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11/01/09 Green Building Standards Being Written into Building Codes

So far, the way that an owner and contractor team decides to build a “green” building has been fairly standard. But that may change.
11/01/09 Construction’s Legal Risks in the New Green Paradigm

There is no question that green building is moving into the mainstream of construction in the United States.
09/01/09 Assessing Changes in the Latest AIA Construction Contract Documents

Critical changes in the 2007 AIA General Conditions and Standard Forms of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor documents require a close look.
08/01/09 Condo Developer Insolvency has a Domino Effect

Here, the columnist discusses the wide-ranging impacts that can be felt by numerous parties once a developer of a condominium project starts to enter into bankruptcy.
07/01/09 The Spearin Doctrine in the Evolving Construction Industry

The authors discuss the ways in which new project-delivery methods, such as BIM, are impacting the constructability doctrine.
View all » Construction Management
04/01/09 Good Is Not Good Enough

The opening sentence in Good to Great by Jim Collins is, "Good is the enemy of great." This concept can be extended to, A good strategy is the enemy of a great strategy. But why is this so critical?
03/01/09 A Lesson from the Art of War

In this follow-up to an earlier article, Garrison discusses the importance of knowing a prospective client.
02/01/09 Evaluating Distressed Property Intelligently

"These are the times that try men's souls." Although the situation today in no way is comparable to Thomas Paine's take on the American Revolution, our economic crisis today truly is "trying our souls" again.
View all » Finance
11/01/09 Show Me the Green!

There is widespread acceptance that the renewed focus on green building is good for the planet, but current tax legislation is also making it good for your wallet.
01/01/08 Now What?

The author discusses the importance of improving financial management to survive in a tighter market
12/01/06 Good Times Can Create False Confidence

With a healthy 2006 wrapping up, wise contractors are those who know exactly why they are succeeding and are remaining alert for warning signs.
04/01/06 How to Avoid the Workers' Comp Cost Cycle

With few exceptions, workers' compensation insurance rates are in decline across the country. However, declines in workers' compensation rates are historically just the calm before the next storm.
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