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High Gas Prices: Battery Operated Equipment and Smoother Pavements

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:21:39 +0000

Gas prices are rising at a record pace, and threatening record high. Imagine paying gas prices as high as $5 per gallon, and all your equipment traveling from one job site to another and paying those high gas prices. Iran and other Middle East conflicts are affecting adversely the operations of thousands of contractors throughout the nation.

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New Nationwide Permits Issued by USACE

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:41:57 +0000

The U.S.Army Corps of Engineers has announced the new nationwide permits necessary for work in streams, wetlands, and water bodies under section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. The permits replace existing ones, that are set to expire on March 18,2012. The new permits will be valid starting on March 19,2012. These new nationwide permits cover transportation projects, bank stabilization works, residential developments, commercial developments and other activities. Renewable energy facilities on both land and water may also continue to make full use of existing general permits to the full extent that they have previously done so. These new nationwide permits will be published in the Federal Register on or about February 21, 2012 and have been posted to the USACE Web site.

George Washington Bridge Improvements

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:43:18 +0000

The George Washington Bridge will celebrate its 80 year with one of the most challenging improvement project ever. The George Washington project will ...

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Dubai Fountain: Remembering Whitney Houston

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:22:50 +0000

Whitney Houston has been remembered in one of the hottest construction districts in the world: Dubai. The choreographed world-famous Dubai Fountain presented a special number remembering Whitney Houston hit, 'I Will Always Love You'. The water show took place outside Dubai Mall, on the 30-acre manmade Burj Khalifa Lake.

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The American Energy & Infrastructure Jobs Act: Another Failed Effort?

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:59:01 +0000

A new bill might define the future of construction projects throughout our nation. The American Energy & Infrastructure Jobs Act (H.R. 7) plans to reauthorize and create new trends to reform transportation programs for five years. The bill is addressed to improve US infrastructure, facilitate new renewable projects and create thousands of jobs for all construction professionals. The American Energy & Infrastructure Jobs Act is the largest transportation reform bill since the creation of the Interstate Highway System in 1956,

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New L.A. Convention Center: Next to The Grammy Museum

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:48:06 +0000

AEG has just released plans for a new convention center in downtown L.A. The international group, who owns, sports and entertainment venues around the world, plans to build a new NFL football stadium where the existing one stands. AEG owns the nearby Staples Center, Home to the Grammys, and Home to Los Angeles Lakers. The 2012 Grammys will be held this Sunday February 12, at 8 p.m. from the Staples Center, located next to the L.A. Convention Center.

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2012 Energy Conservation Code Brings Savings to D.C. Owners

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:28:24 +0000

The District of Columbia is adopting the newest version of the International Energy Conservation Code, aimed to reduce energy consumption costs for D.C. homeowners. The 2012 IECC improves energy efficiency by 30% in standard homes and commercial building. Nearly all states operate under a version of the IECC, which is the only model residential energy code referenced in federal statutes.

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Facebook, IPO and Their New LEED Headquarters

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:58:38 +0000

Facebook, the social networking giant, has established their physical offices in Menlo Park, California just days before their initial public offering (IPO). Facebook is expected to raise more than 10 ...

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Super Bowl 2012: Building Code Officials Keeping a Close Eye on Temporary Structures

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:34:13 +0000

The Super Bowl XLVI temporary structures are being strictly inspected by the Indianapolis Code Enforcement Department. Last summer Indiana suffered the loss of seven people when a state fair stage collapsed during high winds. Now, during the construction of the Super Bowl Village code enforcement officials are looking over beam supports, connectors and tethering.

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State of the Union: Pssst President Obama: Follow This Script

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:59:47 +0000

p>President Obama's State of the Union address on Tuesday might be the opportunity for the construction industry where ideas could become reality. Years have passed and promises have been just ...

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