Information and tips on starting and growing a commercial construction business, from the editors at Associated Construction Publications - the leading source of information for the heavy, highway and non-residential construction industry en-us http://www.acppubs.com/community/Starting+%26+Growing+Your+Business/48546.html?nid=4212 2008 Reed Business Information. Subject to its Terms of Use. Sat, 26 Jul 2008 10:44:57 PST http://www.acppubs.com/article/CA6581907.html?nid=4212 According to a recently released report by INPUT, the authority on government business, 11 states have implemented budget transparency websites ... Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.acppubs.com/article/CA6580335.html?nid=4212 One of the largest site development companies in the Carolinas has struck a deal with the organization that bills itself as the world’s leading manufacturer of ... Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.acppubs.com/article/CA6576333.html?nid=4212 From his Fifth Floor office on Spring Street in downtown Seattle, Jim Crutcher can't see much of the region he has helped to build over the past half-century. But anyone who knows the name Lease Crutcher Lewis can tell you Jim has had a hand in changing not just the skylines of many Puget Sound communities but the quality of life in them as well. Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.acppubs.com/article/CA6571662.html?nid=4212 The Legislature creates the rules that comprise the laws contractors must follow to do business in California. However, that's the easy part. When it comes to actual use — Board policy, staff interpretation and legal decisions can change or modify how that law applies. Such is the case with a serious new turn of events for every contractor in the state relating to the 'monster' which is s... Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.acppubs.com/article/CA6572917.html?nid=4212 The Utility Contractors Association of Washington recently welcomed Seattle-area design firms and public works employees to the second annual Mock Bid event. This event is a collaboration of UCAW and American Public Works Association. Its purpose is to provide designers and public employees the opportunity to experience what is going on in the contractors' minds and offices during a bidding pro... Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.acppubs.com/article/CA6574829.html?nid=4212 If California is a trend setter, it must have the record for not passing fiscal budgets on time. July 1, 2008 marks the seventh year out of the past 10 that California’s legislature has not ... Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.acppubs.com/article/CA6573242.html?nid=4212 The Michigan Emerging Business Association (MEBA) is a statewide family of minority- and woman-owned businesses seeking to elevate their businesses to the next level of success. The objectives of the association are to encourage businesses to joint venture, expand the spectrum of bidding activities, and assist in the professional development of its members. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.acppubs.com/article/CA6570248.html?nid=4212 Why did you start your business? We both started the business as owners and at the time were staying home with small children but looking at ways to re-enter the work force. Erica was a chemical engineer and Michelle was a civil engineer so starting a business seemed like a good a way to reach our goals without compromising the flexibility needed to care for our growing families. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.acppubs.com/article/CA6567191.html?nid=4212 Coordinated by Building Contractors Association of New Jersey, construction industry groups once again joined forces for the 7th annual Construction Industry Career Day (CICD) on Friday, April 25, and Saturday, April 26, 2008, at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft. Friday's "Just Juniors" event saw more than 1,000 high school juniors and educators arrive for a free half-day introduction to... Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.acppubs.com/article/CA6562046.html?nid=4212 What is the key to success in today's construction market? If you ask Rene Sanchez of Rene's Equipment Rental, a multifaceted firm offering a variety of equipment and construction services to clients in Dade and South Broward County and surrounding areas, he might say the key is loyalty — to customers, to employees and to suppliers. Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.acppubs.com/article/CA6563123.html?nid=4212 Anyone who has spent time in the trenches of the construction industry can relate horror stories about projects that have gone awry, causing budgetary overruns, scheduling nightmares or even worse. It is through experience, being detailed oriented and by working with qualified teams that projects are kept on track. Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.acppubs.com/article/CA6565521.html?nid=4212 Moore Construction Services, LLC, Hartland, Wis., is a newly founded company that provides comprehensive professional construction management and consulting services statewide for the commercial construction industry. The company also provides consulting services to contractors seeking to improve their processes and systems. Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.acppubs.com/article/CA6566094.html?nid=4212 Financial monitoring of projects is critical to success in today’s construction market, according to Kathryn Crosby of C2 Consulting, Salt Lake City, Utah. Speaking to the Mechanical Contractors Association of Georgia’s annual Mechanical Industries Council retreat in Pensacola Beach, Fla., Crosby explored the importance of monthly financial monitoring of projects and of the company as a whole. Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.acppubs.com/article/CA6560825.html?nid=4212 Approximately 200 people attended the American Subcontractors Association Business Forum & Convention 2008 from March 6–8 in Charleston, South Carolina. Members had the opportunity to attend a comprehensive program of educational workshops, hear timely presentations by several guest speakers, and participate in networking and social events as well. Mon, 26 May 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.acppubs.com/article/CA6560848.html?nid=4212 The 2008 Associated General Contractors of Nebraska directory recently arrived at my house/office. I began browsing through it and didn't get very far — just to BSB Construction, Inc. I was looking at the "Construction Type" at the bottom of each listing and read, "Dirt, Grading, Culverts, Utilities. Mon, 26 May 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.acppubs.com/article/CA6561319.html?nid=4212 Brandeis Machinery & Supply Co., headquartered in Louisville, Ky., has reached a milestone, with 2008 marking its 100th year in business. Founded in 1908, Brandeis sells, services and rents construction and mining equipment from nine geographic locations and represents industry leaders such as Komatsu, Atlas Copco, Wirtgen, Sennebogen, Kobelco, and Tadano. Mon, 26 May 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.acppubs.com/article/CA6560826.html?nid=4212 Editor's Note: The following guest editorial is provided by Eric S. Wilson, Road Commission for Oakland County commissioner. Unfortunately, when it comes to funding, we at the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) are not very sanguine. This past winter took a tremendous financial toll on RCOC, further eroding an already tight budget battered by declining revenues. Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.acppubs.com/article/CA6556387.html?nid=4212 Stocks endured their worst quarter in five and a half years, as Wall Street sought to integrate credit woes, high oil prices, job losses, and continued weakness ... Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.acppubs.com/article/CA6556437.html?nid=4212 Congress and the president have prescribed powerful medicine to stimulate the U.S. economy. On Feb. 13, President Bush signed the Economic Stimulus Act (ESA). In addition to providing tax rebate checks to middle-income families and making it easier to refinance mortgages, the ESA temporarily reinstates the depreciation bonus and increases Sec. Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.acppubs.com/article/CA6554247.html?nid=4212 Olympia— Gov. Chris Gregoire has signed the 2008 supplemental transportation budget (House Bill 2878) that allows Washington to continue progress on three transportation goals — increase safety, improve maintenance and provide congestion relief — in the face of declining revenue. Overall, the measure trims the current $7. Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 PST