Constructing Observations | The AGC Blog
Monday, September 18, 2017
Ten years ago, you would have been hard pressed to find a legitimate full- time technology role in commercial construction. At one time, the industry was notorious for using techniques that were put in place generations ago (think-fax machine) but not so much anymore. Technology is now being embraced more than ever with tools like Building Information Modelling (BIM), Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV’s), Integrated Mobile Technology and Information platforms, Automated Building Control processes and more.
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Monday, August 21, 2017
Did a problem subcontractor just place an unjustifiable lien on a project for an important repeat client? What can you do to make sure the project and client's interests are protected? AGC MA member Attorney Hugh J. Gorman, III of Prince Lobel discusses the use of a Lien Bond as possible tool a general contractor can use to sustain project momentum and relieve an owner's concerns.
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Monday, August 21, 2017
Claudia, like many of the other women interviewed, said they were struggling in minimum wage jobs and were searching for an alternative but never considered the trades because they simply weren't exposed to the option or didn't know how to get involved. Learn how Claudia met those challenges and became the successful Union Carpenter she is today.
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Monday, August 21, 2017
Meet Tonye Hayden-Berry, one of the most determined women in the Trades you will ever meet. Despite all of the challenges she has faced Tonye is now a respected and successful craftswoman of Local 3.
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Monday, May 22, 2017
In 1964 career opportunities for women were fairly limited and many pursued traditional paths in teaching, nursing or secretarial work. This was not the case, however, for Sue Muckle, president of M&A Architectural Preservation.
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Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Good mentoring is all about finding the right kind of advice from the right person at the right time. Read on to discover that how, even with 18 years of experience, mentoring still plays a major role in Christy Murphy's career.
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Thursday, April 13, 2017
Monica Ankener, Project Manager, Turner Construction recaps YCPI February 15 Workshop "What were you thinking" hosted by Payette with presentations by Marc Truant, president of Marc Truant & Associates, Inc. and Stavroula (Stav) Birmbas, Truant PM.
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Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Some people take the road less traveled to arrive at what will hopefully be their final destination. If all goes well the experience delivers valuable learning opportunities, the occasion to establish long-term relationships and aspirations for future goals.
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Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Samantha Giordano, Business Development, A&D Representative American Contractors Corp. shares the benfits and challenges of working in her family business.
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Monday, March 6, 2017
To ensure the continued success of a business, owners need to ARM – attract, retain and motivate – key employees who can help grow and sustain their business. For many closely held companies, a well-designed compensation strategy that is directly connected to the growth plan of the business may be the answer.
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