Albuquerque Activity Report: Construction Starts Are Up Despite Economic Downturn

While projects like Anasazi Downtown have been impacted by the fallout from the lending crisis, an upswing in construction activity at the end of 2008 and early 2009 have brought a stream of new work to the A/E/C community.

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Combining Modern with Antique Earns Hotel a ‘Green Ovation’ >>

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Fashion Facelift: Two Contractors Spiff up Scottsdale Mall

Two construction giants, Phoenix-based Kitchell and Des Moines, Iowa-based The Weitz Co., are working within inches of each other on a $95 million expansion and renovation of Scottsdale Fashion Square.

Vegas Rock Star: Hard Rock Hotel Glams it up with $750 Million Expansion >>

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Big Buzz on Ergonomics Vibration Solutions Reap Mixed Reviews

Strains, sprains and other physical ailments have long been recognized as a drain on construction productivity and a risk to overall worker health and safety, but there’s limited agreement in the industry about how to implement sound solutions.

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Presentation Skills Column

The downturn in the economy is certainly affecting the A/E/C industry, with fewer projects to pursue and more companies going after them. With each project worth significant money to an organization, your team’s ability to effectively present is critical.
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