In California a new family of building codes, known as the 2010 California Codes, became effective throughout the state on January 1st, 2011. This time around, a brand new code known as the “2010 California Green Building Standards Code”,  aka “CALGreen”, was introduced. This code is Part 11, of the California Code of Regulations, Title 24. CALGreen stems from former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s mandate to reduce greenhouse gases in California.  Some jurisdictions in California had their own Green Codes before CALGreen came about. MORE >>

All to often in my job I am faced with clients who end up in a dispute on a construction project. Any savvy contractor will have a custom tailored contract for each job that will help put that company in a good position when the dispute arises and its time to call the lawyer. About Our Services Construction Contracts California Construction Contract Louisiana Louisiana Construction Law Blog Wolfe Law GroupThe contract is the cornerstone of any construction project and eventual dispute. It contains the scope of work and all provisions which govern when disputes arise. MORE >>

Louis lost 1,700 construction jobs over the past year, but 120 other metro areas showed either increased or steady employment between November 2009 and November 2010, according to data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. Louis ranked 155 out of 337 metro areas for growth/loss in construction employment with a job loss of 3%. Kansas City ranked 256 with a job loss of 7% and Springfield, Missouri, ranked 37 with a job gain of 3%. added more construction jobs (3,100 jobs, 4 percent) than any of the 70 metro areas. Louis MORE >>

While the types and sizes of construction companies participating in the survey varied, there were a few commonalities between companies and how they estimated their jobs. ” Bidding California Construction Contracts Louisiana Oregon Washington Charts Company Size Construction Estimating Estimating graphs Guestposts Industry/Trade Over-Bid Projects Software Advice survey Under-bid Wolfe Law GroupSoftware Advice is a company who helps those in selected industries choose the best software for the business. MORE >>

The construction giant has bought California-based contractor Howard S.Wright for £58 million, as part of the company’s US expansion strategy. Balfour Beatty have been securing big contracts across California with its Barnhart Balfour Beatty division and recently acquired SpawMaxwell in Houston to increase its US portfolio. Balfour Beatty, not content with their excellent performance in the UK over the last year, are trying to crack the American construction market. In fact, Balfour Beatty is now the third largest construction services provider in the US building market. MORE >>