CEU Article: Designing buildings for real performance
SAB Magazine
DECEMBER 22, 2014
Traditionally design teams have ensured buildings are built as designed but have had limited involvement in the operation of a building.
Is a National General Contractor or Local Commercial Construction Firm Better For Your Project?
HardHatChat
AUGUST 21, 2012
If you’re opening a new Target location in Seattle and your short list of retail construction contractors are local GCs who have built other Targets, it’s the best of both worlds – local GC with knowledge of your brand standard. Education construction can go either way. Are they familiar with your brand standard?
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3 affordable housing projects that serve as social catalysts
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Trish Donnally MFPRO+ Blog Higher Education University Buildings Multifamily Housing Affordable Housing Senior Living Design Student Housing Designers Architects Projects Sustainable Development To say the United States is facing an affordable housing crisis is a major understatement. They depend on good planning.
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Concrete mix design
GCP Applied Technologies
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
How two buildings in Seattle achieved high-strength concrete. How two buildings in Seattle achieved high-strength concrete. Two Union Square, in Seattle, Wash., Arts & education. Topics include: Concrete mix designs by project. Determining how to use the correct mix design. Making the most of air entrained concrete.
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Concrete mix design
GCP Applied Technologies
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
How two buildings in Seattle achieved high-strength concrete. How two buildings in Seattle achieved high-strength concrete. Two Union Square, in Seattle, Wash., Arts & education. Topics include: Concrete mix designs by project. Determining how to use the correct mix design. Making the most of air entrained concrete.
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City Momentum Index Identifies The World’s 20 Most Dynamic Cities
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JANUARY 23, 2014
Technology-rich cities that took early advantage of technology trends and provide fertile environments for innovation: San Francisco (1), Austin (7), San Jose (9), Boston (17) and Seattle (18). Hong Kong. Los Angeles. Smaller, innovation-friendly cit ies that gained rapid momentum to achieve global position: Austin (7).
FTC Cracks Down on Environmental Marketing Claims
Green Building Law Update
NOVEMBER 5, 2013
American Plastic Manufacturing based in Seattle was an ECM customer and advertised its plastic shopping bags as biodegradable. Environmental claims and much more will be the subject of my educational session at Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Philadelphia on Friday, November 22nd at 8:00 a.m.
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A good time to invest in the future.
Cassell Construction Estimating
AUGUST 2, 2009
Just before heading back East for a 4th of July break, I attended the AACE conference in Seattle, whose membership is mostly engineering-industrial firms. While health care and education revenue is less dismal, it’s still following the same downward trend. Power and fuel-industry construction rose last quarter, compared with 2008.
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Best Project: K-12 Education: Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood Elementary Schools
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 12, 2019
The scope of this bundled project for Seattle-area Edmonds School District included replacing two aging schools that were built more than 50 years ago.
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ENR Construction
JULY 22, 2012
Earn Continuing Education Credits. Seattle Mechanical Contractor Adds Facilities Management to Its In-House Services. Here, team members install a mechanical unit of the roof of a Seattle-area data center. Employees at Seattle-based McKinstry Co. Book Reviews. Information Technology. Construction Technology. Social Media.
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Open Borders
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 7, 2016
Seattle and Vancouver, both burgeoning high-tech hubs, are engaged in an intense competition for the expansion dollars now being spent by tech giants like Microsoft who have long called the region home. Microsoft Founder Bill Gates and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella both spoke about globalization and education at the conference.
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LEED Dynamic Plaque Coming to a Building Near You
Green Building Law Update
JANUARY 10, 2016
While we are aware of six LEED Dynamic Plaque certifications, according to the USGBC, the Dexter Horton Building in Seattle was the first of the six buildings certified with the Dynamic Plaque. Green Building Council platform. It is a whole lot more than a 7 lb. display unit.
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Waterproofing structures in extreme climates
GCP Applied Technologies
MARCH 28, 2018
The Alaskan Way Viaduct transportation project involved carving a two-mile-long highway tunnel under downtown Seattle. Arts & education. The museum was not the only structure to need protection against harsh elements. The 60-foot-deep jobsite was virtually floating in water. Secant piles offered only token water resistance.
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Wildfire Prevention Includes Rebuilding Safer Homes
Pro Builder
OCTOBER 6, 2020
The answer may not be found in foliage management, but home building, says the Seattle Times. So, this is a moment where we could potentially do something different," said Charlie Bauer, a Southern Oregon Education Service District employee who works with migrant children and has participated in some of the group's meetings. "I
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Interest in ADUs as a Housing Solution Continues to Grow
Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
The units have grown in popularity especially in Pacific Northwest cities such as Seattle and Portland. Mr. Peterson has pushed for making zoning laws friendlier to accessory dwellings and for educating homeowners about their advantages. Development.”.
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Marketing Industrialized Construction to Consumers
Pro Builder
JUNE 7, 2022
Josefin Kannin, marketing director for Seattle-based Lindal Cedar Homes , North America’s largest manufacturer of post-and-beam custom kit homes, agrees. Industrialized Construction: Establishing a Food Chain of Education to Challenge Existing Perceptions. We’ve got to educate en masse.”. sells only to builders.
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Business Facilities
AUGUST 23, 2017
Boeing will add hundreds of additional employees to its Mesa operations as it moves some of its internal services from Seattle. Moreover, The Phoenix East Valley region, anchored by Mesa, has a much higher educational attainment rate than the national average. Adjacent to San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners spring training facility.
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Business Facilities
AUGUST 1, 2014
Nowhere is this more evident that in the unprecedented cooperation between higher education resources and business in LA. Department of Education recently released its assessment of the progress made by recipients of Race to the Top (RTTP)?funding funding in the first three years of the program.
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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2022
Autodesk Construction Cloud
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Shawn’s construction tech knowledge and degree in Technology Education make digital transformation a smooth process for Continental Electrical’s office and field teams. Education Manager, Gaylor Electric, Inc. He strives to make our education department the best it can be. Seattle, WA. Seattle, WA.
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Exciting products and fresh directions
Cassell Construction Estimating
MARCH 26, 2009
Some rebound in health care, education, and agriculture is forecast for next year, but private development and residential construction is predicted to continue its decline. This month’s stops included Hawaii, (Fukunaga Electrical and Hawaii Community College ), Seattle, (Absher Construction and WinEst),and California, (PBC Companies).
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Hard Hats & Crafts – Celebrating Women Leaders in Construction Safety
Construction Junkie
MARCH 9, 2021
What educational background / professional training did you have at that point? I was working in Seattle with a great team of salaried and craft team members. What educational background / professional training did you have at that point? What educational background / professional training did you have at that point?
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PSMJ names winners of 2011 Best A/E/C Employer Award
PSMJ Resources
APRIL 6, 2011
With offices in New York City, Seattle, and Greensboro, North Carolina, PWGC focuses its practice on planning, design, and redevelopment. Established in 1977, JMZ focuses its practice on “shaping the future of higher education.” In the mid-size category, PSMJ named engineering firm P.W. Grosser Consulting (PWGC) the winner.
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Waterproofing structures in extreme climates
GCP Applied Technologies
MARCH 28, 2018
The Alaskan Way Viaduct transportation project involved carving a two-mile-long highway tunnel under downtown Seattle. Arts & education. The museum was not the only structure to need protection against harsh elements. The 60-foot-deep jobsite was virtually floating in water. Secant piles offered only token water resistance.
Meetup Group Event - QuickBooks Year End Closing Tips
Contractor Bookkeeping
DECEMBER 12, 2013
Recently I was honored with an invitation from Bethany and Hillary to speak at the premier Seattle Meetup groups, Solopreneur Education Network of Seattle and the Eastside (SENSE). With over a thousand members, SENSE is one of most active and engaging Meetup groups in the area.
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Feature Story: Aiming For The Top In Utah
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
APRIL 15, 2014
percent unemployment rate, the second-fastest growing economy in the nation, a highly diverse mix of thriving industry sectors and a well-educated, rapidly expanding population (43 percent of adults have post-secondary level degrees) that enjoys arguably the best quality of life in U.S. The results can’t be denied: a 3.9 Herbert says.
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56 U.S. CRE Turning Around In 2014, According To New PwC/ULI Report
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
NOVEMBER 18, 2013
Seattle, which ranked sixth in this year’s survey, is another example of a top city with its global connections, high rate of educational attainment, and growth in the technology industry, making it a hub for international investment. Markets to Watch.
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Inaugural Ranking of the Top Undergraduate Construction Schools
C-School
DECEMBER 11, 2006
As mentioned above, my main intent with publishing this ranking list is to initiate the discussion of how construction schools stack up against one another, as I believe this can lead to improving the state of construction education. of Washington, Seattle. CofTech) (ConM). of Nebraska, Lincoln. of Maine, Orono. Pomona (CofE) (ConE).
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Top U.S. Markets For Life Sciences Trend To Smaller Cities In Face Of Patent Cliff
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
Seattle (no change). This transformation is benefitting clusters located outside the nation’s largest metropolitan areas, because they offer lower overall costs of occupancy, yet retain premium access to academic resources and an educated workforce. Los Angeles / Orange County (-4). Minneapolis-St. Greater Boston. Washington D.C.
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Industry Focus: Global Aerospace Production Soars To New Heights
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 3, 2014
of Sterling Heights, one of 11 PMBC companies that ventured to Seattle to meet with the aerospace giant in August 2013. The Port of Everett, 25 miles north of Seattle, has natural deep water access, on-dock rail with direct access to the BNSF main line and is an integral part of the aerospace logistics chain. Photo: seattle.gov.).
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Business Facilities
JULY 28, 2014
The Port of Everett, 25 miles north of Seattle, has natural deep water access, on-dock rail with direct access to the BNSF main line and is an integral part of the aerospace logistics chain. It enjoys strong support from and close cooperation among government, industry, labor, education and community leaders.
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Snapshots: 60 Seconds with Val Hale, Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 25, 2016
The Utah Digital Entertainment Network unites Utah groups like Chair Entertainment (known for “Infinity Blade” games), Wildworks (developer of Animal Jam, the largest kids social/educational network in the world), and the VOID (immersive virtual reality experience). Oakland, Portland and Seattle.
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Snapshots: 60 Seconds with Van Hale, Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 24, 2016
The Utah Digital Entertainment Network unites Utah groups like Chair Entertainment (known for “Infinity Blade” games), Wildworks (developer of Animal Jam, the largest kids social/educational network in the world), and the VOID (immersive virtual reality experience). Oakland, Portland and Seattle.
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Cover Story: Global Biotech Report
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JUNE 5, 2014
One of LCSB’s most important strategic partnerships has been set up with the ISB in Seattle, WA. In addition, five universities, two applied universities, 12 non-university research institutes and six other organizations educate 38.000 life science students. The LCSB aims to cement the link between systems biology and medical research.
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FEATURE STORY: The Cultural Roots Of High-Tech Growth
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
NOVEMBER 19, 2013
Kauffman white paper found that cities including Kansas City, Seattle, WA, Portland, OR and Boise, ID “all owe their emerging entrepreneurial ecosystems to many years of spinoffs and entrepreneurial spawning.” Seattle, Austin, Philadelphia and Chicago. billion; San Jose notched 276 startups and nearly $3.3
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40 2012 Business Facilities Rankings Report
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
OCTOBER 3, 2012
For example, this year we supplemented our traditional Best Education Climate ranking with a scorecard of the states that emerged out front in the fierce competition for federal Race to the Top education funding. The potential of primary industries to generate secondary relocations/new facilities and indirect jobs also is considered.
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Next-gen builders embrace Western Red Cedar
Construction Specifier
OCTOBER 31, 2024
the Rolls Royce headquarters in Chichester, England, and the Spheres, Amazon’s Seattle offices. As the construction industry increasingly focuses on sustainable practices, educating the next generation of professionals about the benefits and considerations of using materials like WRC becomes essential.
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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2023
Autodesk Construction Cloud
DECEMBER 5, 2023
At the project level, she successfully managed three complex projects: the Seattle Waterfront, which presented major access and geotechnical challenges, and two intricate fish passage projects completed under tight deadlines. This educational focus has made transitions smoother and empowered her team members to become advocates for change.
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Behind the Build: Interview with Christian Waldo, VDC Manager at Lydig Construction
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MARCH 14, 2023
We build a ton of K through 12 higher education and local government projects. Then we have a large focus and a special relationship with historical renovation and restorations, especially on the Seattle side, as we start running out of space to build new projects. .” Then fast forward to moving out to the Seattle area.
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BUSINESS REPORT: Texas – Innovation Moves Front And Center In Austin
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MAY 15, 2013
Fridays and is expanding to other cities including Seattle, San Francisco, Portland, Denver, DC, Dallas and Houston. The City intends to create a financially feasible, operationally self–sustainable signature facility that will promote economic development, create jobs and enhance educational offerings.
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Business Facilities
OCTOBER 11, 2017
The mHUB community consists of entrepreneurs, manufacturers, investors, mentors, engineers and designers, as well as education and industry partners.”. ADAPT is just one example of Colorado’s innovative mindset in manufacturing leveraging higher education, small businesses, large corporations and economic development,” said Bailey.
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ENR Construction
JULY 30, 2012
Earn Continuing Education Credits. in the South Lake Union district of Seattle. Seattle, 98105. Book Reviews. Information Technology. Construction Technology. Social Media. White Papers. Construction Schools. Civil Engineering Schools. Current Costs. Material Trends. Historical Indices. Quarterly Cost Reports. The Blume Co.,
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My Step Father Inspired Me To Become A Construction Accountant
Contractor Bookkeeping
MAY 31, 2013
I was raised in a construction family in Seattle Washington in a quaint little house in the Interbay neighborhood, nestled in between Queen Anne to the east and Magnolia to west. However, the Universe has a sense of humor and It allows me to continue my education by taking many tests and learning the lessons It has prepared for me.
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Pulse: 08/20/2012
ENR Construction
AUGUST 20, 2012
Earn Continuing Education Credits. Marginal Way South, Seattle, 98134. Book Reviews. Information Technology. Construction Technology. Social Media. White Papers. Construction Schools. Civil Engineering Schools. Current Costs. Material Trends. Historical Indices. Quarterly Cost Reports. DR#12-00524411. New Mexico 9/13 The U.S.
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Our Contractors Bookkeeping Services Unique Differences
Contractor Bookkeeping
MAY 16, 2014
Long ago in a bike shop near Greenlake in Seattle, Washington I went shopping for a bike helmet and asked the clerk for a "cheap helmet" because in my mind all bike helmet were the same and I was not about to be ripped off. He was a simple man without a lot of formal education and yet one of the wisest men I have ever known.
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