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Seattle Concrete Drivers Strike

Construction Equipment

Union ready-mix concrete truck drivers in Seattle voted to strike when their contract expired July 31. As of Wednesday, more than a quarter of them have walked off the job, according to the Seattle Times.

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A Home for the Holidays?—Typical Monthly Payment Down $300 From October Peak

Pro Builder

Not only is housing affordability improving, but homes are also lingering on the market for 39 days before going under contract, creating the largest supply increase on record, Redfin reports. The typical U.S. While more favorable homebuying conditions have resulted in a 4.6% monthly rise in mortgage-purchase applications and a 6.5%

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5 Marketing Responsibilities for Every Project Manager

PSMJ Resources

Negotiate Good Fees: Just as your PMs should take on developing. negotiate a solid fee, and then manage to meet or exceed the planned. Negotiate Good Fees: Just as your PMs should take on developing. negotiate a solid fee, and then manage to meet or exceed the planned. It’s. can lead to more work.

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PSMJ Resources Inc. Finds that A/E Billing Rates Decreased in 2010 as Firms Fell Victim to Pricing Pressure

PSMJ Resources

Reducing RISKS, Raising PRICES, & Negotiating Better Contracts will be offered at five locations this summer; July 14-15 in Atlanta, July 21-22 in Toronto, August 4-5 in Denver, August 18-19 in Chicago, and August 25-26 in Seattle. Get more information now , or call 1-800-537-PSMJ to register today!

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Location Focus: Washington – Scenic Vistas And Soaring Industry Side By Side

Business Facilities

More than 20 states had aggressively courted the aerospace giant when in the midst of negotiating a new contract with the Machinist’s Union it signaled it was willing to consider relocation its primary assembly facilities. Inslee praised the union workers who approved the new contract that sealed the state’s long-term deal with Boeing.

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Rory Woolsey's Construction Estimating Blog: Losing Your Shirt.

Rory Woolsey

Failing to Plan is Planning to Fail: Imagine a trip from Seattle to San Diego using a road map to Dallas, Texas. Rory is currently with The Gordian Group, leaders in expediting construction procurement through Job Order Contracting. “Negotiating” JOC. Good planning matters!! Woolsey, MBA. View my complete profile.

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Exciting products and fresh directions

Cassell Construction Estimating

Job prices continue to plummet as marginal contracting firms fight for survival. Therefore the companies with solid presence in public works, and negotiated markets are best-positioned for the current recession. March finds the bid market slowing in many areas, but holding its own in a few areas.

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