April, 2011

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New Career Center Launching for CMA

Construction Marketing

The Construction Marketing Association, announces its newest offering to association members—a Web-based career center that connects job seekers with prospective employers in the construction industry. The new job board, powered by career services leader JobTarget, can be found at www.constructionmarketingassociation.org. Access is available to CMA members and nonmembers alike.

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Series Introduction: Discussing the IGCC : Green Building Law Update

Green Building Law Update

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

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Is Public Bidding Even Worth It?

Constructonomics

I feel like public construction bidding, especially small ones are like the minor leagues of construction projects. The pay is low, the competition is fierce and the chances of making it big are stacked tremdously against you. Sometimes I wonder if I’m better off trying to sell lemonade on the street corner or perhaps collect tons of aluminum cans and haul them to Michigan on horseback where I can get 5 cents a can for recycling. .

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A Practical Guide to Profitable, Sustainable Construction Strategies

The future of construction is sustainable, efficient, and cost-conscious. This guide offers a practical roadmap for reducing material waste, optimizing energy use, and integrating sustainable design principles. Discover how innovative construction firms are leveraging circular economy strategies, digital tracking, and energy-smart building solutions to reduce expenses and stay ahead of regulatory shifts.

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Are you a Do or a Don’t? The Shopping Center Construction Checklist of Interacting with Tenants

HardHatChat

If your shopping center general contractor can read this sign from his truck, he's guilty of being a parking poacher. In this dog-eat-dog retail world of shopping center operators and mall developers working every angle and concession to bring in new retail tenants, the last thing mall landlords need is a commercial construction general contractor who doesn’t know the rules causing headaches for everybody.

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Mike Rowe Is No Expert, But He Knows Where to Find Them

Construction Marketing

After being an apprentice on nearly 300 dirty jobs, Mike Rowe is still no expert, but he sure knows where to find them. In 2008, Mike launched mikeroweWORKS (mrW), a website dedicated to championing the cause of hard workers and reinvigorating the skilled trades. Since then, mrW has provided resources, news, and a community forum for folks from all kinds of trades.

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IRS To Audit Destiny USA's Green Bonds : Green Building Law Update

Green Building Law Update

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

HOME |. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. LAW |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. FLEET |. SAFETY |. GREEN. Topics. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Insurance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Compliance/Regulations. Sales/Marketing. Security. Equipment Management.

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Checklist for Diagnosing Foundation Problems - Julian Construction.

Julian Construction

Julian Construction Blog. Shawn Kyles. Partner, Julian Construction. Contact Info. Our Services. Foundation Repair. Foundation Replacement. House Leveling. Earthquake Retrofitting or House Bolting. Social Media Links. Facebook. Twitter. « JulianConstruction.com: Earthquakes on the Rise--Is Los Angeles Next? | Main. | Julian Construction Offers Retaining Wall Design and Building Service » 04/01/2011.

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The Funding Blueprint for Your Construction Business – Your Guide to Growth

Take your construction business to the next level with our comprehensive 2025 funding guide! Whether you're managing seasonal cash flow challenges, dealing with unexpected equipment repairs, or planning to scale your operations, securing the right funding is essential for success. This guide explores a range of fast and flexible financing options tailored for construction businesses.

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SAB HOMES 5-Pearson Residence

SAB Magazine

This modest 2,000sf house is located on Bowen Island, which lies at the mouth of Howe Sound, a 20-minute ferry ride from West Vancouver. The site is in a west-facing rural lot framed by a ridge of exposed granite to the north, and forest to the south and east. Due to the western exposure and bowl-like topography, the site has a distinct microclimate and can easily reach temperatures of 30oC on sunny days from early May through late September.

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FutureTech begins Wednesday

Carol Hagen

Can't make it to FutureTech next week? Follow @ ENR_FutureTech for what's happening! [link] via @ AmyEcolino #aec — Carol Hagen (@carolhagen) April 01, 2011.

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Killer Construction Content

Construction Marketing

Webcast – Monday, May 16, 2011 at 12pm CST. A webcast entitled Killer Construction Content is now open for registration on the Construction Marketing Association (CMA) website. The free webcast for members and non-members is scheduled for Monday, May 16, 2011 at 12 pm CST. REGISTER HERE. The webcast will include panelist Paul Deffenbaugh, Chief Content Officer of Deep Brook Media, and former Editorial Director of Reed Construction Group, along with Neil M.

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If Green Materials Fail, Have We Failed? : Green Building Law Update

Green Building Law Update

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The Constructor's Digital Transformation Playbook: Reducing Risk With Technology

Speaker: Dylan Secrest

Construction projects are high-stakes operations where even minor inefficiencies can lead to costly delays, safety concerns, and budget overruns. Managing risk in construction has always been a challenge, but as projects grow in complexity, traditional methods no longer cut it. Enter Digital Transformation - a game changer approach that replaces inefficiency with AI-powered analytics, real-time monitoring, and automated workflows to proactively manage risk.

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HOME |. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. LAW |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. FLEET |. SAFETY |. GREEN. Topics. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Insurance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Compliance/Regulations. Sales/Marketing. Security. Equipment Management.

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Types of Home Foundations - Julian Construction Blog

Julian Construction

Julian Construction Blog. Shawn Kyles. Partner, Julian Construction. Contact Info. Our Services. Foundation Repair. Foundation Replacement. House Leveling. Earthquake Retrofitting or House Bolting. Social Media Links. Facebook. Twitter. « Julian Construction Says Caissons Can Help Support Homes Built on Expansive Soil | Main. | JulianConstruction.com: Preventing Indoor Mold Problems » 04/01/2011.

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Motion to Dismiss In USGBC v. Gifford Raises The Question: Who Is A

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Tune In Thursday for Capital Thinking Radio Show Featuring Matt.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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Construction Marketing Advisors Recognized as Top-Agency by BtoB Magazine

Construction Marketing

Construction Marketing Advisors, agency partner to the Construction Marketing Association (CMA), was recently recognized by BtoB Magazine as a Top-Agency for 2010. This past year Construction Marketing Advisors helped launch the Construction Marketing Association, and provided marketing support to such construction brands as Emerson Electric, Bosch Power Tools and Crane Composites.

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Caught in the Middle: Tax Implications of an Adverse Green Bonds.

Green Building Law Update

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

HOME |. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. LAW |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |. FLEET |. SAFETY |. GREEN. Topics. General Management. Software & Technology. Accounting & Finance. Insurance. Construction Law. People Management. Green Building. Construction Safety. Compliance/Regulations. Sales/Marketing. Security. Equipment Management.

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JulianConstruction.com: Why Buildings Collapse During an.

Julian Construction

Julian Construction Blog. Shawn Kyles. Partner, Julian Construction. Contact Info. Our Services. Foundation Repair. Foundation Replacement. House Leveling. Earthquake Retrofitting or House Bolting. Social Media Links. Facebook. Twitter. « JulianConstruction.com: How to Prevent Foundation Damage from Water | Main. | JulianConstruction.com: ‘California’s Most Trusted Contractor’ » 04/01/2011.

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Every Contractor Needs An Effective Website - Unlock the Key to Increased Leads

Grow Leads & Visibility! Contractors need more than word-of-mouth. A strong website boosts visibility, draws in leads, showcases skills, and enhances your credibility. Learn how a quality site, that is easy to manage, can set you apart from the competition, and help can take your construction business to the next level. Marketpath is a leading provider of high-quality website solutions tailored for contractors and the construction industry.

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First Peoples House

SAB Magazine

This 1,196 sq.m multi-purpose educational facility, located at the heart of the University of Victoria Campus, houses the Indigenous Graduate Student Union, Native Student Union, classrooms, faculty and counseling offices, Elders andstudent lounges, study areas and a ceremonial space.

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How To Prove a Constructive Change or Extra Work Claim : Best.

Best Practices Construction Law

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: Adobe Homes.

Natural Building

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart, webmaster of the popular website www.greenhomebuilding.com, posts text and photos featuring what he discovers from around the world.

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Dept. of Subtle - Text Output to DWG

Revit OpEd

With 2012 we can now map Revit fonts to fonts in AutoCAD. I can export Arial to Romans for example. I got a request to check something out today and the results are curious. Here's a drafting view of four Arial font sizes: 1", 1/2", 1/4" and 3/32" (using view scale of 1:1). Here's how it looks going from Arial to Arial (Revit 2012 - AutoCAD 2012). Here's how the Text Height transferred (Revit/AutoCAD): I used the "deepest" units setting in AutoCAD for Fractional of 1/256" so that's altered the v

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How General Contractors Can Drive Growth Without Increasing Headcount

For construction businesses, scaling operations means taking on greater workloads. Unfortunately, much of the responsibility of managing additional work falls on you and your finance team. Learn how you can navigate the increased complexity of managing more projects without adding headcount. We’re here to share insights into why technology is key to scaling your finance operations.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

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Julian Construction Offers Retaining Wall Design and Building Service

Julian Construction

Julian Construction Blog. Shawn Kyles. Partner, Julian Construction. Contact Info. Our Services. Foundation Repair. Foundation Replacement. House Leveling. Earthquake Retrofitting or House Bolting. Social Media Links. Facebook. Twitter. « Checklist for Diagnosing Foundation Problems | Main. | Julian Construction Says Properly Maintained Foundation Can Prevent Structural Damage During an Earthquake » 04/22/2011.

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Viewpoint

SAB Magazine

Designing interiors can be an ephemeral pursuit. This is especially true in retail and hospitality projects where clients often want a fresh perspective after only five years. The trend to reinvent, repurpose, and all too often replace, is common in our disposable culture.