You Want How Much for that Change Order?

Today's hyper-competitive construction market has some building owners giddy about below-budget bids; others are anxious about what will happen to that pricing after the project is awarded (not to mention the quality of the end product).

Change orders and less-than-stellar performance can render that low bid a poor overall value. Public owners who take advantage of job order contracting (JOC) have greater cost control of the project – before and after – while maintaining quality, schedule, and collaboration.

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Wood Gasification: Smart Alternative?

Interest in renewable energy is heating up, and building owners are exploring an old technology with a proven track record: wood gasification. Learn more about the pros and cons of turning wood into energy.

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Multi-Family Community Takes on Health of Residents and Environment Affordable housing isn't the only benefit of Casa Dominguez. Click here for complete article…

New Study Examines Shingle Performance in Hurricanes How well do asphalt shingle roofs stand up in tropical storms?Click here for complete article …

Smart Grid Funding Awarded to Illinois
Lincoln's home state is poised to become the nation's smart grid leader.
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Hidden Risks in the Current Construction Environment Given the current construction environment, there are new and magnified risks that you should know how to alleviate.Click here for complete article …

Why Contractor Safety is Important for an Owner A dedicated commitment to safety by the owner and contractor will keep risks and construction costs in check.Click here for complete article …

First Woodchip Gasification Plant Installed in a Public School The Hartford Central School District will save up to 70 percent of fuel oil costs in a single heating season with woodchip gasification technology. Click here for complete article …

Professional Air Washer Plus by SANYO
This air purification system suppresses up to 99 percent of air pollutants using electrolyzed water technology.
Click here for more information on this product… Amalgam CFL Triple 4-Pin family by BULBRITE
BULBRITE introduces energy efficient, pin-based compact fluorescent lamping with Amalgam technology.
Click here for more information on this product… CP 506 and 572 Smoke and Acoustic Sealants by Hilti
The CP 506 and 572 Smoke and Acoustic Sealants reduce sound transmission and restrict smoke migration.
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Insulation Energy Savings: Key Issues and Performance Factors USPS Goes Solar Protect Your Parking Lot Investment

Extend the life of an asphalt pavement, reduce greenhouse-gas emissions, and save petroleum resources.

Markar Hinges Make the Grade

Maintain your Parking Lot - Video Catalog

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Preventing a Slip, Stumble, and Tumble
Keeping Your Insulation Dry
Retail Development Trends in a Changing Economy
Preserve and Conserve
LEED: Requirement or Viable Option?
Is Your Fire Alarm System Performing?
Thinking Outside the (Industrial Facility) Box
The Right Mix
Can the Air Be Cleared on IAQ?

July 26, 2010