Noelle Hirsch is a regular contributing researcher and writer for the online construction management site, http://www.constructionmanagement.net.
In today’s post, she delves into the timely topic of integrating efficient construction management and LEED certifications into building practices to lower operating costs and reduce energy use.
Despite the potential savings and reduced environmental footprint that Noelle lists, many […]
I am currently working on a US Military project in New Castle, DE of a similar nature. I would like to supplement a team capable of meeting the $250 million bonding requirement. I am familiar with government projects and their specific requirements. I will prepare the proposal and assist in all preconstruction activities in exchange […]
In our current economy, few jobs are expected to experience faster-than-average growth. But, as Software Advice–a software research company based out of Austin, Texas–recently reported, that’s just what the Bureau of Labor statistics is expecting to happen for the role of construction estimator. Between 2010 and 2020, employment for cost estimators is projected to grow […]
No, I don’t know where I’m going
But, I sure know where I’ve been
There is in fact very little doubt as to where we all have been on this treacherous journey through the rebuilding of a devastated construction industry.
Hanging on the promises
In songs of yesterday
Promises, promises, promises, from politicians, business leaders, employers, you name it….
And I’ve […]
A green job is any job that improves the environment. Green jobs are great opportunities that help revitalize the economy and get people to work. Unfortunately, just because a job is green, does not mean it is without risks. Workers in this field face the same challenges other workers do when it comes to staying […]
The construction industry is among the top ten industries worldwide using LinkedIn (as of March 2011), according to eMarketer. And not only LinkedIn, AEC companies are currently using every possible digital marketing technique for business development.
According to a survey conducted among real estate and construction companies in North America and published in Digital Marketing – […]
To tell you the honest to God truth, being stranded in Las Vegas while Hurricane Sandy is pummeling the east coast has its advantages. One of which is having the time to do a little snooping on a construction project that I have been hearing about for over five years. It’s a […]
Marketing in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry has for the most part been in a league of its own. Conventional marketing techniques just don’t typically apply. The reasons for this are of course unclear, much like the reasons for anything occurring in this World. However, as usual, I have some theories as to why […]
Commercial general contractors are used to build nonresidential structures such as schools, restaurants, office buildings and shopping centers. In order to choose a commercial general contractor, there are many things need to be taken into consideration.
There are a number of things you should consider: the reputation of the firm, their past history, financial records and […]
