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Industry News
Architecture Billings Index Rises for Sixth Straight Month
Construction Dive
Overall, the AIA’s Architecture Billings Index score for March was 51, reflecting a healthy business environment for the sixth consecutive month.
 
Measure Payback of Office Acoustics Investment with New ROI Calculator from CISCA
CISCA
New tool lets business executives see how office noise impacts overall financial performance.
 
Report: Construction costs continue to increase amid tariff uncertainty
Construction Dive
April marked the 18th month that North American construction costs increased with uncertainty around steel prices as a result of the United States' recently imposed steel tariff.
 
Design Firm Contenders Selected for $784M Pittsburgh Terminal Project
Construction Dive
The Alleghany County Airport Authority is closer to kicking off the terminal replacement project at Pittsburgh International Airport, announcing it narrowed its design firm choices to four teams: AECOM; Corgan and Michael Baker; Gensler and HDR; and Luis Vidal Architects/CannonDesign. Construction of the terminal is estimated at $784 million, and the projected completion date is 2023.
 
Union Sues NYC Contractor Claiming it Used 'Alter Ego' Company to Avoid Paying Union Wages
Construction Dive
New York City's Metal Lathers Local 46 and other union funds are suing a concrete contractor, its owner and an alleged "alter ego" front company claiming that the latter, New Leaf, was formed to perform work at the $25 billion Hudson Yards development in order to avoid paying union wages and benefits.
 
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Webinar: How to Hire Successful People into a Dysfunctional Team
Caliper
Caliper will be holding complimentary webinar on Wednesday, May 16th at noon EDT on How to Hire Successful People into a Dysfunctional Team. The presenter is George Brough, Caliper's Vice President of Organizational Development Services
 
Construction Safety Week 2018
On May 7-11, celebrate this shared commitment to safety on the jobsite and beyond as part of an industry-wide education and awareness event.
 
Benefits Matter: Construction Workers Want More Than Medical
Construction Exec
How benefits can help create happy, productive and less worried workers.
 
LAMVIN INC now on team lean
Lamvin Inc.
Lamvin Inc., a leading manufacturer of quality, custom architectural acoustical wall and ceiling products, has committed to the lean manufacturing methodology by investing in lean training throughout the organization. Lamvin has secured the support of California Manufacturing Technology Consulting and Lean Six Sigma Institute in training employees to reduce waste in material, and eliminate wasteful activities, resulting in the maximization of customer value and quick production ability.
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CISCA Announces its Emerging Leaders Program for 2018
The Emerging Leaders program is a structured, rotating four-year course of study and activities that centers around four key partners in our association: Manufacturers, Distributors, Independent Representatives, and Contractors.

The program, which is designed to promote the growth of future industry leaders, is now open for applications.

The first meeting is May 14, 2018 at Rulon International’s facility. Sign up now to claim your spot!
 
Check the CISCA Website for Events and Job Postings
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Bookmark the CISCA website and make sure to check back regularly for event information and job postings.
www.cisca.org
 
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Advertising Opportunities Are Now Available in the Print & Digital Editions of the CISCA Magazine
Place your brand in front of the multi-billion dollar interior systems industry today!
 
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