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Davis Bacon versus Prevailing Wage Rates & Construction

Job Order Contracting

Properly administered renovation, repair, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects that pays reasonable prevailing wage rates produce a higher percentage (greater then 90%) of project on-time and on-budget, and with higher overall satisfaction levels for project participants and benefactors (building users).

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Univ. of Nebraska-Omaha fire could prompt building code changes

BD+C

A dormitory fire at the University of Nebraska at Omaha that displaced with 42 students (but caused no injuries) could trigger local building code changes. The residence hall fire was the latest in a string of Omaha fires caused by discarded cigarettes.

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Granger Construction, Michigan Building and Construction Trades Council, Contractors and MIOSHA Sign Partnership

Construction Superintendent Magazine

The building will be occupied during the renovation process, which will require work to occur in a ten phase construction plan that eliminates exposure to hazards and minimizes disruption to the daily operations of the staff and students in adjacent spaces. frontpage'

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LEED Bird Collision Deterrence to be Required in Highland Park

Green Building Law Update

The State of Minnesota has since May 2013 required for all projects that receive general obligation bond funding from the State for new construction or major renovation apply the LEED SS Pilot Credit 55 standard. There’s no nationwide repository of bird casualties or injuries, so estimating the scope of this is difficult.

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LEED Bird Collision Deterrence to be Required in Highland Park

Green Building Law Update

The State of Minnesota has since May 2013 required for all projects that receive general obligation bond funding from the State for new construction or major renovation apply the LEED SS Pilot Credit 55 standard. There’s no nationwide repository of bird casualties or injuries, so estimating the scope of this is difficult.

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5 Signs Your Shopping Center Construction Contractor is Costing You Business

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Instead, landlords are focused on renovating shopping malls and remodeling office buildings to attract new tenants and entice existing tenants to renew their lease. Nothing scares customers away faster than the thought of potential injury. Sure the site is under construction, but are there clear paths free of debris and equipment?

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Thought Leader Series: Home Modifications to Increase Safety for Seniors

Contractor Connection

They’ve remodeled and renovated their home over the years to be exactly the way they want it to be. Falling at home is the #1 cause of injuries for seniors. Renovating kitchen cabinets to include shelves that pull out so seniors can more easily reach items. Retirement is for taking it easy, not work!They’ve

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