Red Cross Blood Drives, Habitat for Humanity and Katrina Relief are just some of the ways 51·çÁ÷ Student Chapters are working in their communities nationwide. The 51·çÁ÷ Outstanding Student Chapter Contest recognizes the top three accomplishments made by 51·çÁ÷’s Student Chapters each year. Past winners… Read More April 14, 2009
The 2009 Estimating Academy, presented by 51·çÁ÷ of America and the American Society of Professional Estimators, will be held on May 20-22, 2009, in Las Vegas, NV, at The Harrah’s.
This two-and-a-half day course will cover current topics like LEED® - Estimating for Green Buildings, Estimating with… Read More April 14, 2009
Arizona Builders' Alliance executive director Mark Minter was interviewed by the local news on the ability of the economic stimulus to bring construction jobs to Arizona. Watch the video here.
April 14, 2009
51·çÁ÷’s Supervisory Training Program (STP) is a construction-specific training curriculum developed, updated and field tested by and for contractors. To help new instructors get their feet wet and improve their delivery and company leaders learn more about STP, 51·çÁ÷ will host a STP Instructor Training… Read More April 14, 2009
BIM 101: An Introduction to Building Information Modeling is 51·çÁ÷’s newest educational resource and is the first part of 51·çÁ÷’s BIM Education Program. BIM 101 is a full-day course designed specifically for construction professionals eager to learn the essential concepts of BIM and will provide… Read More April 14, 2009
Dow Jones reported today that bids for construction projects, many of which are funded by the stimulus, are 15%-30% lower than states expected. 51·çÁ÷'s chief economist Ken Simonson commented on the trend, and explained that construction firms are "scrambling to get any work they can find." Read the… Read More April 14, 2009
Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) is a term often referenced these days, but seldom understood. What does IPD truly entail, and how can all stakeholders on a construction project benefit?
Don't miss this important recording as industry experts John Tocci, Sr. and Jim Frey provide an in-depth look… Read More April 14, 2009
Join us May 28-29 for the Spring 2009 51·çÁ÷ BIMForum in Dallas, TX. The Spring BIMForum will be an assembly of some of the nation's leading Architects, Engineers, Builders and Owners for a two-day program focused on the timely use of BIM and the bottom line. Topics to be covered include:Â
The… Read More April 14, 2009
51·çÁ÷'s Stimulus at Work Web site is updated as information becomes available and includes timely updates on stimulus project funding, including the U.S. Department of Education's recent announcement of $44 billion for states and schools. This includes $32.6 billion under the State Fiscal… Read More April 13, 2009
At a news conference at US Department of Transportation headquarters today President Obama, joined by Vice President Joe Biden and Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced that funding has been obligated for 2000 transportation projects, totaling over $6 billion with money provided in the… Read More April 13, 2009
