Avoid Project Failure in a Weak Economy

By now, you’re sick of hearing about it – the constant din of reporters and headlines telling you just how bad the economy is, how construction is suffering, and how it might take a while for things to turn around.

For building owners and managers who are taking on construction and modernization projects this year, and in the near future (in our 2009 Modernization and New Construction Trends report, more than 80 percent of you indicated that you’re doing this), it’s more important than ever to review best practices to avoid coming in late and over budget.

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BACnet Technologies Well Positioned for Smart Grid Initiatives
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Intl. Code Council Launches Development of Safe and Sustainable Green Code
The Intl. Code Council launched its Intl. Green Construction Code (IGCC) initiative, “IGCC: Safe and Sustainable by the Book,” which will reduce energy usage and the carbon footprint of commercial buildings.
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Oregon Office Building Earns Highest Green Globes Rating
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BuildingsU Webinars

How to Land Stimulus Funds for Your Buildings
While the credit crunch crimps private funds for building construction and modernization, the stimulus package is supplying an enormous amount of new funds. How can you tap into this money provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act?

Senator John Sununu, a member of the oversight panel for TARP funds, presents the first webinar in our series, “The Stimulus Package: Opportunities for Building Modernization and Construction.” A question-and-answer session will follow.
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Plan Ahead for a Successful Office Renovation
Smart planning in the early stages increases your chances for a successful office renovation. Proactive planning can be very helpful in sidestepping the headaches that might otherwise plague a remodeling and/or expansion project.
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Project-Management Solutions for Building Owners and Developers
Construction requires a high degree of planning and coordination to be successful. Owners that construct only a limited number of buildings can benefit by implementing a good construction project-management solution.
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Hidden Risks in the Current Construction Environment
Which way are construction prices going? Polish up that crystal ball or find, in Harry Truman's famous words, that ever-elusive one-handed economist. Given the current construction environment, there are new and magnified risks that you should know how to alleviate.
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