August 2012: New Roles for Today's Contractor

Featured Articles

Civil Service, the Design/Build Way

By Claire SwedbergUnder (Your Business)

The federal government’s many agencies commonly accept the design/build project delivery method adva

Lean Success: Business Operations

By Jeff GavinUnder (Green Building)

Lean and green could be your best “best practice” when planning and executing jobs large and small.

Master of All Trades

By Susan BloomUnder (Your Business)

With the economy still reeling from the effects of recession, unemployment, and wavering business an

Fighting Traffic

By Susan M. CaseyUnder (Lighting)

Across the country, electrical contractors currently are or will be garnering contracts to upgrade t

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

By Darlene BremerUnder (Your Business)

Companies that understand how to collaborate effectively and how to share the right information at t

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Green Power Blooming From Algae

(Green Building)

By

Rick Laezman

August 2012

The sustainable energy movement is full of surprises. Naturally occurring sources of power are always ready to emerge from the most unlikely global elements. READ MORE

Civil Service, the Design/Build Way

(Your Business)

By

Claire Swedberg

August 2012

The federal government’s many agencies commonly accept the design/build project delivery method advantages, but it’s still a select number of contractors that win these projec READ MORE

Californians Getting Smarter About Their Power

(Green Building)

By

Rick Laezman

August 2012

Efficiency and conservation have become well-established elements of the green power movement, and, in that regard, smart meters have become one of the primary tools to help c READ MORE

Leading the Digital Savvy

(Your Business)

By

Jeff Gavin

August 2012

You may already work with building information modeling (BIM). Perhaps you’ve built a team proficient in this technology or hope to in the near future. READ MORE

DOE Investment Shines the Light on Efficiencies in SSL Manufacturing Technologies

(Lighting)

By

Rick Laezman

August 2012

In the quest for a more energy-efficient future, no detail gets overlooked. READ MORE

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Products Featured In This Issue

Cool Tools: Laser Layout Tools

Lasers are not new to construction applications. READ MORE

Boxes, Switches and Receptacles

1 Box > Arlington Industries Inc’s. Cam-Light box is useful for installing fixtures, smoke detectors and more on suspended ceilings, drywall ceilings and walls. READ MORE

August 2012