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Concrete-Jet Printer Gets Caterpillar Funding: Print-Out Houses o…
Mouse ATC | September 5th 2008
Check out this lengthy vid: it shows how one day you may just call-in giant robots to print out a new home based on a CAD model. Research into the concrete-jet printer is being carried out by USC, and their technology can already build up complex con read more
Curbing Communication Breakdowns
John P. Kreiss | September 5th 2008 by John P. Kreiss
This article written by yours truly was printed in the July issue of Construction Executive published by the Associated Builders and Contractors. Curbing Communication Breakdowns by John Kreiss The most common reason employees give for changing jobs read more
Bidding Wars in the Inland Empire
Corona, Norco, Eastvale, Mira Loma and the Inland Empire! | September 4th 2008 by Mycitycorona.com
If you’re OK with smog, heat, traffic, a lack of urban amenities, an abundance of pit bulls and Rottweilers, and mind-numbing commutes, consider buying a home in the Inland Empire, where a little money buys a lot of house. (Sorry, but I used to liv read more
Stop Rationalizing and Make Hard Decisions
John P. Kreiss | September 4th 2008 by John P. Kreiss
The attached post from Tim Ferris’s blog is a great post referring to a speech given by Dr. Martin Luther King. Leaders of construction and real estate companies probably face the need to difficult decisions all the time. Better to make th read more
BELIZEAN EMPLOYER ENCOURAGES INNOVATIONS AGAINST HEAT WAVE
Bajan Reporter | September 4th 2008 by Ian Bourne
Usually when a worker appears individualistic in the semi-Colonial Caribbean, the Conservative side of those in charge flares up and it is demanded for the maverick to conform, but that is not always the case.... What if the unique approach leads to read more
Energy Efficiency, Green Issues Not Driving Companies To New Offi…
Clean Energy Leader | September 4th 2008
Rental cost has proved the key factor followed by retention of key staff in the decision to acquire new office space in Central London, with energy efficiency and green issues cited as the least important influencing factor, according to Knight Frank read more
Houston Street Is The Old 14th Street
EastVillagePodcasts.com | September 4th 2008
Houston Street Construction Ongoing street construction on the same street for years is a part of New York City living. In the 90s, during the reign of Giuliani (and perhaps David Dinkins), 14th Street was torn up for several years from 1st Avenue read more
Today’s Construction Accident
New York Law Blog | September 4th 2008 by Winthrop Lorne
At roughly 9:30 this morning a construction worker fell 48 stories on the west side of Manhattan and was pronounced dead at the scene. The death is just another in a long string of construction accidents that have been occurring in New York City, whi read more
Construction snooper update: ETS delivers before due date
The Montreal Real Estate Blog | September 4th 2008 by Deyanira Bautista
Remember back in April when this building was still in development? They were aiming the grand opening for September this year. This picture was taken just this weekend. And here we have it: completed, delivered and already occupied. Yes, miracles read more
Construction spending at lowest level in seven years
John P. Kreiss | September 4th 2008 by John P. Kreiss
The attached article from CNN Money says that construction spending in July fell to its lowest levels since the last recession. Click here to read the article: Digg this: read more
Cowen to "help" first time buyers
Gombeen Nation | September 4th 2008 by Gombeen Man
Political U-turn specialist Brian Cowen - who has previously given in to lobbying by Fianna Fail's benefactors, the construction sector - has announced he is bringing the budget forward by two months. Furthermore, his budget will contain a "plan" to read more
Site Construction Manager - Dubai
JObs Abroad for Sri Lankans and South Asians | September 3rd 2008 by Nelka
One of the leading multi-disciplinary, international, construction companies in the Middle East urgently require a Site construction manager for a major Power/Desalination project based in Fujeirah.The ideal candidate must posses the following:Strong read more
Quantity sueveyor - Oman
JObs Abroad for Sri Lankans and South Asians | September 3rd 2008 by Nelka
A large multi-disciplinary cost and project management consultancy in the United Arab Emirates for the last 10+ years undertaking large scale projects that include high rise residential and commercial towers, high end property and public buildings is read more
Dunedin, Florida: Ress Marine Barge
Dunedin Daily Photo | September 3rd 2008 by Smaridge
Click for larger picture in a new window I snapped this picture just across the road from The Dunedin Woodwright. I first saw this strange looking barge when I was stuck in the minor traffic jam that resulted when it was being backed into its parking read more
Construction Spending Lowest Since 2001
Jonathan Nicholas | September 3rd 2008 by Jonathan D. Nicholas
According to the latest report released Tuesday by the U.S. Department of Commerce, it would appear that construction spending declined by 0.6 percent in July, which is double the 0.3 percent decrease analysts had been expecting, and the largest dro read more
Window Replacement Today – Injury Lawsuits Tomorrow?
Roosevelt Island 360 | September 3rd 2008 by Eric
It appears that Urban American has begun its window replacement program in the Eastwood complex on Roosevelt Island starting with units in 510 Main Street which is a great thing for tenants.Unfortunately cars and pedestrians passing Eastwood along Ma read more
Green Homes In New Orleans, Survive Gustvav
Keetsa! Blog - Eco-Friendly and Green | September 3rd 2008 by Max Lee
Ecorazzi reports that the Brad Pitt green homes, part of the MakeItRight NOLA, project have survived Gustav. Brad Pitt created the Make It Right NOLA foundation after Katrina hit 3 years ago, and the goal is to create 150 eco friendly homes in New O read more
Suwanee City Hall Clock Tower at Sunrise
Suwanee Real Estate & Community Info | September 3rd 2008 by Matt Fagioli
Again, the view over the Town Center Park continues to change daily as construction continues on the new Suwanee City Hall building. I was fortunate this morning to catch the sunrise streaming through steel frame for the top of the clock tow read more
Feeding the Night Owls
Draw & Quarter | September 3rd 2008 by Peter
A while back, at my old job, a co-worker gave me this big wooden CD shelf. It was tall, thin and simple. Made with untreated wood and screws. For a long tme, it stood tall, in the corner of my bedroom at my old apartment and served its function, stuf read more
The Problem CFO
John P. Kreiss | September 3rd 2008 by John P. Kreiss
Tim Rigatoni, President and CEO of $80 million construction management firm, Rivelli Construction, just left the office of one of his top project executives, Roy Johnson, and was extremely frustrated. The two executives were close and had spent th read more
Construction business booming in Dallas-Fort Worth
John P. Kreiss | September 3rd 2008 by John P. Kreiss
Here’s a great article from the Dallas Morning News. Although the real estate credit crunch has started to show its face, commercial construction in this area is still strong. Click here to read the full article: Digg This: read more
The sound of rain pitter-pattering ...
Troy + Nicole + Timmy + Spencer = Fun | September 2nd 2008 by Nicole
INSIDE MY HOUSE!!!Today it is rainiing and I have no wall in my bedroom, bathroom or kitchen. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out what that means: Water. In my house. All over my floors. Soaking my carpet. Splashing my toilet. Flooding m read more
Mystery Solved - It's a new Holiday Inn
Louisville Development Blog | September 2nd 2008
For the longest time, I did not know what they were building at Fern Valley Road and I-65. A trip to the construction site solved the mystery. They are building a new Holiday Inn. It's actually a pretty impressive structure when it comes to hotels. I read more
The importance of a vision
John P. Kreiss | September 2nd 2008 by John P. Kreiss
Are you a CEO without a purpose? If so, you may not be CEO for long. Most people who leave one company for another do so because they don’t comprehend the vision (where the company is going) or if there is a vision, it’s not compatible with t read more
(Residential) construction loans in the tank
The Dirt Lawyer's Blog | September 2nd 2008 by David Stejkowski
Reports are that 8.1% of new construction loans are currently delinquent. (And no, that term is not an oxymoron.) That number is even higher in Chicago, where the mark is 10.8%.What's driving this? Too many empty condos and subdivisions. The res read more
Your Precast Needs
moms.....check nyo | September 2nd 2008 by liza
For quality, value and permanence, Precast Concrete is the ideal material for your construction needs. If you're wondering why, precast concrete is not harmful to your health, it is very safe and it also helps protect the environment. While other m read more
Project Controller in Kalimantan Timur
JakJobs.com Find Jobs, Career, Opportunity | September 2nd 2008 by jak
Our client, fast growing engineering and construction company for mining facilities projects is immediately looking for qualified candidates to be post as Project Controller in Kalimantan Timur. The candidates will be provide a great offer and acomod read more
Capitalize on strengths
John P. Kreiss | September 2nd 2008 by John P. Kreiss
Too many managers focus on correcting people’s weaknesses when they should be trying to capitalize on the strengths of their people. John Rainone (Project Operations Manager with MorganSullivan) offers good tips for managers looking to focu read more
Morning Commute – Schools Open, More Feet in Local Subway
Roosevelt Island 360 | September 2nd 2008 by Eric
Today is the first morning that theoretically should subject the recent Roosevelt Island elevator / escalator / stair configuration to a full test as most schools are back in session and very few people are still taking Summer vacations. My older ch read more
The Bright side of a Bleak Economy
John P. Kreiss | September 2nd 2008 by John P. Kreiss
Recently I was interviewed by NFIB.com and had the opportunity to share my thoughts on surviving a recession. Click here to view this article: Digg This: read more
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