Related Links: Unions Ramp up Direct Marketing to Owners on PLAs Sean McGarvey, president of the Building and Construction Trades Dept. of the AFL-CIO, believes it is time for organized labor to rethink how the BCTD delivers its message to politicians and industry. The moment could be at hand, with Capitol Hill debating immigration and lingering concerns about nationwide construction jobs.McGarvey warmed to the task during his keynote address at the Building Trades 2013 National Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C., on April 22-24.During the 2012 election cycle, McGarvey claimed, the building trades—along with the carpenters and operating engineers—were the No.
With natural gas production continuing to gain momentum, the oil and gas industry is fueling major construction work in the region. The total cost of the top 25 projects that broke ground in the region in 2012 was $13.2 billion, a $1.1-billion increase over the previous year, according to ENR Texas & Louisiana's Top Starts list. Megaprojects in the oil and gas, petrochemical and energy sectors provided the big boost to this year's list. Analysts believe these projects are just the first swell of a huge wave of future work. Related Links: Top Project Starts of 2012 Liquid Gold The
With billions of dollars in public-sector construction under way, the San Francisco Bay area is an epicenter of activity for design and construction firms that build government-funded facilities.
For three years, Engineering News-Record has showcased the top young professionals in several regions around the country. This year, ENR features a Top 20 Under 40 list focused exclusively on the Northwest for the first time.
Jansons shot the top photo during construction of the Bing Concert Hall at Stanford University. "The high vantage point of this photograph really shows off the symmetry of the hall and the curved architecture of the acoustic panels," he says. "One can see how the curved panels complement the curved seating areas below. You really get a sense of the intimate concert experience that will be produced here." Jansons shot the photo with a Nikon D7000 at 12mm focal length and f/8 at 1/3 of a second. Photographer: Robert Jansons/Hawkeye Photography Submitted By: Cupertino Electric Inc., San Jose Photographer: Ross
Related Links: Summary of new ASCE report on infrastructure investment ENR 8/1/11: ASCE Report Warns of Crumbling Infrastructure, Job Losses [surface transportation] The investment shortfall in U.S. infrastructure could total $1.1 trillion in 2020 and may reach $4.7 trillion in 2040, according to a new report by the American Society of Civil Engineers.The report, released on Jan. 15, concludes that if shortfalls hit those levels, the economy could suffer significantly in the coming years, and have negative effects on businesses and households.The report, “Failure to Act: The Impact of Current Infrastructure Investment on America's Economic Growth,” is the fifth and
Along with the complex new Outpatient Specialty Clinic at the existing 50-acre V.A. Medical Center campus in Vancouver, Wash., came concerns over scheduling and supply deliveries for the intricate pieces of the $5.9-million building.
A shining example of the roster of outstanding projects in the Pacific Northwest sits perched on a high hillside overlooking the Columbia River Gorge. The expansion and renovation of the Maryhill Museum of Art in Goldendale, Wash., features a design that is both modernistic and respectful of the existing historic site, combining smart engineering and well-executed construction.
