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Would the Pixar Model of Film Production Work for Construction?

The construction industry shares a lot in common with the Hollywood film industry in the use of a planned strategic model for delivering a product to the customer---be it a blockbuster film or an architectural wonder. So reports the Engineering News-Record.

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High Failure Rate for Subcontractors Linked to Lack of Skilled Workers

Real Time Economics/Wall Street Journal reports that the greater failure rate of subcontractors in the construction industry is linked to a lack of skilled workers available for hire.

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CD Barnes Wins Another Platinum STEP Award

Grand Rapids-based general contractor CD Barnes has won another Platinum STEP Award from the Associated Builders and Contractors W. Michigan Chapter, the highest level for a company of less than 50 employees. So reports GRJB.com.

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Getting to the Root of Employee Turnover

In order to reduce employee turnover, management must analyze the root causes of turnover. These reasons can vary dramatically from company to company. So reports ACRH News.  

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Facilities Guidelines Institute Updates for Residential Hospital 'Soundscape'

Newly revised guidelines from the Facilities Guidelines Institute identify six factors that affects noise and vibration. So reports BDC Network.

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JRM Construction Announces RFP for 2016 Community Impact NYC Area Grant

JRM Construction, a Manhattan-based construction management and general contracting firm, is accepting applications for its 2016 Community Impact Grant program for New York City-area organizations and projects focused in the areas of health, education/youth services, and/or housing and food Security.

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TetraTech Seeking Senior Construction Manager for Project in Afghanistan

TetraTech is a global leader for consulting, engineering, and technical services. Company expertise lies in science, research, engineering, construction, and information technology. They are known for collectively providing integrated services and delivering the best solutions to meet clients' needs. 

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Is An Arbitration Agreement Right for You and Your Workers?

Courts across the country have shown increasing support for employers’ ability to enter into individual arbitration agreements with employees in which the employer and employee agree that any disputes that may arise between them, (e.g., wage dispute), will be resolved through binding arbitration, rather than in court. So reports ACHR News.

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Three ‘Teachable Moments’ for Your Sales Team

Three sales-team 'learning moments' serve as instances to push back on the path of least resistance. So reports Builder.

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