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Gearing Up for the New Year!

Construction Dive

Construction Law -- Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) has applauded Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder (R) for signing into law legislation (Public Acts 348 and 349) that will allow workers in the state to decide whether or not to join a union. Michigan is the 24th state to approve legislation of this sort.

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Guide to Top 2022-23 Construction Conferences & Events

Autodesk Construction Cloud

This year’s event features training and techniques in concrete and masonry, countless exhibits from original equipment manufacturers, and educational certification seminars. It takes place at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square this year. The 25th annual event will take place in Detroit, Michigan, from October 24–27, 2023.

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UPDATE: Seven New Locations Added To President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Los Angeles, CA (Neighborhoods of Pico Union, Westlake, Koreatown, Hollywood, and East Hollywood). Articles By Location Articles By Topic California Daily News Education Featured Post Georgia Illinois Indiana Kentucky Michigan Missouri North Carolina Oklahoma Online Features Pennsylvania Texas U.S. - Far West U.S. - Mid Atlantic U.S.

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Critical Issues and BIM – NIBS buildingSMART alliance conference – January 7-11, 2013

Building Information Management

a 75 year old Sheet Metal/HVAC Contractor in Holly Michigan. Steve received his Certificate of Management – Building Information Modeling from the AGC in 2011. He holds a degree in construction management and an MBA both from Bradley University; and a certification in construction document management from CSI.

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Critical Issues and BIM – NIBS buildingSMART alliance conference – January 7-11, 2013

Building Information Management

a 75 year old Sheet Metal/HVAC Contractor in Holly Michigan. Steve received his Certificate of Management – Building Information Modeling from the AGC in 2011. He holds a degree in construction management and an MBA both from Bradley University; and a certification in construction document management from CSI.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report

Business Facilities

Not surprisingly, the traditional Northern auto centers (Michigan, Ohio, Indiana) continue to rule the roost as supply chain Jobs Leaders. They were joined by Rust Belt giants Michigan and Ohio, which rode the wave of a resurgent U.S. We don’t want to tip our hand, but don’t be surprised if these two categories eventually merge.

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GSA, LEED, USGBC, and Politics

Building Information Management

LEED Certification, and LEED in general has been a GREAT marketing tool. Green Building Certification Institute. Service Employees International Union. USGBC West Michigan Chapter. Western Michigan University. That said, should LEED be a requirement? Is LEED cost effective? Should LEED be modified? How can that be?