Bechtel opens new Arizona office amid semiconductor boom
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JULY 10, 2023
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Arizona Construction Salary Survey Says…
Carol Hagen
JANUARY 3, 2012
The Arizona Construction Salary Survey provides you with the employee compensation benchmarks for budgeting and data for best practices during your salary negotiations. for office personnel and 12% for management and executives. for office personnel and 12% for management and executives. for the field workers, 17.4%
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Arizona Sales Tax Prime Contracting Examples for 2015: How to Receive Automatic Updates
Carol Hagen
DECEMBER 1, 2014
Marj Weber, Irontree Construction Inc introduces the AZ sales tax panel (left to right): Craig McPike, Snell & Wilmer; Christie Comanita, Arizona Dept. Marj Weber, Irontree Construction Inc introduces the AZ sales tax panel (left to right): Craig McPike, Snell & Wilmer; Christie Comanita, Arizona Dept.
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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona
Business Facilities
AUGUST 23, 2017
Arizona is home to a surging ecosystem of global giants, early stage entrepreneurs and tech-savvy Millennial talent who are breaking new ground across a wide range of industry growth sectors. What’s more, Arizona offers a robust portfolio of programs and resources supporting both large and emerging tech employers. In 2016, U.S.
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Mortenson developing first CLT office building in Arizona
Construction Dive
JUNE 3, 2019
The five-story, 185,000-square-foot structure will feature 15-foot-tall exposed-wood ceilings with glulam supports as well as concrete and steel.
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Caterpillar Expands In Southern Arizona
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MAY 11, 2016
Construction and mining equipment manufacturer Caterpillar Inc. has selected Tucson, AZ as the new location for its surface mining and technology offices. The state has estimated the economic impact of Caterpillar’s consolidation in Southern Arizona at $600 million.
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Carol Hagen
MAY 21, 2010
Arizona Contractors In a Pickle? Arizona’s economic recover has probably been deferred 6-8 months with the sales tax increase passed earlier this week by voters and sadly will put more strain on the construction industry. As a construction company you will continue to keep your construction office overhead low.
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Flynn and AARA Construction Sign Letter of Intent
Flynn
OCTOBER 15, 2020
Flynn Group of Companies and AARA Construction Sign Letter of Intent. We are excited to announce that Flynn Group of Companies and AARA Construction Inc. Merging with Flynn allows for us to match the demand for the growth in the Arizona market. Says Jerry Spores, President of AARA Construction, Inc.
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RJM Construction Begins Renovations for Arizona Center for Hand Surgery in Phoenix
Construction Superintendent Magazine
FEBRUARY 4, 2014
PHOENIX, Ariz. -- RJM Construction recently began renovations for Arizona Center for Hand Surgery’s Phoenix location. RJM Construction will renovate 6,000 square feet of healthcare office space on the second floor at 370 East Virginia Ave. frontpage'
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An SBA Public Service Announcement: If You See Something, Say Something
Federal Construction Contracting Blog
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
On August 8, 2023, the VA issued an RFQ for boiler plant safety device testing, calibration and inspection for one of its facilities in Arizona. The contracting officer forwarded the protest to the cognizant SBA Area Office (Area Office). The non-awardee, Caldaia Controls, Inc.,
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Best Office/Retail/Mixed-Use: Union Tempe
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
acre surface parking lot into a dynamic 806,081-sq-ft residential and retail development adjacent to Arizona State University. In just 19 months, the project team transformed a 3.2-acre
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The History of Job Order Contracting – BEST VALUE CONSTRUCTION
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
BEST VALUE CONSTRUCTION. West Point managed to accomplish the following: Minimized the response time for facility construction. Reduced construction costs. 1999, Journal of Construction Education, Development of the Job Order Contracting (JOC) Process for the 21st Century, Dean T. The History of Job Order Contracting.
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Katerra adds two GCs to its stable
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
-based technology company that specializes in prefabricated construction services, is expanding that portfolio through its acquisition of UEB Builders and Fortune-Johnson General Contractors (F-J). UEB can now tap into Katerra’s sales network that includes 11 offices in the U.S.
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Ex-Cons Help Solve Construction Worker Shortage
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 11, 2018
The Southeastern Arizona Contractors Association and the Cochise County Sheriff's Office have teamed up to create "Framing Our Future" to serve both former inmates and area building contractors to help one another.
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Flynn and AARA Construction Sign Letter of Intent
Flynn
OCTOBER 15, 2020
Flynn Group of Companies and AARA Construction Sign Letter of Intent. We are excited to announce that Flynn Group of Companies and AARA Construction Inc. Merging with Flynn allows for us to match the demand for the growth in the Arizona market. Says Jerry Spores, President of AARA Construction, Inc.
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Higher Education/Research Best Project - Northern Arizona University Science and Health Building
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 24, 2016
Northern Arizona University’s $55-million Science and Health Building replacement facility in Flagstaff features laboratories, classrooms, faculty offices, lecture halls and a pedestrian bridge.
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Equipment Operator Dead After Soil Compactor Topples Over
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 8, 2019
The Arizona Pinal County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a deadly construction accident involving a soil compactor. In a video, it appears the roller has toppled over, killing the operator inside. A chopper flew over the scene afterward, filming a police and an ambulance on site.
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Construction Salary Survey
Carol Hagen
JANUARY 11, 2010
The Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) Valley of the Sun Chapter in Phoenix AZ has compiled the 2009 comprehensive salary survey as a resource for the construction industry. Thank you to the many associations and their members who participated in the survey for recognizing the value you add to the community.
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Sumitomo to Make Additional Investment in Sunstate Equipment Co., LLC
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 15, 2013
(January 15, 2013) - Sumitomo Corporation (Head Office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Kuniharu Nakamura; hereinafter, "Sumitomo"), through its 100 percent subsidiary, SMS International Corporation, has acquired controlling interest of Sunstate Equipment Co.,
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ENR Southwest Announces Preliminary Results for 2021 Top Contractors List
ENR Construction
MAY 14, 2021
The annual list is compiled on the basis of contracting work done last year within the Southwest region, by firms with permanent offices in Arizona, Nevada or New Mexico.
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Federal Construction Contractors and the OFCCP Audit
Carol Hagen
DECEMBER 3, 2010
Last week the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) Valley of the Sun Chapter had the pleasure of hearing from two fabulous Senior Compliance Officers, Mary Sneed-Hill and Cheryl Davis from the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). San Francisco Regional Office: (415) 625-7800.
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ENR Southwest Announces Preliminary Results for 2020 Top Contractors Lists
ENR Construction
MAY 1, 2020
The Top Contractor list is based on 2019 revenues for firms with permanent offices in Arizona, Nevada or New Mexico, as reported to us by the firms themselves.
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Collegiate sports becoming greener: Survey
BD+C
APRIL 10, 2014
Bloomington, IN - A survey conducted from May through June 2013 by the University of Arizona Office of Sustainability and published by read more. Architects Sustainable Design and Construction Building Owner Sustainable Development Contractors Collegiate Stadiums Designers Engineers Facility Managers Sports and Recreational Facility'
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Carol Hagen
JULY 16, 2009
I just presented a seminar to the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) Valley of the Sun Chapter in Phoenix today. Turns out that most construction firms, while using Microsoft Exchange Server , have not begun implementing a records retention plan concerning email.
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Unpacking the 2022 Construction Outlook with Amazon, Hensel Phelps, Autodesk, and ENR
Autodesk Construction Cloud
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
One thing has been consistent in the construction industry over the past two years, and that’s change. While construction has historically been perceived as lagging behind technological advances, many contractors across the globe realize how essential technology is to solving the micro and macro challenges they face today.
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My Week’s Dose of Education at Construction Association Meetings
Carol Hagen
SEPTEMBER 18, 2009
James talked about Facebook Groups being used to manage construction projects, EOS Advisor for seeing trends overtime and SmartBidNet to simplify Bid Management. They depend on educational opportunities to inform them as most do not have the luxury of a Chief Information Officer. .
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Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
The LEAN Integrated Construction Project Delivery Method. . It did so in response to a growing need for increasing and unsupportable demands for construction throughout Europe. The later are relatively new to JOC and are learning to improve their implementation and deployment of this LEAN construction delivery method.
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Caterpillar's Doug Oberhelman Receives ARTBA’s Highest Honor
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 11, 2016
Doug Oberhelman, chairman and chief executive officer of Peoria, Illinois-based Caterpillar Inc., 6 during the association’s national convention, held in Tucson, Arizona. is the sole recipient of the American Road & Transportation Builders Association’s (ARTBA) highest honor—the “ARTBA Award.” It was presented to Oberhelman Oct.
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History of Job Order Contracting – JOC, The LEAN Collaborative Construction Delivery Method
Building Information Management
SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
Military Academy, West Point, facility engineers realized the disadvantages of the design-bid-build construction delivery system, and implemented an a new indefinite delivery- indefinite quantity (IDIQ) facility maintenance contract which was first used by the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) in Belgium. 1987 – Navy JOC.
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Building Information Management
SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
Military Academy, West Point, facility engineers realized the disadvantages of the design-bid-build construction delivery system, and implemented an a new indefinite delivery- indefinite quantity (IDIQ) facility maintenance contract which was first used by the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) in Belgium. 1987 – Navy JOC.
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History of Job Order Contracting – JOC, The LEAN Collaborative Construction Delivery Method
Building Information Management
SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
Military Academy, West Point, facility engineers realized the disadvantages of the design-bid-build construction delivery system, and implemented an a new indefinite delivery- indefinite quantity (IDIQ) facility maintenance contract which was first used by the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) in Belgium. 1987 – Navy JOC.
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Carol Hagen
AUGUST 19, 2009
for the Construction Industry” at the American Subcontractors Association Arizona Chapter office. Every construction firm should have their company profile on LinkedIn and at least a few employees, particularly business development and human resources connected to LinkedIn. tools. .
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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
FEBRUARY 26, 2014
The winner of our top award emerged from a collaborative effort between Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC), the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), DMB Associates, Salt River Project (SRP), Maricopa County and the City of Mesa. Team members credited the newly formed Arizona Commerce Authority, created by Gov. manufacturing.”
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107 Why Contractors and the AEC Industry Need Cupcakes
Carol Hagen
JUNE 3, 2011
Contractors and the construction industry as a whole love celebrations. So why aren’t you celebrating construction milestones on social networks and your website making them social cupcakes? Too many construction professionals are focusing on the economic woes. It’s the same feeling around the world.
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7 Tips for Aligning Your Project Management Workflows & Construction Technology
Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 30, 2023
7 Tips for Aligning Your Project Management Workflows & Construction Technology How to achieve the best possible project management — and how an integrated, cloud-based construction software solution can help mhodges Wed, 08/30/2023 - 09:38 Effectively managing today’s construction projects can be a complex, exhaustive process.
Behind the Build: Interview with Chris Walker, VDC Project Manager at PENTA Building Group
Autodesk Construction Cloud
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
He’s achieved a lot, so it’s no wonder Chris has been named an Autodesk 40 Under 40 Construction Champion of 2022. Our home base is in Las Vegas, where I am, though we also have offices in Phoenix, Arizona, and Southern California, where we’ve expanded. Nobody has ever learned everything about construction.
Sempra U.S. Gas & Power, Con Edison Announce Solar Partnership
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MAY 21, 2013
The 150 megawatt Mesquite Solar 1 installation in Maricopa County, Arizona. When the second phase is fully constructed, expected in 2015, the project’s total operating capacity will be 150 MW. Photo courtesy of Sempra Energy. Posted by Heidi Schwartz. Sempra U.S. In September 2011, the U.S. The terms of the sale were not disclosed.
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10 Safety Topics for New Construction Workers
Construction Business Owner
OCTOBER 5, 2022
10 Safety Topics for New Construction Workers. Safety is a hot topic in construction. Construction Safety. Section In the Office. construction safety training. This white paper is provided by both Construction Business Owner and the sponsor who may follow-up with you regarding their products and/or services.
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Middle Market Construction Spending Trends
Construction Business Owner
MAY 3, 2022
Middle Market Construction Spending Trends. This report takes a closer look at just how much more the middle market is investing in technology and compares the upswing to spending on construction — an industry feeling outsized negative effects caused by external factors. Section In the Office. construction spending.
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Developing a Job Order Contracting Program
Building Information Management
JUNE 22, 2015
Kashiwagi and Ziad Al Sharmani Arizona State University Tempe, Arizona. With the competitive worldwide marketplace forcing facility owners to minimize operation and maintenance costs, many facility owners are moving to modular construction to reduce the need for complex engineering design. Reduced construction costs.
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4 Ways to Improve Sustainable Construction
Construction Business Owner
MAY 13, 2022
4 Ways to Improve Sustainable Construction. It’s no secret that modern construction has problematic effects on the environment. Millions of tons of construction and demolition waste goes directly into landfills. Millions of tons of construction and demolition waste goes directly into landfills. Section In the Office.
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Development of the Job Order Contracting (JOC) Process for the 21st Century
Building Information Management
APRIL 24, 2015
Kashiwagi and Ziad Al Sharmani Arizona State University Tempe, Arizona. With the competitive worldwide marketplace forcing facility owners to minimize operation and maintenance costs, many facility owners are moving to modular construction to reduce the need for complex engineering design. Reduced construction costs.
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Skilled labor shortage amplifies need to boost vocational education
The Korte Company
OCTOBER 5, 2018
We’re in the thick of a construction boom. But if you ask anyone in the business, the boom could be so much more but for a big problem: There are too few skilled laborers to meet construction demand across the country. in states like Nevada, Arizona, Texas and Florida) where populations are skyrocketing and new construction is booming.
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Every Owner Should Implement JOC – JOB ORDER CONTRACTING – for Renovation, Repair, Sustainabilty, and Maintenance Construction Projects
Building Information Management
APRIL 10, 2015
It’s Time for Efficient Construction Project Delivery. DBB is exclusively responsible for the construction sectors poor productivity versus all other business sectors. Job Order Contracting is an integrated, collaborative construction project delivery method with a 20 year+ track record. is simpler/easier to use; 4.)
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