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Building owners cite BIM/VDC as 'most exciting trend' in facilities management, says Mortenson report

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Mortenson Construction today released the results of a survey of more than 60 facilities professionals at the Construction Owners Association of America (COAA) 2013 Spring Seminar. Body Image: read more.

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YANMAR America Building $20M Training Facility In Georgia

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YANMAR America has invested $20 million and acquired 50-plus acres of land in Acworth, GA to build a new training and customer experience facility. Cherokee County was a desirable location for our new facility for many reasons,” commented YANMAR America president Tim Fernandez. Relocating or Expanding Your Business In Georgia.

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State of the Construction Industry: June Roundup

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A survey from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) found that 54 percent of highway contractors reported crashes in their work zones within the past year. This year, the AGC is using targeted web and mobile ads to educate motorists about the dangers, hoping to increasing safety for both workers and drivers.

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25 projects win awards for design-build excellence

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The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) has announced its 19th annual Design-Build Project/Team Award Winners. Recognized for exemplary collaboration and integration in design-build project delivery, the award-winning projects were evaluated by a distinguished panel of industry experts.

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Construction costs rise for 22nd straight month in November

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Construction costs in North America rose for the 22nd consecutive month in November as labor costs continued to increase, amid growing industry concern over the tight availability of skilled workers. The ECCI indicates that construction costs in North America have been on the rise for nearly two years since January 2012.

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LOCATION FOCUS: The Heartland of America Beats Strong

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Illinois is home to one of the world’s busiest airports, Chicago’s O’Hare International and a major commuter hub at Midway Airport. In addition, the state has more than 137 public use airports, 270 heliports and 840 aviation facilities. percent of the workforce has gained education beyond high school.

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