Upcoming Events
As industry consolidation and changes continue in the marketplace, contractors should be aware of the credit models that banks and surety companies are utilizing in analyzing their firms' financial information. Is your company aware of the industry "hot buttons" and are you proactively maximizing your firm's credit relationships?
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The Builders Association and Illinois Mechanical & Specialty Contractors Association (IMSCA) are hosting a Construction Industry Gubernatorial Candidate Meet and Greet. We are also partnering with the Illinois Contractors Industry Committee (ICIC) and the Women Construction Owners and Executives (WCOE) to hold this event, which will provide the construction industry a unique opportunity to learn more about the candidates running for Governor of Illinois
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Industry News
It is a legal requirement to have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) on nearly every active construction project, including detailed records of site inspections and corrective actions. Companies that fail to adequately document and retain the results of their self-inspections and follow-up measures may face enforcement actions and devastating penalties of up to $37,500.00 per day, per violation.
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Many states already have laws prohibiting reverse auctions for construction services. However, those laws do not prevent federal agencies from conducting reverse auctions in those states. And federal agencies, like the Departments of Veterans Affairs and the Interior, are increasingly turning to reverse auction procurement for construction services, which include million dollar building renovations, national park road construction, and material supply.
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Education & Training
Superintendents are critical to the efficiency and financial success of a project, and must keep up with many jobsite innovations. The shrinking pool of qualified superintendents coupled with the upcoming workforce shortage begs the question: How will we find, train and mentor the next generation?
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Did you know that The Builders Association maintains a library of online Project Management and Agile courses? These self-paced courses meet the needs of busy professionals, cover a broad range of project management topics and are accessible online anytime, making it convenient to fit into the busiest schedule. And now for a limited time you can receive 20% off any course purchase.
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BuildingPoint Midwest is excited to hold a week-long, hands-on training on today's most advanced technologies; Robotic Total Stations, 3D Coordination & Scanning Processes, Project Controls, Estimating and Vico Office. Individual desktops with software will be provided with each session.
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