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G. F. Wilbur Plumbing replaces apartment buildings’ water heaters

Contractor Magazine

Brad Howe, project manager and commercial estimator for Ann Arbor, Michigan-based G. Wilbur Plumbing, and a crew of talented UA Local 190 union tradesmen installed replacement water heaters for the Chestnut Lake apartment complex in Yip-see. In “Yip-see” Mich., an almost-forgotten job paves the way for another. read more.

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Survey Reveals the Impacts of the Coronavirus Pandemic on Contractors

Construction Junkie

40% of respondents said they have added new technology during the pandemic, including project management, field collaboration, estimating, workforce management, and bidding programs. It’s broken down into many subcategories including Region, State, Union/Open Shop, Firm Size, and Project Type.

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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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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Other reports that are typically offered include: EEO/Minority Compliance, Workers’ Compensation, Union Reporting, and the ability to create countless custom reports. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication. document management. Management.

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McCarthy Completes Construction of National City Middle School Phase II

Construction Superintendent Magazine

The $11,122,000 project was performed on behalf of the Sweetwater Union High School District, with Trent Carr serving as project manager for the district. . -- McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. served as the architect and interior designer. Construction began in June of 2013. frontpage'

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Seven Construction Associations You Should Consider Joining

Fieldwire

Union organizations are not listed here, but also provide many similar benefits to members. Project Management Institute (PMI) : A professional association for project management professionals, providing advocacy, networking, collaboration, research, and education services. Green Project Management (GPM).

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Managing from the Mother Ship: How a National Commercial Contractor Operates

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That starts with the GC’s project manager making site visits or attending walkthroughs as part of the construction bidding process and the pre-construction stage. A national client should also expect their GC will assign a dedicated on-staff superintendent to be onsite for the duration of the project.