Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 15, 2017

Currently, the construction insurance marketplace, excluding health insurance, proves to be a favorable environment for the insurance buyer. According to industry experts at risk management and commercial insurance brokerage firm Cavignac & Associates, in 2017, most business owners will be able to negotiate flat rates and some businesses may even see rate reductions.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 15, 2017

As ever larger numbers of green buildings are bought and sold, due diligence related to the green features of commercial buildings takes on an increasing importance. But apparently most real estate due diligence checklists are stuck in the 1980s and while they address matters ranging from title and zoning to tenants and leases, as well as review of litigation and physical property inspections, many green buildings are being transferred with little if any appreciation of the opportunities or for

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BD+C

JANUARY 15, 2017

After another year when the growth in multifamily housing exceeded expectations, apartment demand and property values could keep rolling through 2017. “The forces that have produced the best multifamily market in recent memory remain largely in place,” says John Affleck, apartment research strategist for CoStar Group.

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Housing 72

Construction Marketing Ideas

JANUARY 15, 2017

Patrick King has written an article describing the traits architectural, engineering and construction businesses should consider in defining their client relationships: The Picture of a Perfect Customer. There’s nothing magical nor secret in his suggestions, which relate to three Rs — Revenue, rapport and results. Clearly, it is right that you get along well with profitable […].

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Construction Cost Estimating

JANUARY 15, 2017

A truss is formed with an assembly of inflexible & elastic members which are connected as the triangles to perform like a beam. The tensile stress of mild steel is secure for working and it is approx. 20 times as compared to structural timber. Therefore, steel trusses are considered as cost-effective, particularly for largest extents. The angles are treated as the most vital elements for steel roof truss among different shapes of steel sections due to their capability to withstand both compr

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 15, 2017

ING Belgium chief, with long links to BESIX, succeeds Johann Beerlandt in March.

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