Swinerton taps new lead for Seattle office
Construction Dive
JUNE 16, 2023
New vice president and division manager Nick Vovakes will lead the way, as the contractor pursues mass timber projects.
Managing the Constant of Change
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 2, 2013
Last week we wrapped up our 17 th Annual Users’ Conference , and I have to admit I was a little nervous about our decision to change venues and hold the event at The Fairmont Olympic Hotel in downtown Seattle. Construction Management with John Chaney' But by the end of the conference, I couldn’t have been more thrilled.
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How two buildings in Seattle achieved high-strength concrete
GCP Applied Technologies
DECEMBER 17, 2018
How two buildings in Seattle achieved high-strength concrete. This was surely the case for the Two Union Square building, in Seattle, Wash., Pacific First Center , also in Seattle, achieved a similar strength of 14,000 psi, with hyper focus on quality assurance, like its Two Union Square neighbor. michael.delros…. Retarding W/R.
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Switch Automation Opens Seattle Office
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
AUGUST 30, 2013
Switch Automation’s CEO Deb Noller has announced the opening of the company’s second West Coast office, in Seattle, to serve clients in the Pacific Northwest. Noller said, “We have placed our most senior operations person, Peter Rake, into Seattle, to work with more than 1.5
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Washington's Sound Transit Agency Moves Ahead With $15B in Light Rail Expansions
ENR Construction
APRIL 12, 2022
Seattle-area Sound Transit, ENR California/Northwest Owner of the Year, completed a key light rail link in 2021 despite impending management changes and inflationary price hikes.
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First look: Revised plan for Amazon's Seattle HQ and 'biodome'
BD+C
MAY 24, 2013
NBBJ has released renderings of a revised plan for Amazon ''s new three-block headquarters in Seattle. Architects Sustainable Design and Construction Building Owner Contractors Designers Engineers Facility Managers Office Building' Varied botanical zones will be created, based on diverse climate patterns. Body Image: read more.
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P2S Inc. acquires Notkin Mechanical Engineers
BD+C
MAY 11, 2020
of Long Beach, California, a leading provider of professional engineering, commissioning, and construction management services, announced today that it has acquired Notkin Mechanical Engineers , an award-winning mechanical design firm based in Seattle, Washington. .
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Seattle Construction Sites Enact New Rules to Curtail Strain on Communities
Construction Equipment
JULY 15, 2015
. . Seattle's recent construction boom is causing the city to implement new rules to construction sites in order to better manage the impact on local businesses and the community, reports K5 News.
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Although Cornerstone General Contractors is at the top of its game, this project is its best one yet
Construction Today
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
In Washington State, 2003, opportunities in the public works sector boomed in the Seattle and Greater Eastside area – this surge is what brought Cornerstone General Contractors (Cornerstone) to life. “Since the beginning,” shares Marcus Comer, Project Manager.
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Putting the Fun in Data Wrangling
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
To cut through the cacophony and identify what data is important, Seattle-based project management firm OAC held its first ever datathon competition earlier this summer. Construction companies swim in an overwhelming ocean of bits and bytes.
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July Home Prices Advanced by 4.8% Says Case-Shiller
Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
The three metros which saw the highest price increases were Phoenix, Seattle, and Charlotte. Phoenix home prices jumped by 9.2%, Seattle by 7%, and Charlotte with a 6% increase. But for the largest 10 US metros, July experienced an annual increase of 3.3%.
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104 Boeing Begins Expansion Of 737 Commercial Delivery Center In Seattle
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MARCH 20, 2014
Boeing has kicked off expansion of its 737 Commercial Delivery Center (CDC) at Boeing Field in Seattle. The post Boeing Begins Expansion Of 737 Commercial Delivery Center In Seattle appeared first on Business Facilities (BF) | The Source for Corporate Site Selectors.
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49 Hopping off the Treadmill
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 11, 2013
Which is usually outdoors, even in the Seattle drizzle. Construction Management with John Chaney' A number come from things I encounter during the course of the day, but many times my topics occur to me when I go for a run. But on days when the drizzle turns more substantial, I hop on the treadmill.
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Home Prices Shatter Another Record
Pro Builder
AUGUST 31, 2021
Phoenix, San Diego, and Seattle reported the strongest price increases of the 20 cities. In San Diego they rose 27.1%, and in Seattle they were up 25.0%. The 10-City composite index rose 18.5%, up from the previous month’s 16.6% while the 20-City composite increased 19.1%, up from 17.1%. Prices in Phoenix increased 29.3%
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BNBuilders Saves Time and Reduces Risk for Project Teams with GCPay for Subcontractor Payment Management
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 12, 2021
BNBuilders is a progressive general contractor based in Seattle, Washington. They have always strived to stay on the cutting edge with technology solutions and have been quick to adapt to innovations in the industry.
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Keeping KeyArena's Landmark Lid Overhead at Climate Pledge Arena Redevelopment Is A 22,000-Ton Balancing Act
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 28, 2020
Arena’s building team in quake-prone Seattle uses 4D BIM to manage the constructibility nightmare associated with supporting an iconic cover during construction.
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Construction Documents and Data
Viewpoint Construction Technology
NOVEMBER 14, 2012
Last week I went along with one of our product managers to visit a local client – a large general contractor in the Seattle area. The purpose of the visit was to get some feedback on a few new construction management software features we’re developing. As always, these folks gave us great input to help prioritize our efforts.
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Seattle Mechanical Contractor Adds Facilities Management to Its In.
ENR Construction
JULY 22, 2012
Seattle Mechanical Contractor Adds Facilities Management to Its In-House Services. Here, team members install a mechanical unit of the roof of a Seattle-area data center. Employees at Seattle-based McKinstry Co. ENR Texas & Louisiana. share: more » print. Issue: 07/23/2012. 07/23/2012. By Sheila Cain. Page 1 of 2 ].
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34 Seattle's Sound Transit awards $1.6B of contracts for $2.8B Lynnwood Link Extension
Construction Dive
AUGUST 25, 2019
The two contracts, both JVs, will use the general contractor/construction manager (GC/CM) alternate public works project delivery method.
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Construction Documents and Data
Viewpoint Construction Technology
NOVEMBER 14, 2012
Last week I went along with one of our product managers to visit a local client – a large general contractor in the Seattle area. The purpose of the visit was to get some feedback on a few new construction management software features we’re developing. As always, these folks gave us great input to help prioritize our efforts.
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Owners of Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Seattle receive the Franchise of the Year Award
Contractor Magazine
OCTOBER 13, 2016
Vinnie and Mary Kay Sposari, owners of Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Seattle, recently received the Franchise of the Year Award and Top Gun honors from the Mr. Rooter Plumbing corporate office at the Dwyer Group 2016 International Conference. read more.
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State of the Construction Industry: April Roundup
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 30, 2019
And, getting used to and consistently complying with new regulations could be a dramatic learning curve — one that contractors who are equipped with modern construction management software would be dramatically better prepared for. As a Viewpoint client, Encore deploys Spectrum Construction Software as its construction management platform.
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Viewpoint Construction Technology
FEBRUARY 11, 2015
Folks from all over make the trek to beautiful Seattle, Washington to learn more about their Spectrum software, and also to see what new features and applications we have in store. Construction Management with John Chaney' Each year, at the end of April, we host our annual users’ conference. It’s a great event.
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Single-Family Home Prices Up 14.6% in April Nationwide
Pro Builder
JUNE 30, 2021
CNBC reports that the cities with the highest year-over-year price increases were Phoenix, San Diego, and Seattle, all of which posted more than 20% price advances. The managing director and global head of index investment strategy at S&P Dow Jones Indices called the monthly jumps “truly extraordinary.”. from 12.9%
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Seattle school certified as world's fourth Living Building
BD+C
APRIL 15, 2013
Architects Sustainable Design and Construction Building Owner Contractors Designers Engineers Facility Managers K-12 Schools'
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A Lack of Listings Is Driving Up Home Prices
Pro Builder
MAY 31, 2023
saw the biggest annual price gains with increases of 7.7%, 4.8%, and 4.7%, respectively, while Western metros like Seattle and San Francisco saw double-digit declines of -12.4% Lazzara, managing director at S&P DJI, said. Miami, Tampa, and Charlotte, N.C. and -11.2%, respectively.
A Lack of Listings Is Driving Up Home Prices
Pro Builder
MAY 31, 2023
saw the biggest annual price gains, with increases of 7.7%, 4.8%, and 4.7%, respectively, while Western metros such as Seattle and San Francisco saw double-digit declines of -12.4% Lazzara, managing director at S&P DJI, said. Miami, Tampa, Fla., and Charlotte, N.C., and -11.2%, respectively.
May Home Price Increase Breaks S&P Case-Shiller Record
Pro Builder
JULY 28, 2021
Every metro tracked in the 20-city composite recorded price increases while Phoenix, San Diego, and Seattle posted the highest annual gains of the 20 cities. higher, San Diego prices jumped 24.7%, and Seattle posted a 23.4% The S&P Case-Shiller 10-city composite increased 16.4% Phoenix home prices were 25.9% year-over-year increase.
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Here Are the U.S. Metros Where Home Price Growth Is Slowing the Fastest
Pro Builder
MARCH 2, 2023
After posting record increases throughout the pandemic, San Francisco, Seattle, and Portland reported the lowest annual gains in December 2022 with price changes of -4.2%, -1.8%, and 1.1%, respectively. Lazzara, managing director at S&P DJI, said. Despite a 4.6% in December, its sixth consecutive monthly decline, Realtor.com reports.
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How Construction Companies Can Create Equitable Jobsites for Tradeswomen
Pro Builder
MARCH 16, 2022
Though the number of active tradeswomen in the building industry is on the rise, female laborers still account for only 11% of total workers in construction overall, and women are also underrepresented in leadership positions, making up just 17% of management roles. It’s recognizing the potential in the individual.”.
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Home Prices Jumped Double-Digits in December, Highest Pace Since 2013
Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
gain marks the best performance of housing prices in a calendar year since 2013,” said Craig Lazzara, managing director and global head of index investment strategy at S&P Dow Jones Indices. Phoenix, Seattle, and San Diego continued to show the strongest price gains among the 19 cities surveyed. In Seattle, they rose 13.6%
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As the Housing Market Rebounds, These Cities Are Seeing Home Prices Rise the Fastest
Pro Builder
JUNE 28, 2023
On the contrary, Seattle and San Francisco saw the biggest year-over-year price declines of 12.4% Lazzara, managing director at S&P DJI, said in a statement. The biggest annual increases were reported in Miami, Chicago, and Atlanta, where home prices rose 5.2%, 4.1%, and 3.5%, respectively. and 11.1%, respectively. "If
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Coming to Your Back Yard: Viewpoint’s Digital Contractor Roadshow
Viewpoint Construction Technology
FEBRUARY 6, 2018
Drones are flying over job sites, VR headsets are offering virtual tours of mock-ups, and cloud-based construction management software is streamlining operations and increasing construction productivity like never before. The roadshow will kick off next month in Seattle and space is limited, so don’t wait! Questions about the event?
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Jon Pettit (1952-2013) - DLR Group Managing Principal
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 3, 2013
Pettit, AIA, died August 19, 2013 in Seattle following treatment for cancer. Pettit was a DLR Group managing principal and practiced for his entire professional career with DLR Group. Jonathan (Jon) E. He was born March 29, 1952 in Princeton, N.J., and attended Princeton University where he was a three year lacrosse letterman.
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Concrete mix design
GCP Applied Technologies
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
How two buildings in Seattle achieved high-strength concrete. How two buildings in Seattle achieved high-strength concrete. Two Union Square, in Seattle, Wash., Concrete materials management. Topics include: Concrete mix designs by project. Determining how to use the correct mix design. Concrete mix designs by project.
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Concrete mix design
GCP Applied Technologies
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
How two buildings in Seattle achieved high-strength concrete. How two buildings in Seattle achieved high-strength concrete. Two Union Square, in Seattle, Wash., Concrete materials management. Topics include: Concrete mix designs by project. Determining how to use the correct mix design. Concrete mix designs by project.
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First Class Delivery From 2015 Connect
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 28, 2015
It’s a humbling experience to have hundreds of attendees converge at our Seattle venue. Last week, we held our 19th annual Connect Users’ Conference. Many traveled from across the country to spend a few days with us learning about our software, so we worked hard to make the experience worth everyone’s time, effort and expense.
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130 Skanska - Hunt Pulled Off Washington State Convo Center
Construction Equipment
MARCH 7, 2016
billion project in Seattle. Matt Griffin, managing partner at Pine Street Group, the Seattle company that's managing the development, said in a statement that after six months of working with Skanska-Hunt, the team determined "they are not the right fit for this project."
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Recognizing Innovation and the Power of Technology
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 5, 2015
and Seattle, Wash.-based At our Connect 2015 Users’ Conference (our 19th annual) a few weeks ago, we honored three companies as finalists for our Innovator Awards: Houston, Texas-based Pieper-Houston Electric L.P.; Cameron, Texas-based EBCO General Contractors Ltd.; based Unity Electric Contractors and Engineers.
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130 Nelson adds to its stable with EHS Design acquisition
BD+C
NOVEMBER 21, 2014
Nelson, the acquisition-minded design, engineering, and space-management firm, is expanding its reach in the western United States by acquiring EHS Design, a Seattle-based architecture and interior design outfit with 21 associates and net fee billings this year of $3.5 The merger becomes effective on January 1.
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89 Interactive heat maps track temperature ranges in U.S. cities
BD+C
OCTOBER 10, 2018
The fleet management analytics firm has released temperature gradient maps of the largest U.S. Seattle had the lowest variation at 6°F. Research by Geotab shows that the urban heat island effect can vary dramatically within the same city. cities that take the temperature of different areas of each city.
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Bertha Stumbles Again
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 14, 2016
Bertha, the huge tunneling machine currently working on Seattle's SR 99 project, stopped again Tuesday as a 35-foot wide sinkhole opened up near South Main Street, about 35 feet north of the access pit.
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Perkins+Will-designed residential towers would transform the Seattle skyline
BD+C
OCTOBER 14, 2016
The updated designs and plans 707 Terry Avenue in First Hill manage to break away from the cookie-cutter buildings in the area through the use of a façade that creates frayed appearance and, what Perkins+Will, the buildings’ architect, describes as a ‘creative tension’ that is fostered by the towers angling away from each other the higher into the (..)
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Food Trucks and Service Trucks
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MARCH 6, 2013
Over the past couple of years, food trucks have popped up all over Seattle. A local magazine recently featured an article about the “top 45” food trucks in our city, so one Saturday afternoon my wife and I ventured out to try one truck’s authentic Mexican cuisine.
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