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February 1, 2013

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Take a peek at work on $4.5B first phase of NYC subway project
The $4.5 billion first phase of New York City's Second Avenue subway project is on schedule to be finished in December 2016, according to Michael Horodniceanu, president of Metropolitan Transportation Authority Capital Construction. From dirt excavation to concrete linings for the tunnels, work is progressing. The photos included in these pieces show the work in progress. Daily News (New York) (1/30), Gothamist (New York) (1/29)

Workers begin work on safety measures at PortMiami tunnel


Source: WPLG-TV

Crews have started work on safety measures at the PortMiami tunnel, as they apply fire-resistant coating to all the concrete from the pavement, up the walls to the ceiling. Jet fans have been installed and can reverse the air flow in an emergency. A pedestrian walkway is being built, and five cross passages are being excavated for emergency evacuations. The project is expected to be finished in May 2014. WPLG-TV (Miami) (1/30)

Work on N.J.'s Manahawkin Bay Causeway project to begin soon
Work will soon begin on a $350 million project to build a new bridge parallel to the existing Route 72 Manahawkin Bay Causeway in New Jersey. Once that bridge is built, the older bridge will undergo a rehab. The first of four major building contracts is being put up for bids today, with work to begin this spring. Construction is expected to be finished in 2020. WKXW-FM (Trenton, N.J.) (1/30), WHYY-TV/WHYY-FM (Philadelphia) (1/30)

3,500 y3 to be used for "game changer" restaurant in Vegas
Eater/Las Vegas (1/30)

Technology & Trends

Construction sector adds 28,000 jobs in January
The private sector added 157,000 jobs in January -- 28,000 of them in the construction sector -- according to Labor Department data released this morning. In addition, there was an upward revision in December's numbers from 155,000 jobs to 196,000. However, the unemployment rate ticked up from 7.8% to 7.9%. KHOU-TV (Houston)/The Associated Press (2/2), Reuters (2/1), The Wall Street Journal (2/1)

Geodesign summit orients engineers on new cloud innovations
ArchitecturalRecord.com (1/29)

Sustainability & Green Building

Other News

Survey: Demand for green schools could rise in 3 years
Engineering News-Record (1/30)

Firms look for ways to deal with green-guarantee demands
As demand for "green" buildings rises, so do demands that contractors, engineers and architects guarantee their work. However, it's tough to guarantee performance or sustainability once the project is over and you no longer have any control, and there are no insurance companies that insure guarantees. This piece offers some ways to compromise, but in the end, "parties should be careful about what they promise if they're not 100% sure they can deliver," says Ryan Manies, an attorney and architect with Polsinelli Shughart. Engineering News-Record (2/4)

Leadership & HR

3 reasons you shouldn't flip out
Too many bosses throw epic tantrums when things don't go their way, writes Scott Eblin. Freaking out will certainly get your workers' attention, but at the cost of lost productivity, a more toxic business culture, and a sharp decline in your employees' enthusiasm and energy. "When the freak out is an executive's go to move, the people around him or her eventually disengage," Eblin warns. EblinGroup.com/Next Level Blog (1/24)

Policy Watch

Debt-limit bill clears Congress, heads to Obama
Legislation to suspend the U.S. debt limit for three months has been sent to the White House for President Barack Obama's signature. The Senate voted 64-34 Thursday in favor of the bill passed by the House. The Obama administration had warned that without congressional action, the government would run out of money to pay its bills in early March. The Washington Post (1/31), The Hill/Floor Action blog (1/31), Business Insider (1/31)

ACI News

314R-11: Guide to Simplified Design for Reinforced Concrete Buildings
This guide presents simplified methods and design techniques that facilitate and speed the engineering of low-rise buildings within certain limitations. Material is presented in an order that follows typical design process with procedures introduced as the designer will need them in the course of a building design. Order your copy today.

Concrete Industry Management program announces items for 2013 auction at World of Concrete
The Concrete Industry Management program -- a business intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management -- is pleased to announce the list of donated items for their eighth annual Auction at the World of Concrete. The Auction is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 6 in the North Hall Room N262 of the Las Vegas Convention Center. The silent Auction will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the live Auction begins at 1 p.m.
"Thanks to the tremendous response from the industry, we anticipate having the best CIM Auction ever," said Michael Philipps, chairman of the CIM Auction. "In addition to our signature concrete mixer truck donated by Mack Trucks, Inc. and McNeilus Company, we have a variety of equipment, materials, software packages, safety equipment and tools available. Cement will be a hot item again this year, and concrete contractors should be excited about the number of items we have for them in the Auction." Learn more.

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