AIA to Develop Database of Stalled Projects Suitable for Investor Financing

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CHICAGO — The American Institute of Architects announced it would make available to potential investors a database of stalled building projects nationwide that make economic sense, but which lack the financing to be completed. The AIA is announcing this commitment as a participating member at CGI America, the first conference of the Clinton Global Initiative solely dedicated to economic issues impacting the United States. The database should be available in coming months. “We are committing to developing this database not just with the fortunes of architects in mind,” said AIA President Clark Manus, FAIA. “In large part the fortunes of … Read more

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Oglala Sioux Tribe Announces Milestone in Project to Build New Justice Center in South Dakota

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Facility will be first to blend traditional tribal-justice concepts with technologically advanced design PINE RIDGE, S.D. — The Oglala Sioux Tribe, Department of Public Safety announced that designs for a new freestanding justice center in Pine Ridge, S.D. are nearly 50 percent complete. Marking the first major construction project approved by the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs in nearly a decade, the facility will house the tribe’s judicial system under one roof incorporating the unique needs of Indian Country legal systems. “Witnessing this project move forward from concept to design is a major achievement for our community,” said Roxanne Two … Read more

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Hispanic Contractors Association to Host Construction Safety Summit

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MESQUITE, Texas — The Hispanic Contractors Association de Tejas (HCAT) has announced “The Construction Safety and Health Summit,” a regional event structured to train, educate and promote heightened awareness of jobsite safety. The event, focused on tangible solutions to improve current best industry practices, will take place on Sept.  15 — 17 at the Mesquite Convention Center Hampton Inn & Suites located in Mesquite, Texas. The Summit, presented in partnership with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Region VI, Texas Engineering Extension Service (TEEX), Richland College / Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD), the University of Texas at Arlington … Read more

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Construction Employment Increases in 120 out of 337 Metro Areas

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Construction employment increased in 120 out of 337 metropolitan areas between May 2010 and May 2011, declined in 162 and stayed level in 55, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials noted that the local employment data reflects the fact that overall construction employment has been unchanged for much of the past year. “While construction employment has stopped plunging, any sign of a recovery remains spotty at best,” said Ken Simonson, the association's chief economist. “The close to even split between areas adding and losing jobs is a … Read more

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Green Globes Recognized in Oregon State Law

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Oregon Joins 22 Other States in Adopting Green Building Initiative’s Green Building Guidance and Assessment Tool PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon State Legislature approved two bills that for the first time recognize the Green Globes green building guidance and assessment program in Oregon State Law. House Bill 2960 and House Bill 3672 will provide low interest loans to provide energy efficiency upgrades to school buildings and revamp green building tax credits. House Bill 2960 establishes the Clean Energy Deployment Program within the Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) to provide grants and loans over a period of four years to school … Read more

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