WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Institute of Architects and Associated Builders and Contractors announced a marketing partnership agreement, designed to foster a greater understanding and exchange of ideas between architects and contractors in the construction community. “We see this as the beginning of a larger, long-term partnership between the AIA and ABC,” said AIA President Clark Manus, FAIA. “For more than 100 years, the AIA has been committed to promoting greater industry collaboration among architects, owners and contractors, and this partnership is a natural extension of this work. ABC's decision to partner with the AIA speaks volumes about the fair … Read more

DENVER, Colo. — Kiewit-Turner, a joint venture, has begun mobilizing additional workers and equipment as construction activities intensify on the Department of Veterans Affairs’ medical center project. The joint venture and the VA signed the contract on Nov. 11, Veterans Day. In December, more than 200 workers will be working on initial construction activities, including the demolition and renovation of existing buildings and the excavation of materials. That number will steadily increase to more than 1,000 workers during peak construction in the summer of 2013. “Everyone on the Kiewit-Turner team is excited to be working with the VA on this … Read more

Thirty-four construction professionals received a first-ever new national accreditation in the use of Building Information Modeling, a process that relies on computer-generated models to better manage construction projects. The professional accreditation, which is being offered by the Associated General Contractors of America, is the first assessment-based credential to recognize construction professionals on their ability to use the process. Nearly three dozen construction professionals nationwide tested successfully to receive the new professional accreditation, the Certificate of Management-Building Information Modeling (CM-BIM). Candidates first had to complete the BIM Education Program, a series of four courses the association developed to help construction professionals … Read more