation and are tailored to meet the projected requirements of the installation and local economic conditions. (d) Best Practice Job Order Contracting. d) Negotiations. (1)
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JANUARY 27, 2023
Louis, Missouri with an office in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and one in Edwardsville, Illinois. Two years in a row, the company has been named an Employment Scorecard Honoree by the Women’s Foundation of Greater St. This organization showcases employers that demonstrate a strong commitment to women in the workplace.
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MAY 3, 2016
The new Houston headquarters will oversee MHI operations throughout North America. “I I am delighted that we have been able to set up a new base in Houston to better serve our customers and oversee our Group operations in North America,” said MHI President & CEO Shunichi Miyanaga. headquarters,” said Governor Greg Abbott. “In
Business Facilities
JULY 31, 2019
The new facility, which is expected to be complete by May 2020, will house the company’s manufacturing operations as well as new office space. To support its growth, the company will construct and equip a new facility in the Stonebridge Business Park in Roanoke, increasing its existing footprint in Allen County by 50,000 square feet.
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
FEBRUARY 2, 2016
Dicastal North America plans to produce 3 million cast aluminum wheels for the auto industry in Greenville. Dicastal North America Inc., “We are committed to helping Michigan succeed,” said Garrick Rochow, Consumers Energy’s vice president and chief customer officer. Photo courtesy of Right Place Inc. ).
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
OCTOBER 9, 2012
A “Connected City” study by Jones Lang LaSalle revealed a correlation between municipal investment and application of smart grid technologies and three key economic indicators of the health of the commercial real estate (CRE) industry: strong employment, GDP growth, and positive office market occupancy.
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 26, 2016
Bank of America Plaza Atlanta stands at the pinnacle of the Atlanta skyline and serves as the anchor between Midtown and Downtown. Anthem’s new IT hub will be located at the Bank of America Plaza in midtown Atlanta, which will allow for closer collaboration with the Anthem Innovation Studio recently opened in Atlanta’s Tech Square.
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