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Seven Construction Associations You Should Consider Joining

Fieldwire

Other benefits: Some associations provide financial benefits, such as discounts to car rentals, insurance, supplies and other items. Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) : An organization dedicated to the interests of professional construction and program management. Green Project Management (GPM).

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Project Management Technology Tools Helping Contractors Modernize, Streamline Operations—Part 3 of 5

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Editor’s Note: This is Part 3 of a five-part series on Construction Project Management. Previously, we looked at the complexity of construction projects and the importance of the folks working on project teams—especially the project manager who has to keep all people and processes moving on a daily basis.

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Unlimited liability for designers and contractors

Construction Lawyer

The case arose out of the collapse of a bridge across the Mississippi River at Minneapolis in 2007, killing 13 people and injuring many more. Design and construction firms should now check with their insurance carriers to determine whether they have insurance to cover old claims. The bridge was designed in 1962 by Sverdrup.

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Hard Hats & Crafts – Celebrating Women Leaders in Construction Safety

Construction Junkie

SE, Safety Manager, OGSD, Director and now Senior Director of Health and Safety. I waited until I was an OGSD to give that much attention and I likely missed the opportunity to learn more from some great project managers and engineers in the field. 4-year BA in Business Management. SE, SEII, Sr.

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Construction Contract's arbitration provision is separable, based on

Construction Lawyer

shall be decided by arbitration in accordance with [the rules of the  American Arbitration  Association]" and proceedings "shall be held in Minneapolis,  Minnesota." Seventh Circuit addresses duties of construction manager to injured worker; analysis of Local Rule 56.1. "  Section  21.2

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Home Builder Success and the Fragility of Good Things

Pro Builder

That’s true in the most basic sense, although your spouse, your boss, and especially your insurance company may disagree if you leave the bird in a heap of smoldering wreckage. . Leadership vs. Management—Not One and the Same. Business Management. Advertisement. . So, what makes a truly good and successful flight? Operations.

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Shovel-Ready Sites: Ready To Hit The Ground Running

Business Facilities

Iowa’s Certified Site Program takes into account national site location standards, benefits provided by Iowa’s natural resources and the needs of key business sectors, including advanced manufacturing, finance and insurance and the biosciences. Several bus lines provide daily service to Milwaukee, Chicago and Minneapolis.

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