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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. AIC members serve the construction industry through professionalism and a commitment to high ethical standards. Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC).

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Contracting Reform Amendment Clears House; ConstructionPro Week Profiles 14 Other Proposals Potentially Affecting the U.S. Construction Industry

Construction Dive

A significant number of contractors, subcontractors, engineers, manufacturers of construction materials, and others would be affected by legislation now undergoing congressional consideration. Of particular importance is an amendment to National Defense Authorization legislation (H.R. For additional coverage of H.R.

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PSMJ Resources Blog: Is Rainmaking Too Hard, No Fun, and.

PSMJ Resources

Focus your attention on the types of clients and industries that have. Don’t overlook internal clients and sub-contractors. American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). you don’t know where to begin, try these things: • Identify a class of problems that you are passionate about. working with. GreenSource.

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PSMJ Resources Blog: How to Develop P3 Clients

PSMJ Resources

In the industry, you never know if there will be stiff competition for a P3 project… or, surprisingly, none at all! Here are several scenarios you might encounter: ◦ In some cases, but not many, they are general contractors able to finance projects. American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). GreenSource.

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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. In the industry, the informal term “bridging documents” is often used.

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

PSMJ Resources

BLS does not report seasonally adjusted rates by industry.) The fact that unemployment fell sharply over the year despite a very small increase in employment suggests that workers are leaving the industry to take work elsewhere, return to school or training, or drop out of the labor force—all ominous indicators for future recruitment.