http://www.constructioncrossing.com/lcarticlearchive.php CONSTRUCTIONCROSSING ARTICLES SECTION en-us © 2007 ConstructionCrossing. All rights reserved. Office: 175 S. Lake Avenue, Suite 200, Pasadena, CA 91101 admin@constructioncrossing.com(ConstructionCrossing) admin@constructioncrossing.com Mon, 06 Oct 2008 02:00:01 CDT ARTICLES 60 http://images.employmentcrossing.com/employment/logo.gif http://www.constructioncrossing.com/lcarticlearchive.php http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480087 With the slowdown in the housing market looking for a job in the construction industry has become more difficult. More people are applying for fewer job availabilities so you need to make yourself stand out from the rest. Having a properly written resume can go a long way in helping you to separate yourself from other applicants. However a resume that will work for other jobs such as retail, sales, or the food industry will not work for the construction field.... http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480087 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480088 A person who pursues a construction inspection career is responsible for examining a number of different structures. These may include highways, streets, buildings, sewer systems, water systems, bridges, and dams. The primary duty of the construction inspection specialist is to make certain that the construction meets zoning regulations, ordinances and codes.... http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480088 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480085 Construction management jobs are the core of the construction industry. Construction managers, who plan, direct, and coordinate construction projects, are often classified as project managers, construction superintendents, program managers, project engineers, construction supervisors, or general contractors. This article analyzes the construction management job market, requirements and prospects for construction management jobs, and salaries that construction managers receive.... http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480085 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480084 Bad news about construction giants cutting jobs is continuously pouring in. The month of June saw home construction reach a 17-year low. The recent slowdown in the housing sector, which has led to the current recession, has clearly shown the effect this area has on the economy. However, with fast changing new building standards and regulations and demand for housing in new areas growing constantly, this slump will not last for long. Construction jobs are sure to be in great demand soo... http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480084 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480083 The skills of a carpenter are something that the construction and building industry cannot do without. A carpenter can therefore expect steady work, good pay, and a challenging job profile. If you are interested in getting formal training to become an expert carpenter, it is advisable to begin your training early by signing up for the relevant courses in high school. The next step is to get admission in vocational-technical schools for getting advanced instruction in the use of relevant t... http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480083 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480081 If you are the type who has always been interested in all types of structures, from bridges to houses to sandcastles, a job in construction engineering may give you the most satisfaction. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of jobs in the construction industry is expected to grow 10% through the year 2016. As a result, there will be demand for people in the construction engineering sector.... http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480081 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480079 Considerable interest in nanotechnology among builders is driving the construction field to new heights. The application of nanotechnology in construction, though currently limited due to high costs, is providing exciting opportunities to young graduates entering the construction industry.... http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480079 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480077 It is thanks in large part to some of the top civil engineering jobs that the world enjoys a wide variety of magnificent structures engineered for the betterment of mankind. The following article takes a look at some great career opportunities in the rewarding field of civil engineering.... http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480077 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480078 As our world continues to grow and diversify, it has become increasingly difficult for professionals to remain up-to-date on information regarding their industries. To help sort through all of the information in the 21st-century digital world, here are a few ways to stay current on industry trends:... http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480078 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480076 Many people are misinformed when they assume that the construction industry is not a long term career. Depending on your chosen field, there is a wide array of opportunities and benefits for construction workers. Many fields are now broken down into specialties that require some training and pay off well in the long run. Once you are skilled in a specialized construction field your possibilities are endless. You may climb the ladder to foreman, project manager, or one of the many paths th... http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480076 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480074 Construction workers frequently work on scaffolding. It is easy to lower one's guard when one becomes familiar with working on scaffolding, but proper precautions are recommended and are required by law. Accidents or fines can delay a project and can disrupt construction workers' salary flow.... http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480074 Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480075 This article provides an insight into the world of ''green construction'' and what one can do to ensure that one is not contributing to global warming. Paying additional initial costs for having an environmentally friendly house can save you a lot of money in the long run. Going green is one of the best gifts we can give back to the planet.... http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480075 Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480073 Plenty of households are still interested in renovating and/or having work done on their houses, but thanks to current economic conditions, fewer people are willing to actually pay contracting companies to do these renovations. The best way for contractors to cope is to change by knowing how to adapt their business planning. For example, many homeowners may choose to have their homes renovated rather than buying a new home, and contractors can attract business by targeting their advertisi... http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480073 Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480070 In this article, you'll discover what it takes to work as a home builder, including what education is needed, what the qualifications and responsibilities are, and what the major home builder organizations are at present.... http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480070 Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480071 In this article, you'll discover safety facts about the construction industry, as well as how to take the necessary steps to remain safe on the job, including understanding how to use equipment, locating and marking underground utility conduits, and inspecting any trenches five feet or deeper.... http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480071 Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480072 The American construction industry is a dynamic and vibrant segment of the overall economy, responsible for nearly 7% of the nation's gross domestic product (GDP), directly employing over 5 million people and providing millions of additional support jobs in associated fields. This is due to the fact that for every penny spent on direct construction, another two are spent on indirect expenditures.... http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480072 Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480069 Construction engineering is a specialized branch of civil engineering concerned with the planning, design, and management of the construction of vital public infrastructure such as airports, railroads, highways, bridges, dams, and reservoirs.... http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480069 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480064 This is a case about a construction worker who fell and then sued his property owners. While the defendants were held liable, a jury determined that the worker was not entitled to any future damages. Specifically, the jury found the testimony of the plaintiff's experts lacking and that the pain the plaintiff had been complaining of could not be medically explained.... http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480064 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480065 This is the last in a three-part series on starting and growing your own construction business. Here, we'll discuss how to start developing and growing your construction company. http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480065 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480066 I've been really puzzling over the subject of leadership lately - project leadership, to be sure. But I've given it more thought recently after reading in the newspapers about some of the stuff going on in and around the world and considering how that ties in to some of my own projects and job sites. Let me see if I can explain a little bit better what I'm talking about.... http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480066 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480067 To help us have a clean home of our dreams, Quickie Manufacturing Corp. has come out with an extensive product range of cleaning tools and implements with Micro Ban Anti-Microbial Product Protection. All the products in this range help you maintain a clean and healthy home for yourself and your family by relentlessly fighting stain and odor causing bacteria throughout their working life. These cleaning products are affordable with prices ranging from $4 to $7 for scrubs, while the mops an... http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480067 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480062 Call it instinct. Call it in the genes. Call it driving you crazy. Kids (and some adults) are going to write and draw where they want, and where they shouldn't. http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480062 Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 CDT http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480055 Request for Information? RFI? Who cares? You should! What you are about to read on this page is some (almost) super-secret stuff! It's so secret that most of your colleagues don't even know about it. Worse, they don't even know that they don't know about it. But it's not secret to you. Because you're a Full Contact PM, you know these secrets, so you can step to the head of the class. The rest of you, listen up - you're way behind the curve. Hey, we're talking some serious ''in... http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480055 Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480056 It just keeps coming and coming and you are sick of it. It's all that junk mail that arrives in your mailbox every day and those unwanted receipts that gather in your wallet. Then there are those financial records.... http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480056 Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480054 Across our towns, across our neighborhoods, and across the state of Florida, schools are expanding and portables are being added at a frantic pace to meet their needs. While the number of students in a particular school may not be increasing, outside influences are forcing school campuses, whether elementary, middle, or high schools, to grow quickly and efficiently. Covered walkways and pavilions are a large part of the answer to those schools' spatial needs.... http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480054 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480053 This is the second in a three-part series on starting and growing your own construction business. Here, we'll discuss the planning and administrative tasks that anyone starting his or her own business should complete before starting work. Next month's article will address how to keep your business prosperous and growing.... http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480053 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480051 Everybody's got an opinion of what you are supposed to be doing! This started early in life: your family had expectations of you; likewise, your friends, teachers, counselors, minister, and spouse-to-be. So you're not surprised, then, that on the jobsite everybody seems to know best what your job is. And if you let them, they'll tell you.... http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480051 Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480052 Your phone rings, and a client (or GC) that you have never worked with before proposes a new construction project. The project has the potential to be very large and very lucrative. It would certainly help your company, especially in these times where big lucrative construction projects are rare. Sure the project will require that you hire a couple of people and perhaps team up with another company, but once everything is said and done, you'll make a lot of money. Should you take it?... http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480052 Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480048 Growing up, my dad, a civil engineer, would drive me to his project sites and point out details like where the concrete would be poured or how the utilities were connected. This introduction seeded a growing interest in construction and led the way to my future career.... http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480048 Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480049 This is the first in a three-part series on starting and growing your own construction business. Here, I'll discuss how to determine if running your own construction company is the right decision for you. In the following articles, I'll discuss how to start your business and how to keep it prosperous and growing.... http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480049 Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480050 Too many contractors do too much extra work - for free. They don't get paid because they don't do a couple of simple things: they don't set the table correctly, so they're not able to eat. Simple cause and effect. Said another way, they don't get paid because they don't ask properly. And for today's session, asking properly doesn't just mean saying ''please.'' We'll come back to this in a minute.... http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480050 Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 CST http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480047 There is a lot to be said for both urban infill and suburban development, and both are often necessary in order for a metropolitan area to be healthy and to accommodate economic growth and prosperity. Yet the two, while dealing with many of the same issues, are vastly different from the viewpoint of developers and engineers who plan and design these neighborhoods.... http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480047 Mon, 31 Dec 2007 00:00:00 CST http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480046 The Attorneys at Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC hope all of your holiday wishes are granted.'Twas the night before the mechanic's lien expired on the big fancy house; The general contractor wasn't stirring, the ungrateful louse.... http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480046 Mon, 24 Dec 2007 00:00:00 CST http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480044 There are no ''one man'' shops in construction. Unlike art or poetry, it takes groups of people to efficiently build any project. The partners in the project have different inputs, but all want the same output: an on-time, on budget construction with safety and quality excellence.... http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480044 Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:00:00 CST http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480045 December. A time for friends, family, and holiday cheer. But for contractors, December can mean sluggish business. Clients focus on family and friends, entertain, and host out-of-town visitors instead of pursue construction activities. Employees and subcontractors take vacation. Weather woes in many parts of the country can make construction work inefficient - and sometimes impossible. Supplier delivery problems and travel difficulties can even impact inside construction.... http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480045 Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:00:00 CST http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480043 Managing finances for a subcontracting company is often complicated. The standard practice of general contractors is to make payments to subcontractors a month or two after work is completed, far after the bills for the relevant supplies are due. Consequently, it may often be beneficial to hire a service called construction factoring. The factoring companies can help subcontractors manage their finances, check into the credit histories of certain customers, and even provide large advances... http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480043 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 CST http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480041 Restoring churches (and other places of worship) is part art and part science. It requires an ability to analyze form and function based on years of experience, as well as an innate understanding of building technologies. From small country churches to large historic cathedrals, each project will demand a commitment to restoration excellence. Each restoration must be approached with reverence, respect, and a passion for craftsmanship.... http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480041 Mon, 03 Dec 2007 00:00:00 CST http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480042 Trusting in over-optimistic change orders and claims can lead to significant problems in the construction industry. Companies that continually realize less profit from jobs than they originally estimate can see their ability to bid on larger jobs hindered due to bonding issues and their financial stability potentially adversely affected.... http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480042 Mon, 03 Dec 2007 00:00:00 CST http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480039 It has become common experience to find construction subcontractors who are unreliable and inept. They are known for doing the wrong work, working too slowly and charging too much, and usually the result is always severe embarrassment for the contractor who hired them. To avoid this, a contractor needs care in choosing subcontractors and refrain from simply taking the lowest bidder. Rather, it is necessary to do thorough research into the available options. A contractor is obligated to pr... http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480039 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 CST http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480040 The stage has been set that traditionally defined education is antiquated and has evolved into a http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480040 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 CST http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480036 The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), in conjunction with the New York City's Department of Design and Construction (DDC), introduced a new standardized, construction-bidding initiative to New York City's top construction professionals in late October. RICS Americas, a New York City based division, is the largest organization for professionals in property, land, construction, and related environmental issues worldwide.... http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480036 Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 CST http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480037 A dedicated employee base working as a cohesive unit towards a shared organizational vision is the ideal that every business owner hopes to achieve. A shared vision with your employees is absolutely vital if you would want the members of your staff to work wholeheartedly in your business enterprise. Articulated thoughts and a definite statement that clearly communicates your ideas and business vision helps your employees in understanding the expectations that you have from them. Once this... http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480037 Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 CST http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480038 In the wake of the subprime mortgage crisis and drop in new construction, it's no surprise that more homeowners are turning to home improvement, investing in what they already own, versus moving to new digs. Whether it's a major addition, supplement to a do-it-yourself project, or repair work, the effort also can contribute to a major source of contractor stress: getting in the middle of spousal questions, arguments, and issues that arise.... http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480038 Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 CST http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480034 Procrastination is a universal ill and it is done for different reasons. The main reasons are unanswered questions or unresolved fears about a task or insufficient motivation. All these reasons relate to something the person has to resolve within him or herself. If you want to get rid of procrastination you should find something in your job about which you are passionate, choose a buddy or a dream team which will motivate and monitor you and lastly start your job. Once you start your job ... http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480034 Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 CST http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480035 How do you become a contractor? There are several ways. Currently, universities and colleges offer associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees in construction management. Those interested in construction management, also known as construction science, construction, or construction technology, can find programs accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) on the council's website.... http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480035 Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 CST http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480033 As many of my readers know, I fried my hard drive not quite two weeks ago. I got a new computer recently with updated versions of Bill's revenge (Bill Gates, that is), and so I am still feeling my way around it. But not to worry.... http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480033 Mon, 05 Nov 2007 00:00:00 CST http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480031 It seems like the pundits are always predicting the end of this or that. Remember when eCommerce first became popular and they said there would be no more brick and mortar stores? Last time I looked, the retail malls near me were busier than ever. Home theater systems and video on demand have yet to put multiplexes out of business. Nice job on that prediction too.... http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480031 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 CDT http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480032 Founded in 1946, Columbus, Ohio-based Nickolas Savko & Sons, Inc., first opened its doors as a contracting business that specialized in digging basement foundations and pouring concrete. Today, the company is one of the largest site development and underground utility contractors in the greater central-Ohio area - laying more than 500,000 linear feet of pipe, moving more than 2 million cubic yards of earth and placing 150,000 cubic yards of concrete in 2004.... http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480032 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 CDT http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480029 In markets rife with turmoil from the subprime mortgage crisis, many contractors and subcontractors - residential and commercial - are feeling the pinch. Yet others haven't missed a beat and continue to be as busy as ever, if not more so. What's their secret?... http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480029 Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:00:00 CDT http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480030 You're fired! This succinct phrase strikes more fear into the heart of the working man than any other. Why is it, then, that many well-intentioned and reasonably astute professionals hear these words chronically throughout their careers despite all of their best efforts? Below are the top 10 self-destructive workplace habits sure to endanger one's longevity on the job.... http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480030 Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:00:00 CDT http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480027 You have completed the project, or your portion of it, and now you justifiably expect to be paid in full. But what if the owner or general contractor fails to make timely payment? http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480027 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:00:00 CDT http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480028 In the wake of anti-growth regulations in the Northeast and across the country-along with a heightened awareness of urban sprawl in and around major metropolitan areas-architects and developers have been seeking innovative and creative ways to incorporate all of a project's elements into smaller parcels of land, giving rise to a wave of mixed-use developments.... http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480028 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:00:00 CDT http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480025 Green building is not just a hot trend. The numerous business and environmental benefits of highly efficient buildings ensure that green buildings are the face of the future. http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480025 Mon, 08 Oct 2007 00:00:00 CDT http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480026 Marketing may be the most misunderstood-and poorly applied-discipline in contracting. Many contractors confuse marketing with public relations, advertising, promotion, and buckshot communications. The results are wasted dollars, little or no additional business, and plenty of frustration.... http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480026 Mon, 08 Oct 2007 00:00:00 CDT http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480023 Because getting the job done quickly is so important, most workers sacrifice their bodies based on the notion that ''it won't happen to me.'' But fast is never better than safe. Everyone pays the price of a work-related injury. For example, the business will lose money, the remaining workers will be short a person, and the injured worker will now be faced with pressure to recover quickly.... http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480023 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 CDT http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480024 Art was 58 years old when he realized that his company might have passed him by. He had been with the same employer for 35 years. Art still loved the business, enjoyed the young up-and-comers, and genuinely respected his boss. But he didn't feel like the valuable contributor to his company that he was in years past, and it bothered him for weeks.... http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480024 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 CDT http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480020 Throughout his career, Andy Birol has always found remarkable ways to implement instantaneous and innovative methods of profitably targeting and growing markets. http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480020 Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 CDT http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480021 When it comes to maintaining the health and safety of employees, the national nonprofit Home Safety Council encourages companies to look beyond the workplace. http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480021 Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 CDT http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480022 Uh-oh. You've completed the project-cost worksheet, providing exacting estimates for your client's needs, wants, and specs. You add up the total, and it doesn't bear much resemblance to the budget. http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480022 Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 CDT http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480018 She is the force behind the Building Code and Zoning Resolution for more than 950,000 buildings and properties. A registered architect, she regulates New York City's $25 billion per year construction industry. Meet Patricia J. Lancaster, commissioner of the New York City Department of Buildings, the agency responsible for setting local construction standards, enforcing related laws, and regulating construction in the state.... http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480018 Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:00:00 CDT http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480019 Today's news focus on oil prices and the related hike of gasoline at the pump has everyone concerned. The talking ''heads'' on radio and television beat the anti-corporation drums all day long, but do they or the general public really understand what it takes to build pipelines or bring the product to market? Does the average person know the safety requirements for a pipeline contractor? Better yet, do the pipeline contractors know and ensure that these safety measures are met at each and ... http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480019 Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:00:00 CDT http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480015 In the second grade, Don Loyd started thinking of ways to make it big. He dreamt of setting up a roadside apple stand along California's Highway 101. So he and his brother gathered apples from nearby orchards and tried selling them. Unfortunately, the apples didn't sell well, but Loyd grew determined to find success.... http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480015 Mon, 10 Sep 2007 00:00:00 CDT http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480016 According to the Construction Industry Institute's ''Assessment of Owner Project Management Practices and Performance'' survey, about one out of every three projects is over budget or behind schedule. Construction projects of all kinds - from smaller remodeling to major new building, residential or commercial - are notorious for delays. Against these odds, how can you make your project a success - not a statistic?... http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480016 Mon, 10 Sep 2007 00:00:00 CDT http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480012 Conventional wisdom states that the residential construction market is in the middle of a downturn. But conventional wisdom, with all of its limitations, tends to be an incomplete or inaccurate reflection of market reality, especially when placed into a broader context.... http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480012 Mon, 03 Sep 2007 00:00:00 CDT http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480013 The reuse of existing buildings will become an increasingly favorable option in the building industry during the next 10 years, and there are several reasons why that is the case. http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480013 Mon, 03 Sep 2007 00:00:00 CDT http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480014 To establish a career as a general contractor, it takes more than just knowing the tools of the trade. Your toolbox must also contain the ''soft skills'' that are essential to success. As a third-generation general contractor in the business for more than 20 years, I've learned a few foundations of truth in our industry. Here are the four characteristics it takes to become a reputable general contractor:... http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480014 Mon, 03 Sep 2007 00:00:00 CDT http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480011 The climate crisis is often viewed as a large and unmanageable issue. And though it may seem like a governmental issue, from my perspective, governments are only part of the solution. Visionaries within companies can also make a big difference, if they have the will to do so.... http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480011 Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:00:00 CDT http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480008 Despite the perception that we now live in an email world, faxing is still a very important tool in the home-construction industry. Each day, thousands of pages of urgent and confidential information is transmitted over phone lines-where it sits in open trays on fax machines until whoever happens to be passing by delivers it to its intended destination. Assuming the fax doesn't meet up with a busy signal first.... http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480008 Mon, 20 Aug 2007 00:00:00 CDT http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480009 Although it's been said that "home is where the heart is," in the building trades it can also be said, more often than not, the office is wherever you're wearing your hard hat. Successful contractors and subs generally spend more than 90% of their time on the jobsite rather than at the central office. Often, the only time they see that office is before beginning work in the morning or after the day's jobsite labors are completed.... http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480009 Mon, 20 Aug 2007 00:00:00 CDT http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480010 Boral Ltd. expands its presence in the U.S.Northrop Grumman receives $285.5 million for NSC construction contractLeopardo Construction to build Greenbuild Chicago 2007 Legacy Project http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480010 Mon, 20 Aug 2007 00:00:00 CDT http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480004 ''It may take years for you to make partner'' How many times have you heard that one? How about ''Good luck balancing work and your personal life''? http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480004 Mon, 13 Aug 2007 00:00:00 CDT http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480005 Concrete has been in use since Roman times. The origin of the word concrete is from the Latin word "concretus," which means "mixed together." Undoubtedly, concrete is the world's most-used construction material. It is used for highways, parking lots, aqueducts, bridges, skyscrapers, dams, homes, driveways, and numerous other applications. The key features of concrete that make it the most preferred construction material are:... http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480005 Mon, 13 Aug 2007 00:00:00 CDT http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480006 Barrier construction to start on U.S. 395 between Carson City and MindenU.S. Concrete appoints Albanese to board of directorsNJ Transit's $7 billion Trans-Hudson Tunnel project http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480006 Mon, 13 Aug 2007 00:00:00 CDT http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480007 http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480007 Mon, 13 Aug 2007 00:00:00 CDT http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480001 Construction jobs are thriving—according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, construction laborers held about 1 million jobs in 2004 and about 15% of construction laborers were self-employed. The construction industry deals with an extensive array of work: from things like fitting windows and fixing burst pipes to building high-rises, bridges, and stadiums.... http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480001 Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:00:00 CDT http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480002 Rust Constructors earns National Safety AwardASU's school of construction will recruit women to overcome shortageLeopardo Construction will build Greenbuild Chicago 2007 Legacy Project http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480002 Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:00:00 CDT http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480003 Construction is one of the oldest activities in the world. Some lasting examples of construction projects are the pyramids in Egypt, the Taj Mahal in India, and the Eiffel Tower in France—all which remain awe-inspiring examples even today. In the United States, the construction industry is generally more concerned with the building and construction of structures like houses, offices, apartments, factories, roads, and bridges. In recent times, major construction projects have included... http://www.constructioncrossing.com/article/index.php?id=480003 Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:00:00 CDT