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The Straight Talk On Labo(u)r Unions

Constructonomics

But regardless of the spelling, labor (labour) unions in the construction industry are like the pink elephant in the room that nobody dares to speak of. While construction labor unions can act and have acted as the 800 pound gorilla, in the previous reference they are clearly the pink elephant. *. For a few reasons.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

ACCOUNTING |. Accounting & Finance. Considering New Accounting Software? The Best Time to Go Live is… » Why Construction-Specific Accounting Software Costs More than Generic Accounting Software. I was doing some research on construction accounting softwares and came across your entry. STRATEGY |.

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Dennis Calvert, the right architect for Design-Build

The Korte Company

Design-Build was not always accepted in the industry. So when he encountered Ralph Korte’s vision of Design-Build in action, he saw the industry’s future. . But taking into account his proficiency in math and geometry, a family friend brought up architecture as a good field of study. Dennis’s dad was on board. .

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Amtrak Plans $6.5B Redevelopment of D.C.'s Union Station | ENR.

ENR Construction

Union Station. Enter your print subscription account. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Sustainability. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis.

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8 essential steps for effective project cost estimation and budgeting

Fieldwire

Finding your niche can benefit your brand, gaining repeat business from general contractors and design-build construction firms. Calculate labor costs Labor costs include worker wages, taxes, insurance premiums, retirement contributions, vacation and sick leaves, and union dues. On average, remodelers net 4.7% before taxes.

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State of the Construction Industry: April Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

That said, banning certain types of materials could drive contractors’ costs up and limit design and build options. Having a modern, cloud-based management solution for collaboration, compliance management, accounting, project management and more helps all team members work better together, enhancing safety and reducing risk.

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Mastering theme park construction coordination

The Korte Company

Master plans are labored over for years, accounting for all aspects of guests’ experiences. The 35,000-square-foot museum features a complex design that maximizes user experience. We built the popular restaurant and a neighboring retail space beneath the pavilion of iconic Union Station, once among the world’s busiest rail terminals.