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May 2008
Vol. 4, Issue 5


Current Issue Feature Story

Zero-to-BIM
in 7.5 hours
  • Productivity Benefits of BIM
  • BIM in Public Building
  • Contractor Implementation; Tools & Techniques
  • Contractors on the Forefront
  • BIM Risk Factors

"Great way to see what peer companies are doing."
...national contractor

"...this whole series has been on the cutting edge and had the best speakers."
...public agency representative
Applications pending approval for MCLEs in selected states. BIM Series 2008 is approved for PDHs from AACEI AEP.


Breaking News

CONSTRUCTION PUBLISHER GOES GREEN WITH NEW E-PUBLICATION

With green awareness on the rise and more owners and builders looking for environmentally sound construction practices, WPL Publishing is pleased to announce the launch if its newest construction industry e-publication, Green Building Insider.

Green Building Insider is a one-stop source for up-to-the-minute news and information on the green building industry. The publication covers legislative issues, policy changes and best practices in design, construction and facilities maintenance. It also highlights contractors and designers leading the industry towards a greener future.

The launch comes on the heels of the recent Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Chicago in early November, which saw significant increases in attendance and conference topics from previous years, proving that the industry is growing.

The publication is targeted towards project owners, builders, designers, subcontractors, facility managers and construction industry players interested in pursuing a more environmentally-friendly way to do business.

“We’re keenly aware of the groundswell of interest in green building, as evidenced by reader feedback and the buzz at various construction trade shows,” said WPL publisher Paul Levin. “The other buzzes we hear that the media frequently miss are what’s happening at the street level.” Those interested in going green are asking:

  • Are green building efforts delivering on promises?
  • Is the cost of certification better spent on more green features?
  • Are the increased costs to go “green” justified?
  • What are the risks?  At what point am I guaranteeing certification? 

Says Levin, “Our team of reporters has been tasked with getting the answers to these questions out to the leaders in green design and construction, so they can provide clients with optimal green outcomes.”

Go to greenbuildinginsider.com.




Current Issue Headlines

4D MARKETING: IT’S ABOUT TIME
Adding the dimension of time to a 3D model isn’t just a marketing technique to land a job, it helps key players work through the project in a more effective manner.


BIM: TECHNOLOGY PERFECTING
Building information modeling starts where CAD leaves off, says Larry True. From a cost control perspective, BIM technology helps save time and money.


THE MOST TROUBLESOME ACRONYM IN SCHEDULING
Combining trades into one scheduling category can lead to slip-ups in coordination and project progress. Gordon Aronson has a simple solution: Don’t do it!


PMICOS 2008
Publisher Paul Levin offers a brief recap of the recent PMICOS annual meeting held in Chicago, along with a look at two visualization tools released by software developers Cascad-e and PMA Technologies.



Green Building Best Practices 2008 - Webinar Series

Next Event July 23 -

The Construction Phase: Tips, Techniques and Concerns

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