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Construction of First Offshore Wind Farm Is Underway

Susan Young — Wed, 06 May 2015 14:41:26 +0000

Rhode Island is the backdrop of the nation’s first wind farm. The project—developed by Deepwater Wind—will consist of a five-turbine, 30-megawatt wind farm that will produce enough energy to power all homes and businesses on Block Island. Previously, Block Island has relied on diesel generators, according to the Sierra Club. Bruce Nilles of the Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal Campaign, says the construction is a “landmark moment” for the U.S. wind industry.

http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2015/04/28/3651715/deepwater-wind-project-construction-starts/

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Pennsylvania Troopers Embed with Road Construction Crews to Stop Speeders

Susan Young — Tue, 05 May 2015 17:39:37 +0000

This summer, ‘Operation Orange Squeeze’ gets underway in the Keystone State. State troopers will be positioned in construction vehicles inside highway work zones with radar equipment. “They’ll relay speeders to other troopers waiting outside the work zones who will then pull over and issue tickets,” according to a post on EquuipmentWorld.com. The post says that since 2012, two Pennsylvania Turnpike employees have been killed after being struck by vehicles entering work zones. In addition, there were 150 crashes in work zones last year.

Troopers go undercover from construction vehicles in speeding crackdown on Pennsylvania work zones

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Construction PMs Using Drones

Susan Young — Mon, 04 May 2015 15:38:08 +0000

It’s a sophisticated toy. That’s how one project manager describes the ease of use associated with drones his company has been using on construction projects in Seattle and several other areas. “We’re saving the owner money because we’re not spending money each month to have a plane fly over, plus we can use it for much more information gathering,” says Kevin Butts. He’s the senior project manager for a housing development expansion, and is employed by The Weitz Co. of Des Moines, Iowa. “Frankly, in the construction industry, we’re just at the tip of the iceberg of what we can use this tool for,” says Butts.

http://www.seattletimes.com/business/drones-check-on-issaquah-project/

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Architecture Billings on the Rise; Indicate Construction Growth

Susan Young — Thu, 30 Apr 2015 12:45:49 +0000

The Architecture Billings Index, or ABI, is a leading economic indicator of construction activity. The March ABI brings good news for construction jobs, as the score reflects healthy growth. “The ABI reflects the approximate nine-to-twelve month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending,” says a post on BDCNetwork.com. There were some decreases, including in the Northeast, where severe weather hampered billings and work.

http://www.bdcnetwork.com/architecture-billings-index-accelerates-march

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Modular Construction Growing in Multifamily Housing

Susan Young — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 18:12:39 +0000

The multifamily housing market is poised for strong growth this year, and modular construction has an important role in the boom. Tom Hardiman, executive director of the Modular Building Institute (MBI) says the approach is ideal because it shortens the overall construction schedule allowing for earlier occupancy and quicker return on investment. Modular construction can also reduce the high cost of labor, according to a post on NREIonline.com.

http://m.nreionline.com/multifamily/multifamily-embraces-modular-construction

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Project Managers Tour Bloated VA Hospital Construction Jobsite

Susan Young — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 15:10:23 +0000

In Aurora, Colorado, construction professionals joined news reporters for an inside peek at a Veteran’s Administration hospital that’s being built. The $1.73 billion project is mired in controversy. It’s well over budget and delayed, as contractors point fingers at VA officials, and vice versa. To try and sort out the mess, the project is now operating under a provisional contract managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Meanwhile, contractor Kiewit-Turner is keeping some 650 construction workers on site on an interim contract, reports The Denver Post. That’s barely half the number employed at the site before the shutdown.

http://www.9news.com/story/news/local/2015/04/18/behind-the-scenes-at-vas-173b-colo-hospital-project/26000535/

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Data Visualization Transforming Construction Jobs

Susan Young — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 11:06:21 +0000

The graphics and images may be one dimensional, but the data can be a deal breaker. Construction companies are using data visualization tools to improve business processes, writes Paul Tibbert on ConstructionGlobal.com. “These tools help inject enhanced quality, accuracy, accountability, efficiency, efficacy, predictability, profitability, cost and safety into the business,” says Tibbert. His post profiles a Detroit company and how it is benefits from moving into this new, simplified age of information.

http://www.constructionglobal.com/majorprojects/441/How-data-visualization-is-transforming-the-construction-industry-in-2015

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Should You Hire Job Hoppers?

Susan Young — Mon, 20 Apr 2015 20:45:17 +0000

Some employers don’t want to risk bringing on a person who’s likely going to leave them in a year or two, writes Nicole Fallon on BusinessNewsDaily.com. “But other employers have found that, with the right management techniques, even someone with a propensity toward shorter tenures can make a strong, lasting impact on the organization.” Where do you stand on this issue? Are job hoppers a resource drain or do you view them as ambitious go-getters?

http://www.businessnewsdaily.com/7911-managing-short-term-employees.html

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Las Vegas Finally Seeing Rebound in Construction Work

Susan Young — Fri, 17 Apr 2015 17:42:19 +0000

It’s been a long time coming, but the construction industry is picking up nicely in Vegas. The area that was hit hard when the 2008 recession struck is now slowly inching its way back in the market. Eli Segall writes on VegasInc.com: “Developers are building or planning to construct apartment complexes, industrial properties, big-box retail and single-family homes around the 215 Beltway between Interstate 15 and Flamingo Road.” Swedish furniture retailer IKEA just announced it will be opening a store in Las Vegas. Today, 48,500 people work in construction locally, up 39 percent from the depths of the recession, reports Segall.

http://vegasinc.com/business/real-estate/2015/apr/13/developments-southwest-valley-rise-after-years-del/

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Violence Spikes at Construction Jobsites

Susan Young — Thu, 16 Apr 2015 14:40:57 +0000

How can construction employers and contractors prevent violent crimes from occurring at jobsites? Whether it’s an onsite shooter, harassment or bullying, supervisors must be trained and prepared if problems arise. There are some frightening examples of deadly violence mentioned in this post, from Chicago to Austin to Charleston, South Carolina. Find out what professionals are advising to safeguard your jobsites and construction workers, including when to call the police.

http://www.constructiondive.com/news/construction-sites-turn-into-crime-scenes-as-violence-spikes/384613/

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