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Seven Construction Associations You Should Consider Joining

Fieldwire

Here are some reasons to consider joining an association: Expand your knowledge: Gain access to courses, seminars and educational materials to stay up to date on industry trends. American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC). Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA).

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PSMJ Resources Blog: 8 Quality Control Tips Every PM Should Know

PSMJ Resources

Develop in-house expertise, use an outside expert cost estimator when necessary and continually update and check the cost of items with suppliers and contractors. Click here to order or contact PSMJ Education Department at education@psmj.com or (800) 537-7765. American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). Newer Post.

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Specifications for design-build projects

Construction Specifier

In DBB, DNB, CMa, and CMAR, the owner directly hires a third-party design professional to prepare the construction documents—over which the owner has full control throughout the design stage—prior to the contractor preparing its final pricing and constructing the facility. These are used largely for horizontal projects.

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PSMJ Resources Blog: Construction jobs, spending show little 1- or.

PSMJ Resources

and 0.6%; residential specialty trade contractors, 1.0% from a year earlier, while public educational construction slid 0.9% American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). Among the five BLS construction employment categories, nonresidential building posted the strongest year-over-year results: a monthly drop of 0.7%