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October 30, 2008 at 2:00 pm ET Free program | In these tough economic times, it is even more important that contractors manage the risk of project nonpayment. This free 51·çÁ÷ program will provide practical tips contractors can use to protect themselves from nonpayment situations and to better manage… Read More
October 16, 2008
As part of our efforts to provide the most relevant information to our members and other interested parties, 51·çÁ÷ is requiring all e-newsletter subscribers to register to receive our publications through the 51·çÁ÷ Web site. This process is simple and fast, and will allow 51·çÁ÷ to keep updated records,… Read More
October 16, 2008
The 51·çÁ÷ Building Contractors Conference (formerly called the 51·çÁ÷ Building Division Meeting) is scheduled for January 7-10, 2009 at the La Quinta Resort & Club in La Quinta, CA (www.laquintaresort.com).  The program includes presentations on Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), Building… Read More
October 16, 2008
Written by 51·çÁ÷ contractor members and professional industry practitioners, Project Delivery Systems for Construction provides detailed information on traditional and alternative project delivery systems.  It includes chapters on Design-Bid-Build, Design- Build, Construction Management At-Risk,… Read More
October 16, 2008
Free Program | Tools for Tough Times - October 30, 2008; 2:00 PM (ET) In these tough economic times, it is even more important that contractors manage the risk of project nonpayment.  This free 51·çÁ÷ program will provide practical tips contractors can use to protect themselves from nonpayment… Read More
October 15, 2008
51·çÁ÷ is pleased to announce that its members represent three-fourths of the Engineering News-Record (ENR) 100 Top Green Contractors List, issued in September 2008.  51·çÁ÷ members hold nine (see below) of the top 10 and 17 of the top 20 green construction firm rankings. 1) The Turner Corp. 3) Skanska… Read More
October 15, 2008
51·çÁ÷ of America will conduct the first in a series of webinars on December 11, 2008, entitled Building a Successful Long-term Strategy for Sustainable Performance. 51·çÁ÷ and FMI will partner over the next several months to provide compelling programs for contractors. The benefit of a webinar is that… Read More
October 15, 2008
51·çÁ÷ has partnered with GBI to offer a series of three Webinars that will provide the latest on the legal application, risk management and regulatory policy needed to ensure the continued success of green building. Featuring experienced legal and construction experts, this series is an… Read More
October 15, 2008
Pricing & Bidding Strategy Seminar November 11-12, 2008 in Atlanta, GA Registration Deadline: October 15, 2008 Co-sponsored by 51·çÁ÷ of America and FMI, this two-day event will provide strategies and proven practices to increase your share of profitable work and decrease the chance of being… Read More
October 15, 2008
The 2008 October Estimating Academy will be presented by 51·çÁ÷ of America and the American Society of Professional Estimators and held on October 28-29, 2008 in Omaha, NE at the Embassy Suites Omaha Downtown/Old Market. This two-day course will cover current topics like LEED® - Estimating for… Read More
October 15, 2008