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American Concrete Institute releases 318-11 building code

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has released ACI 318-11, “Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary.” ACI 318-11 is a must-have standard for all concrete design, construction, inspection, repair, and research professionals. It contains the latest code requirements for concrete building design and construction alongside the corresponding commentary, and includes many improvements and changes […]

August 23, 2011

American Concrete Institute releases 318-11 building code

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has released ACI 318-11, “Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary.” ACI 318-11 is a must-have standard for all concrete design, construction, inspection, repair, and research professionals. It contains the latest code requirements for concrete building design and construction alongside the corresponding commentary, and includes many improvements and changes […]

August 22, 2011

Contractor Disaster Resources

FEMA issues advice for Mississippi residents

Mississippi residents affected by the recent tornadoes and flooding are urged by FEMA to be alert for and report potential fraud during recovery and rebuilding efforts. Those who suspect anyone — contractor, inspector, disaster survivor or someone posing as any of these — of committing fraudulent activities should call the Disaster Fraud Hotline toll-free at […]

May 20, 2011

Contractor Disaster Resources

Corps of Engineers: Contractors are a “force multiplier”

According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, contractors are a force multiplier in disasters, used to quickly meet mission requirements. For an introduction of Corps requirements for disaster recovery contractors, click here.

May 19, 2011

Contractor Disaster Resources

Contractors need to sign up for debris cleanup

Contractors seeking tornado debris removal work in Tuscaloosa have an opportunity to apply online via the general contractor working on behalf of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The Corps, officially contracted Tuesday by the city of Tuscaloosa, also has a contract with DeKalb County, Alabama, to oversee debris cleanup work. The Corps lets general […]

May 4, 2011

Yes, we should.

Looking at the latest Washington Technology it’s hard not to jump back from the screen at the sight of this headline: Should we care if a contractor dies in a warzone? WT makes the point that military deaths are quickly well publicized, “Meanwhile, contractors are seen as expendable or of little consequence, although they are […]

April 26, 2011

CARB, AGC discuss emissions rule delay

The California Air Resources Board and the Associated General Contractors of America say they’ve opened a new agency-industry dialogue with today’s announcement that CARB has delayed enforcement of its off-highway emissions rule until January, 2014. “In a sense,” said Mary Nichols, CARB board chair, “there’s some good news coming out of the recession because it’s […]

October 8, 2010

CARB, AGC discuss emissions rule delay

The California Air Resources Board and the Associated General Contractors of America say they’ve opened a new agency-industry dialogue with today’s announcement that CARB has delayed enforcement of its off-highway emissions rule until January, 2014. “In a sense,” said Mary Nichols, CARB board chair, “there’s some good news coming out of the recession because it’s […]

October 7, 2010

Pittsburgh-area contractors to fight proposed legislation

Construction groups say a Pittsburgh City Council bill that would hold contractors to higher environmental standards could stymie development and put small companies out of business, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports. Councilman Bill Peduto’s clean-air legislation would require contractors working on city-subsidized projects to use new or retrofitted equipment to reduce diesel emissions, according to the […]

June 16, 2010

Pittsburgh-area contractors want to nix proposed clean-air legislation

Construction groups say a Pittsburgh City Council bill that would hold contractors to higher environmental standards could stymie development and put small companies out of business, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports. Councilman Bill Peduto’s clean-air legislation would require contractors working on city-subsidized projects to use new or retrofitted equipment to reduce diesel emissions, according to the […]

June 14, 2010

Three SITECH dealers established to serve Texas, Oklahoma heavy, highway contractors

Trimble announced today that SITECH Texoma, SITECH Tejas and SITECH Southeast Texas have been established to serve heavy and highway contractors in Texas and Oklahoma. The three SITECH Technology Dealers join the premier network of SITECH dealerships — the first fully dedicated global distribution network offering the most comprehensive portfolio of construction technology systems available […]

May 14, 2010

Granite Construction joint venture team competing for projects in Guam

Granite Construction Incorporated announced today that the joint-venture team composed of Granite, Hensel Phelps and Traylor Brothers is among seven teams of contractors awarded a $4 billion multiple award construction contract (MACC) by the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), Pacific. All work on this MACC will be performed within the NAVFAC Pacific area of responsibility, […]

May 13, 2010

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