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Atlanta Falcons name final 5 vying to build $1B stadium

5/21/2013

American City Business Journals

The Atlanta Falcons have named the five finalists who will compete to build the NFL team's $1 billion stadium. The list includes Skanska, Holder Construction Group, Turner Construction Co., Clark Cons… Read More

Prefab Antarctic research station to run on renewable energy

San Francisco airport to undergo 10-year, $4.1B makeover

Women in construction face challenges working in a man's world

Okla. tornado damages infrastructure, kills dozens

Engineering »

Star Trek-like device could print out food

5/21/2013

NextGov

Cartridges containing basic food elements plus 3D printing technology may lead U.S. consumers to something much like the Star Trek replicator, in which various dishes can be ordered up and printed out… Read More

Ants provide tunneling tips for robots

How to rediscover your drive to succeed

F-35 executes first vertical takeoff

Gov. Brown: Calif. Bay Bridge won't open unless it's ready

Heavy Construction »

3D printing ink now comes in concrete, wood and salt

5/21/2013

ExtremeTech

Emerging Objects, based in San Francisco, has developed a concrete ink for 3D printers, as well as a fiber-reinforced cement polymer that can create objects tougher than those made from standard conc… Read More

Economists see consumers picking up the slack

"Wiser clientele" in Canada are drawn to concrete over wood

NYC developer to create concrete anchor between metal buildings

Nearly $2B plan would upgrade Salt Lake City airport

LinkedIn Conversations »

#1 Lie About Cost Segregation Studies.

Cost Segregation on Older Buildings? It is impossible for me to calculate the number of calls I’ve had with building owners and CPAs on the subject of Cost Segregation. Out of all those calls there is one particular item that...

16 hours 44 min ago

5 Questions Great Job Candidates Ask

Many of the questions potential new hires ask are throwaways. But not these. Be honest. Raise your hand if you feel the part of the job interview where you ask the candidate, "Do you have any questions for me?" is almost always...

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Really interested to hear views about the CBH Scheme (UK).The rationale is sound, but I wonder just how many companies are aware of it and just how much money they could save. For a chap to arrive on

site already with a health clearance, has to mean you are not paying over and over again for fitness medicals - you are safe in the knowledge that he has been passed fit. So many companies I talk to are unaware of this scheme which is backed by the Construction Industry, HMG and Unions - why?

20 hours 45 min ago

Preparation time required for CSI Certification!!

I want to know how much time is required to prepare for CDT (Construction Documents Technologist) certification offered by CSI?

20 hours 45 min ago