BIM Group Sets New Industry-Wide Standards

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A nationwide group of Building Information Modeling users, known as the BIMForum, released the first-of-its kind standard establishing definitions for how complete Building Information Models need to be for different stages of the design and construction process. The new standard, known as the Level of Development Specifications, was developed under an agreement with the American Institute of Architects. The standard allows everyone involved with construction projects to clearly articulate how detailed model elements for the different building systems are or need to be throughout the design and construction process. “We want everyone to have the same understanding about how much … Read more

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Brasfield & Gorrie Completes South Texas Border Intelligence Center

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LAREDO, Texas —Brasfield & Gorrie announced the completion of the South Texas Border Intelligence Center, a new 7,300-square-feet building that will provide administrative offices and communication services for approximately 20 U.S. and Mexican government agencies. The $3.5-million project was funded by the U.S. General Services Administration for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, which is a division of the Department of Homeland Security.   According to Brasfield & Gorrie Division Manager Alan Anthony, the building may become a model for future mission-specific projects of this type. “In addition to border security, this sustainable facility will play a key role in helping … Read more

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Mortenson Construction Receives Top U.S. Small Business Award

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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Mortenson Construction announced it has received the U.S. Small Business Administration   2013 Region V Dwight D. Eisenhower Award for Excellence for Construction. Mortenson was recognized as the overall winner for Region V, which includes large business contractors within the states of Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin. The Dwight D. Eisenhower Award, presented to one company in each of the SBA’s 10 regions, is the premier small business recognition award from the SBA. It recognizes large prime contractors that have excelled in their utilization of small, disadvantaged and women-owned businesses as suppliers and subcontractors. According … Read more

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Economic Report Predicts Non-Residential Construction Growth

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Gilbane Building Company announces the publication of the Summer 2013 edition of Construction Economics — Market Conditions in Construction. Based on an array of economic data, construction starts and material cost trends, the data continues to show positive growth for the industry. “Supported by overall positive growth trends for year 2013, I expect margins and overall escalation to climb more rapidly than we"ve seen in five years,” says Ed Zarenski, the report's author and a 40-year veteran of the construction industry. “Rates will continue to rise and borrowing costs will add potential cost to future funding of … Read more

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NAWIC Announces 2013 Award Winners

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FORT WORTH, Texas — The National Association of Women in Construction has announced the winners of its newly established Rookie of the Year, Member of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Awards. The mission of the awards is to recognize outstanding efforts of NAWIC members. The Rookie of the Year Award is presented to a new member of NAWIC who has been actively involved in the association throughout her first two years. The Member of the Year Award is given to a NAWIC member who has been actively involved in association activities throughout the current NAWIC Year. The Lifetime Achievement Award … Read more

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