INDUSTRY NEWS

How to Deliver an Integrated Project from Kick-off to Completion in Eleven Months – and have Fun Doing it: The Children’s Medical Center D9 & D10 Story

Join the DFW Chapter of the Lean Construction Institute to hear HKS and DPR discuss how they delivered an integrated project at The Children's Medical Center of Dallas in eleven months. More information coming soon!

Prices for Materials, Construction Flatten or Dip in June; Freight Costs may Rise Soon

The producer price index (PPI) for finished goods climbed 0.3%, not seasonally adjusted (0.8%, seasonally adjusted), in June and 2.5% over 12 months, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported. Read more

Take Three: Help Prevent Heat-Related Illness

Workers exposed to hot and humid conditions are at risk of heat illness, especially those engaged in heavy work tasks or wearing bulky protective clothing and equipment. Workers not yet acclimatized to working in hot weather, particularly new workers, may be at greater risk of heat illness. Read more

CEF 2013 Fall Course Schedule