5/15/2012 - Smart homes give new opportunities to contractors
The bottom line has been a top priority for construction companies over the past few years, with many trying to devise various methods of bolstering their profit margins. (read more) |
5/11/2012 - Northwestern starts work on new music hall
Northwestern University broke ground on a $117 million music hall this week at its Evanston campus. (read more) |
5/10/2012 - Waving in new technology
A unique renewable energy project was given a strong showing of support this week from the Australian government with nearly $10 million in funding. (read more) |
5/9/2012 - Construction and building management industries join the social media craze
Building management is now getting into social media with its own site. (read more) |
5/8/2012 - Mitigating costs of green building with construction software
Construction software can help builders accomplish a number of goals, ranging from digital takeoff to accounting. (read more) |
5/4/2012 - Construction starts on world's largest solar farm
Construction has started on the world's largest solar electric power plant. (read more) |
5/4/2012 - Wind farm dusts up more money for Washington contractors
Washington state contractors are no doubt using their digital takeoff software to prepare estimates for wind farms. (read more) |
5/3/2012 - Demand for green construction growing
Demand for green construction is growing at a steady rate. (read more) |
5/1/2012 - Green building market set to explode
For many construction companies, green building represents the future. (read more) |
4/30/2012 - Connecticut promotes green construction to create jobs
The State of Connecticut is focusing on the construction industry to promote growth in green jobs. (read more) |
4/30/2012 - Safety system employs radio sensors
A series of sensors and radio transmitters could be the next step in improving safety around worksites. (read more) |
4/27/2012 - New zoning makes going green easier
New zoning regulations could make it easier for developers to implement green technology into buildings in New York City. (read more) |
4/27/2012 - Researchers working on self-healing concrete
Researchers at Northumbria University are working to develop a construction material that seems like science fiction: self-healing concrete. (read more) |
4/24/2012 - NYC firm turns waste into work
Environmentalists have traditionally been quick to point fingers at the construction sector for rampant pollution and waste. (read more) |
4/23/2012 - Ultra-light structure incorporates hydraulics
Researchers from the University of Stuttgart have created a wooden shell that could revolutionize how bridges or rooftops are built. (read more) |
4/23/2012 - New food bank earns LEED certification
The Northern Illinois Food Bank's new 147,000 square-foot facility in Geneva was recently awarded a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. (read more) |
4/19/2012 - New glove may improve efficiency of construction workers
Workers have traditionally been the cornerstone of any successful construction company - the firm that makes the best use of its builders will generally succeed as a business. (read more) |
4/18/2012 - Building gets shaken up for engineering tests
Engineers at the University of San Diego are conducting unique tests to explore the effects that earthquakes have on buildings. (read more) |
4/12/2012 - Construction starts on Japan's largest solar power plant
Construction on Japan's largest solar power plant is set to begin in July, marking a shift in the country's energy policy. (read more) |
4/2/2012 - Green construction code gains popularity in US
Developers and contractors throughout the country are being encouraged to adopt the newly created International Green Construction Code. (read more) |
3/30/2012 - Green building: An opportunity for the construction sector?
There are currently more than 3.1 million "green jobs" in the U.S. (read more) |
3/29/2012 - Wind energy buoys Virginia construction
The push for natural energy sources is resulting in a windfall of new work for many construction companies. (read more) |
3/28/2012 - New green construction code launched for US builders
The 2012 International Green Construction Code (IgCC) has been launched. (read more) |
3/27/2012 - Seattle launches construction of new six-lane floating bridge
No stranger to bridges and waterway construction, the city of Seattle will break ground on a new floating bridge Thursday. (read more) |
3/23/2012 - San Francisco questions level of green building compliance
It's one thing to establish a series of green building and construction management regulations, it's another thing to ensure compliance. (read more) |
3/21/2012 - Contractors should weigh energy/lighting decision carefully
Rising energy costs and sustainability imperatives have driven many construction management firms to invest in comprehensive lighting solutions to lower electricity costs for property owners. (read more) |
3/19/2012 - Green building conference to focus on development of Chinese construction market
Construction experts from around the globe will convene at the inaugural Ecobuild China Conference in Shanghai next month. (read more) |
3/15/2012 - Unforeseen costs of zero-energy buildings not enough to stall demand
Construction of net-zero energy buildings (ZEBs) are beginning to take off in the U.S. (read more) |
2/28/2012 - Waste Management recognizes leaders in construction sustainability
More and more companies are embracing sustainability programs and strategies not merely for environmental concerns, but for economic and social imperatives as well. (read more) |
2/23/2012 - Construction firms noting benefits of sustainable building
A lot of contracting firms have been reluctant to jump on the sustainability bandwagon, but in coming years green construction project management is likely to become a market imperative. (read more) |
2/14/2012 - USGBC to publish draft of 2012 LEED update
The U.S. Green Building Council will soon publish the third draft of the 2012 update to the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) green building program. (read more) |
2/13/2012 - 'Consumerization' of technology encouraging more construction companies to use software
The so-called "consumerization" - or simplification - of technology has led to more contractors using construction software, ConstrucTech asserts. (read more) |
2/10/2012 - Mobile technology provides construction companies with new opportunities
Construction software doesn't have to be used exclusively with traditional desktop computers and laptops. Now, basic software is being developed with mobile devices. (read more) |
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