Milender White Construction Co., an Arvada-based general contractor, recently threw an appreciation party for its subcontractors and suppliers to show MWCC’s appreciation for their help with jobsite safety, value engineering, innovative project solutions and other successes. Courtesy of Milender White Construction Milender White Construction Co., an Arvada-based general contractor, recently threw an appreciation party for its subcontractors and suppliers. Four MWCC executives present the Hall of Fame Award to Eric Schultz, Schultz Industries. Left to right: Bryon White, president & CEO of Milender White Construction Co.; Mike Milender, MWCC co-founder & executive vice president; Eric Schultz, Hall of Fame recipient
Two authoritative reports released in mid-September that detail the continued drag on the U.S. economy by traffic congestion and mobility have put the spotlight back on the congressional failure to act on a long-term transportation infrastructure bill. On September 21, the American Transportation Research Institute and Federal Highway Administration Office of Freight Management and Operations released a report identifying 250 major chokepoints and bottlenecks along highways that are critical to the nation's freight transportation system. The majority of the locations monitored were urban interstate interchanges.The top 10 freight bottleneck areas are: Chicago, Ill.: I-290 at I-90/I-94; Fort Lee, N.J.: I-95
Construction employment increased in 146 out of 337 metropolitan areas between August 2010 and August 2011, declined in 145 and stayed level in 46, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released in late September by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials noted that the local employment data remains relatively split as private-sector demand increased and public sector activity declined more rapidly during the past year. “The construction market is caught between increases in private-sector demand and even larger decreases in public sector construction investments,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist, noting that private sector
Leaders of Colorado’s built environment are feeling generally hopeful and optimistic, according to results of a first-ever statewide survey released in late September by the Everitt Real Estate Center at Colorado State University. The survey provides a first-of-its kind view from the three major sectors involved in the built environment in Colorado, including architectural, construction and commercial real estate professionals. The findings highlight the greatest pessimism among the commercial real estate sector related to challenging national issues, such as the impact of national debt ratings on financing, regulatory guidelines and employment growth. Leaders among architectural and construction sectors expressed more
The uncertain economy has many business leaders poring over their financials, crunching the budget and nixing every unnecessary expense, but financial problems aren’t the only ones your company might be facing. Have you recently taken a good hard look at the character of your company? When you really think about it, many of the transgressions we see in business today, from CEO scandals to terrible customer service, boil down to a lack of solid character, and character does matter in business. There’s no time like the present to sit down with your employees and define goals for the character of
Green buildings are generally assumed to be energy efficient and sustainable. However, such indefinite concepts need to be reduced to measurable criteria to be incorporated into construction documents, contracts and building codes. Although others are being developed, the most widely used green building benchmark is currently the LEED rating system developed by the U.S. Green Building Council. To receive LEED certification, a project must meet a variety of prerequisites such as minimum energy performance and indoor air quality requirements, and then earn points for achieving specific goals or standards in seven categories. Based on total points earned, the building
Here’s a typical situation in the construction industry: Subcontractor submits a bid, contractor notifies subcontractor that its bid is accepted, contractor sends a subcontract for signature, subcontractor starts work on project but doesn’t sign or return written subcontract agreement.
Merrick & Co., Aurora, and North Dakota-based Ulteig Engineers have formed a strategic alliance to provide engineering services to oil and gas companies working in the Williston Basin. The teams kicked off their partnership at the North Dakota Petroleum Council annual meeting recently held in Medora, N.D. The Williston Basin covers 142,500 sq miles in eastern Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and into Saskatchewan. Oil was first discovered in the basin in the 1920s, and with current drilling technology, it is being actively explored once again.“We are delighted to combine our capabilities with Ulteig to serve this growth region of
The American Institute of Architects Colorado North chapter recognized its 2011 architectural design and honor award recipients on Sept. 9 at the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art in Boulder.Four design winners were selected from 20 entries submitted by members of AIA Colorado North. Todd Schliemann of Ennead Architects, New York, chaired the jury. Merit Award for Commercial ArchitectureSummit Elementary School, Casper, Wyo.Architect: RB+B Architects Inc., Fort Collins, in association with Lee H. Skolnick Architecture + Design Partnership, New York, and Amundsen Associates, Casper, Wyo.Citation Award for Unbuilt Architecture961 Gapter, BoulderArchitect: HMH Architecture + Interiors, BoulderCitation Award for Residential: LargeChinook House,
Metropolitan State College of Denver and its project team, Mortenson Construction and project architect RNL, recently topped off the new Hotel and Hospitality Learning Center (HLC) on the school’s campus. The topping off took place on September 23. Rendering by RNL The HLC will feature a 150-room SpringHill Suites by Marriott, 28,000 sq ft of academic space within the HLC and 5,000 sq ft of meeting and conference space. The HLC, located at the corner of Auraria Parkway and Speer Boulevard at the edge of downtown Denver, will feature a 150-room SpringHill Suites by Marriott, 28,000 sq ft of
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