Southwest City Scoop: Construction Starts in Phoenix
ENR Construction
APRIL 30, 2018
Information about construction activity in Phoenix, Ariz.
Education Abounds at the Phoenix Tech Summit
Carol Hagen
OCTOBER 2, 2009
So here are a few gems I found at the vendor booths: Able Information Technologies Inc had invited Elliptical Mobile Solutions to showcase the S.P.E.A.R. While Social Media is a buzz, most government agencies are using it just for notifications and postings of public information. The top 10% of IT leaders are noticeably different.
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GM To Hire 1,000 High Tech Employees In Phoenix Region
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MARCH 7, 2013
General Motors is hiring 1,000 high-tech employees to staff an Information Technology Innovation Center in this Phoenix suburb, joining Austin, Texas; Roswell, Ga., GM expects to hire more than 4,000 new information technology workers over the next three to five years to staff the four centers. and Warren, Mich.,
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New MCAA President Takes Helm
Contractor Magazine
MARCH 11, 2019
Last week in Phoenix, he claimed the group's top spot after years leading MCAA’s Technology Initiative. As a result, more members now have better tools to provide faster information to field technicians and improve installation productivity. "The future is now," says Brian Helm, MCAA's 2019 President.
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It’s Tax Time. Is Your Construction Organization Ready?
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JANUARY 23, 2019
The symposiums are being held in San Francisco , Phoenix , Philadelphia and Tyson’s Corner, Virginia. Click on your city of interest for more information or to register and save your spot — as space is filling up fast! Click on your city of interest for more information or to register and save your spot — as space is filling up fast!
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7 ways multifamily designers can promote wellness in urban communities
BD+C
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Property Markets Group | X Phoenix. X-Phoenix pushes the boundaries of what wellness means—spaces that address both the body and the mind. Property Markets Group | X Phoenix. Photo courtesy Shepley Bulfinch Creating neurodivergent spaces Neurodiversity refers to how someone processes information different from most individuals.
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Promoting wellness in urban communities
BD+C
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Property Markets Group | X Phoenix. X-Phoenix pushes the boundaries of what wellness means—spaces that address both the body and the mind. Property Markets Group | X Phoenix. Photo courtesy Shepley Bulfinch Creating neurodivergent spaces Neurodiversity refers to how someone processes information different from most individuals.
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Where the Buyers Are (Moving To and Leaving)
Pro Builder
AUGUST 28, 2020
Sacramento has overtaken Phoenix as the most popular destination for homebuyers looking to move to a different metro area. Sacramento, Phoenix and Las Vegas—all places with a median home price of under $475,000—are perennial hotspots for migrants. CORONAVIRUS: RESOURCES AND INFORMATION. Demographics.
Phoenix Kitchen Remodeling Company, Republic West Remodeling, Begins High-End, Complex Kitchen Remodel Incorporating Numerous Creative Elements
U.S. Construction
MARCH 29, 2012
Phoenix kitchen remodeling company , Republic West Remodeling, announced it has started construction on a multifaceted kitchen remodeling project for a Phoenix custom home. For more information on Republic West Remodeling, visit [link]. The timeline for the project is one month with completion scheduled for April 20, 2012.
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3 Cities Out-of-Town Buyers Are Eyeing Most
Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020
The most interest from these searchers are in Sacramento, Austin, and Phoenix. Sacramento and Austin–like Phoenix, Las Vegas and Atlanta, which round out the top five–are affordable relative to coastal areas, with median home prices under $475,000 in August, compared with $1.5 CORONAVIRUS: RESOURCES AND INFORMATION.
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Make It Resilient 2024 Student Contest Encourages New Ways to Build for Extreme Environments
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JANUARY 29, 2024
In traveling to Phoenix-based construction technology firm Nox Innovations, he explores firsthand how builders are constructing for extreme environments here and gleaning lessons about resilience that could be extended beyond planet Earth. Make It Resilient 2024 is now open, and the deadline to submit is June 24, 2024.
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August Home Price Growth Rate Sees 2-Year High
Pro Builder
OCTOBER 27, 2020
There were three US cities that experienced much higher gains: Phoenix, Seattle, and San Diego. “A Coronavirus Resources and Information. The index’s 10-City Composite also saw a 4.7% jump, while the 20-City Composite jumped by 5.2% year over year. Market Data + Trends. Market Data + Trends.
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Pandemic Slows Single-Family Rent Growth to Decade Low
Pro Builder
JULY 21, 2020
Phoenix is still seeing strong rent growth at 6% year-over-year. On the other hand, Phoenix’s employment decline was much less precipitous. . CORONAVIRUS: RESOURCES AND INFORMATION. The weak May numbers are nearly half of the growth seen last year when rent grew by 2.5% nationally. Rent growth also varies widely by city.
Leading Technology and Strategy Speakers Lined Up for Viewpoint’s Digital Contractor Roadshow Series
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MARCH 7, 2018
In order to keep you informed of new technology trends and best practices in an ever-changing industry, we are bringing the top thought leaders of the industry to share valuable and timely insights for your construction company. Viewpoint’s Digital Contractor Roadshow is kicking off soon and we are on our way to a city near you !
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Homes on Private Islands See More Activity Amid Pandemic
Pro Builder
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
A couple from Phoenix once rented a home in Muskoka, dreaming one day to purchase part of one of the private islands. Coronavirus Resources and Information. The pandemic pushed the couple to make the decision, providing them with the ability to live and work remotely. It’s the same in Europe,” he added. Market Data + Trends.
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Home Value Growth Slows, Potential Decline to Come
Pro Builder
JUNE 18, 2020
Home value growth slowed the most over April in a mix of the most expensive areas (San Francisco, San Jose, Los Angeles and Seattle), formerly fast-growing markets (Phoenix, Columbus and Indianapolis) and metros in states with a relatively high number of COVID-19 cases (Detroit and Pittsburgh). CORONAVIRUS: RESOURCES AND INFORMATION.
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Return to Work Begins to Impact Housing Demand
Pro Builder
AUGUST 5, 2021
Buyers that are getting bid out or can’t afford a home in this market, are turning to rentals or staying on the sidelines, Bruno Aropovia, a realtor in Phoenix said. Coronavirus Resources and Information. Read More. . Multifamily. Market Data + Trends. Multifamily.
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Federal Construction Contractors and the OFCCP Audit
Carol Hagen
DECEMBER 3, 2010
The Phoenix District office of OFCCP shared that the most common record keeping error (found in 42 of 50 contractor’s evaluations in western states) is not following the Subcontractor Award Notification 41 CFR 60-4.2(d)(3) Additional information can be found in the Technical Assistance Guide (PDF).
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Carol Hagen
SEPTEMBER 18, 2009
I wonder if those in attendance have gone on-line to research these applications or if they’ve shared this information upstream yet? They depend on educational opportunities to inform them as most do not have the luxury of a Chief Information Officer. . After all this information, I’ll see you at the water cooler.
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Facebook is Scary
Carol Hagen
OCTOBER 29, 2010
Facebook has been criticized frequently on their default privacy settings, but what’s frightening is they continue to want permission to access more information. Yesterday I met Karen Thomas, Director at Global Diversity Consulting, LLC at the American Subcontractors Association membership mixer in Phoenix.
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Behind the Build: Interview with Chris Walker, VDC Project Manager at PENTA Building Group
Autodesk Construction Cloud
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
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. There’s all this information that we need to communicate to several people. Technology has improved that by bringing information to one platform and making it accessible.
Construction Software Partly Cloud(y)
Carol Hagen
MAY 28, 2010
Now I live in the Phoenix metro area so for me I’m good with bandwidth. With cloud access can’t someone steal my password and access my information? What’s intriguing is that they host Intuit products better that Intuit does and are based here in Phoenix. I appreciate it!
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Upcoming Webinars & Construction Events in April 2022
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MARCH 28, 2022
Since 1989, AASHTO has brought together persons in government and private industry who are interested in the use of geographic information systems (GIS) for transportation purposes. Advancing Prefabrication (Phoenix, AZ). Stay tuned, as the event venue is still to be determined for this event. Get more details.
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A Day in the Life of a Green Building Attorney
Green Building Law Update
DECEMBER 18, 2016
Representing client in telephone informal mediation of construction dispute aimed at keeping construction on schedule while apportioning responsibility for design defect. Drafting settlement agreement and release reflecting amicable resolution of disputes and differences arising out of construction of green building. 04:00 p.m.
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Guide to Top 2023-24 Construction Conferences & Events
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JUNE 28, 2023
Get more details SMACNA Annual Convention 2023 (Phoenix, Arizona) October 15-18, 2023 The trade show at the SMACNA (Sheet Metal, Air Conditioning National Association) Annual Convention will take place at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge in 2023. This is one of two key gatherings offered by CMAA each year.
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Real Property Owners with JOC Experience Needed! – National Job Order Contracting Study
Building Information Management
JUNE 22, 2015
Confidentiality – The PBSRG/ASU will be collecting and analyzing all JOC performance information. Contractors who participate will be able to use the performance information and the education that comes from this research. PBSRG will keep all data collected confidential unless given permission to share with other parties.
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Augmented Reality Now: How 3D Visualization is Changing the Construction Industry
Carol Hagen
DECEMBER 13, 2010
I met James in Phoenix last year when he was the speaker for a construction association dinner meeting and we have been friends (and admirers of each other) ever since. Precise Geographic Information System (GIS) data. Front and rear facing high resolution cameras. Light sensor. Proximity sensor. Audio sensor.
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Building Information Management
AUGUST 10, 2012
Phoenix Fire Station #32, Community Room. 42nd Place, Phoenix, AZ . If you have not registered for meetings online, please click LOGIN button for information on creating your ACE website account. ACE Job Order Contracting (JOC) Certificate Program. Mondays, 7:30 – 11:30 a.m. August 27th - December 17th. (No
Lean Construction, Payroll and Equipment Tracking
Carol Hagen
JULY 8, 2010
Recently representatives of Mortenson spoke at a NAWIC Greater Phoenix Chapter meeting and discussed renewable energy (showcasing a wind farm project in Hawaii) and how lean construction practices have improved productivity and their bottom line. Lean Construction has been a hot topic for the past few years and is still gaining momentum.
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Contractor Magazine
FEBRUARY 21, 2012
— Over the past two months, Hobaica Services has given the gift of cooling and heating to eight deserving families living in metro-Phoenix and its surrounding communities. In total the BEGIN program has given away and installed 23 units in the Phoenix area since 2008 at no cost to the homeowners. Advertisement. ); //.
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Does a BIM Requirement Stop You From Bidding?
Carol Hagen
JANUARY 10, 2012
Building Information Modeling (BIM) has become an industry standard on complex construction projects. Just last week the Phoenix Revit Users Group had Jim Balding, founder and CEO of the Ant Group speak about where the new technologies are heading. An investment of 6-18 months and $80-100,000 is not uncommon to hear.
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JOC Study Announced – Value of Job Order Contracting and Integrated Project Delivery
Building Information Management
NOVEMBER 25, 2014
The initial announcement and additional information are included below for your review. via [link] – 4Clicks Solutions develops and delivers a comprehensive suite of construction cost estimating and project management software to connect people, information and processes – anytime, anywhere. 577-3726) Jacob Kashiwagi.
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Building Information Management
AUGUST 10, 2012
Location- To be Confirmed - Phoenix, AZ. For more information on group discounts, please contact Jacki Houchens at 480-965-9359. JOC Cost Estimating Workshop – JOB ORDER CONTRACTING. Job Order Contracting (JOC) Estimating Workshop August 22 & 23, 2012. 8:00a.m – 4:30 p.m – Check in at 7:30 a.m. Registration Fee.
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E-Discovery in Construction Litigation
Carol Hagen
JANUARY 8, 2014
As a panelist for the Arizona Bar Association luncheon yesterday along with Kathy Kozen, Esq, Director of Discovery Services for D4 E-Discovery and Russell Yurk, Esq, Jennings Haug and Cunningham, a crowd of 80+ lawyers filled the room at the Phoenix Country Club. BIM files are exceedingly large.
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120 Cost Estimating for Job Order Contracting Class
Building Information Management
AUGUST 7, 2012
Location – To be Confirmed – Phoenix, AZ. • For more information on group discounts, please contact Jacki. JOC Cost Estimating Class – August 22nd – 2012. joc-estimating-workshop-aug-2012-3. P R O G R A M D E S C R I P T I O N. Job Order Contracting (JOC). Estimating Workshop. August 22 & 23, 2012. 8:00 a.m. –
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Guide to Top 2022-23 Construction Conferences & Events
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JANUARY 6, 2022
LCI Lean in Design Forum (Phoenix, AZ). The LCI Lean in Design Forum is back in person in 2022 and will take place in Phoenix, Arizona, on May 4–5, 2022. You can check this link for more information as it’s released. Join their mailing list to make sure you’re getting the latest information on the conference as it’s released.
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#4 Respiratory Protection: Understanding Top OSHA Violations of 2013
Safety Services Company
NOVEMBER 14, 2013
The regulation obligates employers to: select the correct respirator when needed; provide medical evaluations; require fit testing and proper use; ensure proper care, maintenance and use; provide training and information. What are businesses getting in trouble for? – for six violations with $50,050 in proposed penalties.
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Demystifying fire-retardant treated wood specifications
Construction Specifier
NOVEMBER 27, 2021
million-sf) panelized roof system using interior FRT lumber and plywood in Phoenix, Arizona. The lack of information, leading to incomplete or inappropriate specifications, is the underlying reason for substitutions. Type I: 111,484-m2 (1.2 Product substitutions. Substitutions will happen no matter how comprehensive the specification.
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98 Pulse: 08/13/2012
ENR Construction
AUGUST 13, 2012
Information Technology. Route 60 within the cities of Phoenix and Glendale. Phoenix, 85007. Much information for pulse is derived from McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge. Information is provided on construction projects in following stages in each issue of ENR: Planning , Contracts/Bids/Proposals and Bid/Proposal Dates.
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43 BUSINESS REPORT: Indiana Employment is Getting Bigger, Faster
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
FEBRUARY 26, 2013
Job commitments for other sectors include: logistics (2,388), food production (2,022), life sciences (1,606) and information technology (1,589). Phoenix, AZ-based baked goods maker Cafe Valley will create ?400 HOT ACTIVITY IN HOOSIER COUNTRY. Mitsubishi Engine North America will begin manufacturing auto turbochargers in a new $10.8-million
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40 FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
FEBRUARY 26, 2014
Entered By: Greater Phoenix Economic Council. 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. (Photo: solarsystems-usa.net). manufacturing.”
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7 Construction Trends That Will Propel the Industry in 2022
Lets Build
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
The drone service company Extreme Aerial , is using drones to survey and map a desert location in Phoenix, Arizona. Read more: KPMG Report: The value of Information Management in construction for VolkerWessels. The site is designated as the future location for a semiconductor facility.
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Grand Canyon hikes to the bottom: the natural wonder without the crowds
Construction Test
APRIL 24, 2020
American Airlines flies daily to Phoenix from Sydney and Melbourne via Los Angeles. The National Park Service provides information about trekking the South Kaibab or Bright Angel trails, as well as accommodation options and permits. Jamie Lafferty travelled as a guest of Visit Arizona. From there, the park is a three-hour drive north.
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The Inefficiencies of the Latest Energy Code
Pro Builder
JUNE 3, 2023
Thus, for a typical single-family home in Phoenix, the payback period for that investment in additional ceiling insulation would be about 170 years—far longer than the homeowner's 30-year mortgage. Energy Information Agency. The analysis indicated average energy savings of $0.67 per month in Climate Zone 2 (see map below) and $0.92
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