The Great Recession:
Will Construction Workers Survive?

“Three years ago, three contractors would bid on a project. Now 90 contractors bid on a project. That is how desperate people are." - Jerry Rhoades, Executive SecretaryTreasurer of the Florida Carpenters Regional Council.

Statements like the one above are not just a regional phenomenon…construction workers nationwide are facing the worst economic downturn in their lives, and it’s impacting their industry more than most. See what they’re doing (and not doing) to weather the crisis.
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Concrete Fundamentals II - Concrete Slab On Grade

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Green Design: Sustainable Lighting Design

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US Students Building Bridges & Generating Solar Power in Guatemala
Beause of the seasonal flooding of roads during four months out of the year, many of the small villages surrounding the Joyabaj area of Guatemala are left without reliable, timely vehicular access to marketplaces, health clinics, and schools. This not only impacts the villagers' day-to-day lives, but it also makes it more difficult for their children to receive education and hinders economic development. Many communities also lack reliable electricity and drinking water. 
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Industry News

 Architectural Record:  Lobbying Tips for Architects
Want to be a real participant in this business called democracy—lobby on an issue that matters to you! Not only will you help bring about positive change, you also will get more satisfaction out of advocacy than you ever imagined.  Read More 

ENR: Manufacturers are More Upbeat About Sales
People who are watching the industry barometers of new and used equipment sales expect the market to make slight comebacks this year after a tough 2009. But few are predicting the market to post sizable gains until 2011 or 2012. Read More

BD&C Network:  How Project Management supports BIM Projects  
Building information modeling is a game-changing technology that saves time and money and reduces construction errors. But even with a 3D geometric BIM model in hand, Building Teams still need to deal with everyday forms, procedural documents, and contracts, and information about a specific building or an overall project still needs to be shared with virtually everyone on the job, whether or not they're using the BIM model.  Read More