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Story Top Projects of the Southwest The Biggest and Boldest
of 2007
Southwest Contractor’s Top Projects of the Southwest highlights the largest construction projects underway in Nevada,
Arizona and New Mexico.
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Legal Issues Protection on Tenant Improvement Projects in Nevada
Tenant improvements can be risky. While Nevada recently bolstered the rights of unpaid contractors, it is encumbant upon each contractor to proactively protect their interests.
Southwest Contractor is seeking outstanding construction projects located in Arizona, Nevada and New
Mexico for its Best of 2008 competition. Winners will be featured in the December issue of Southwest
Contractor, and will be honored at our 6th annual awards banquet in December.
The BIM Zone Using Every Dimension of BIM for Cost & Project Management
As Rod Serling would say, “there is a Fifth Dimension...a dimension as vast as space...it lies between the pit of man’s fears and the summit of his knowledge.” He could have been referring to BIM, in which many users haven’t ventured beyond using for 3D modeling.
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Giving Back Honduras Town Aided by Engineers Without Borders
Participation in humanitarian organizations such as Engineers Without Borders can be life-changing and affirming. It can also help individuals grow professionally, and employers who understand this will also reap benefits. Full Story >>
Forecasts & Trends
- Robert Murray's Monthly Report
The Economy and Construction: Review of Recent Indicators—February 2008
The fears of recession have mounted in early 2008, based on a steady flow of downbeat economic news. Last fall the prospects that the U.S. economy would slide into recession were generally estimated to be about 30%, and that figure has since been revised up to 60% or higher. Full Report >>
