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Megaprojects Yield Megaprofits for Firms

Firms say large projects help with cyclical ups and downs

September 29, 2016

As the general building market continues to show strength, several top contractors have boosted their revenues, thanks in part to an increase in megaprojects.

Project Management

Should Project Owners Make Key Decisions on Schedules?

If the first instructions are on costs and cost loading, it does not bode well for on-time completion

Fredric L. Plotnick

September 6, 2016

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Why do contractors so often allow the owner to select the personnel and software for the project schedule?

Project Management

The Measured Mile: The Ultimate Arbiter of Construction Production

Why I like this method and why you should use it, too

John Rapaport

August 24, 2016

Measure the Mile in building construction through data based reporting.

Concrete Group Improves Model Code for Existing-Structure Repairs

ACI 562-16 aligns terminology with other structural standards

Nadine M. Post

July 19, 2016

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Code Requirements for Assessment, Repair and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Structures addresses spot fixes that might be needed after a structure has been in service.

Workers' Voices

Security Is the Reward for Carpenter and Foreman

Construction worker Maurice O'Connor builds interiors of N.Y. skyscrapers, landmarks

Richard Korman

July 6, 2016

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Maurice O’Connor has reached a satisfying place in life by building out the interior walls in Manhattan’s landmarks and skyscrapers.

Construction Costs

Strong Market Belies Fears About Building Construction in 2017

Will economic and political uncertainties cloud the future of the buildings market?

Gary J. Tulacz

July 6, 2016

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The market has been robust for several years and continues to be so today. However, many firms worry that economic and political uncertainties are starting to cloud the future of the buildings market.