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Top OSHA Violations in Construction (2021)

Levelset

Construction is an inherently dangerous business,” says Peter Lindborg , a construction attorney based in Los Angeles, California. Schedule delay. Shutdowns cause schedule delays , which can be incredibly expensive on their own. Safety is independent of both cost and schedule,” says Peter Lindborg. Legal fees.

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2023

Autodesk Construction Cloud

In her previous role as BIM Coordinator for the Los Angeles Community College District, Lil's team identified technologies and applications of Building Information Modeling. She also ensured DPR team members received proper training and resources so the entire organization could put construction tech to good use. Albert Franco Sr.

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Dennis Calvert, the right architect for Design-Build

The Korte Company

They weren’t just a builder, but could bring ideas from a scheduling, cost and material selection standpoint. On a flight to Los Angeles to meet their Pan Am Industries partners for the project, Dennis had a breakthrough. . The design partners in Los Angeles loved the idea. Jenny had commissioned a well-known St.

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LOCATION FOCUS: California Dreamin’ – A Rebound Fueled By New Energy

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

It is anticipated that the Draft EIR will be brought before the Planning Commission for certification in March 2013. Based on our current project schedule, it is anticipated that the project could break ground toward the end of 2013. Barstow is strategically situated midway between Los Angeles and Las Vegas.

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FEATURE STORY: Racing To Be Ready – U.S. Ports Prepare for Post Panamax Era

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Major maritime shipping hubs including Los Angeles/Long Beach, Seattle/Tacoma and Oakland are ready to service the huge post-Panamax containers. Rail freight facilities in Los Angeles are being upgraded to make the turnaround times even faster. Construction on that facility is scheduled to start in the third quarter.

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GSA, LEED, USGBC, and Politics

Building Information Management

GSA is ahead of schedule in reducing its potable water and electricity use. Chatham County Commission. International Commissioning Engineers West, Inc. Commissioning & Green Building Solutions, Inc. Commissioning WorCx. TriStar Commissioning, Inc. USGBC Los Angeles Chapter. Integral Group.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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The Sunset Route, the 760-mile Union Pacific corridor between the ports of Los Angeles and El Paso, is an important transcontinental route for goods and business. In fact, the first established service is scheduled to begin on May 1, 2014 between the Port of Mobile and the Itawamba County Port in Fulton, Mississippi.