Turner School of Construction Management Reaches New Heights with Launch of Accredited Program at York College School of Business NEW YORK — Turner Construction Company, in partnership with the York College School of Business and the Small Business Development Center, have developed the first undergraduate accredited program based on the Turner School of Construction Management training program curriculum for York College students and area small businesses.   The course offering will begin on June 1 at the York College School of Business in Queens, N.Y. Turner staff along with professors from York College will lead the advanced Turner School of … Read more

Associated General Contractors of America Names Des Moines, Iowa-based Chapter its Best Chapter of 2009, Citing Policy Work, Program Development and Service OfferingsThe Master Builders of Iowa was the best large chapter among the network of 95 chapters that make up the Associated General Contractors of America, the national trade association announced today. The statewide contractors’ group was selected in large part because of its policy, program and service successes during 2009, association officials noted. “This chapter essentially wrote the book on how to perform under pressure last year,” said Ted Aadland, the association’s president. “Despite all the challenges our … Read more

The Scaffold Industry Association (SIA) has a special offer for Construction Superintendent subscribers as a result of the Construction Superintendent and SIA partnering media alliance. We have agreed to collaborate, to gather, develop and disseminate safety information; develop and conduct educational programs; and work with government entities at all levels to develop more effective safety standards. Scaffold Industry Association Northeast Spring Meeting When: Friday, May 21, 2010 Where: Doubletree Hotel Washington DC — Crystal City300 Army Navy DriveArlington, VA 22202703.416.4100 Cost:     Construction Superintendent Subscribers $60.00 Schedule of Events:7:30am – 4:30pm: Competent Person Training for Suspended Scaffold**Additional registration and … Read more

NEW YORK, N.Y. — Green building renovations are defying the downward spiral seen in the general market for renovation work. As a result, green building retrofits that promote efficient energy usage are anticipated to increase substantially through 2015 and emerge as the “new normal” in the building industry, according to leading market research firm SBI Energy in the recently released report Global Green Building Materials and Construction, 2nd Edition. Green renovations currently account for about 7% of the total renovation market and are anticipated to grow to 13% of the market by 2015. Much of the sector’s growth can be … Read more