<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Construction Executive RSS Feed - www.constructionexec.com</title><link>http://www.constructionexec.com/</link><description>Construction Executive is an award-winning monthly magazine that reaches 50,000 contractors and construction-related business owners. Since first being published by Associated Builders and Contractors Services Corp. in 2003, the magazine has served as the leading source for news, market developments and business issues impacting the construction industry.</description><ttl>5</ttl><item><category>Washington Update</category><title>A Paramount Decision</title><link>http://www.constructionexec.com/ezine/Issues/May_2012/Washington_Update.aspx</link><description>The construction industry would benefit under a Romney presidency.</description><author>David Ashinoff</author><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><category>Economic Outlook</category><title>Private Funding Bolsters U.S. Lab Construction Market</title><link>http://www.constructionexec.com/ezine/Issues/May_2012/Economic_Outlook.aspx</link><description>Private funding is bolstering the U.S. lab construction market.</description><author>Anirban Basu</author><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><category>Onsite Safety</category><title>Advancing Safety Training through Online Learning</title><link>http://www.constructionexec.com/ezine/Issues/May_2012/Onsite_Safety.aspx</link><description>New e-learning tools offer effective safety training.</description><author>Steve Bowers and Pete Rice</author><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><category>Legally Speaking</category><title>Who's at Fault?</title><link>http://www.constructionexec.com/ezine/Issues/May_2012/Legally_Speaking.aspx</link><description>Who is accountable for making repairs on completed condo projects?</description><author>Paul Breitner and Doron Weiss</author><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><category>Risk Management</category><title>Requiring Bid Bonds from Subcontractors</title><link>http://www.constructionexec.com/ezine/Issues/May_2012/Risk_Management.aspx</link><description>Why GCs should require bid bonds from subcontractors.</description><author>Michael Strahan</author><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><category>Community Spotlight</category><title>Giving Kids a 'Leg Up'</title><link>http://www.constructionexec.com/ezine/Issues/May_2012/Community_Spotlight.aspx</link><description>Hogg Construction lends its expertise to build a therapy center in Pennsylvania.</description><author>Heidi Hahn</author><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><category>Features</category><title>Efficiency Reigns on Hospital Projects</title><link>http://www.constructionexec.com/ezine/Issues/May_2012/Features.aspx</link><description>Lean, integrated practices improve delivery of new medical centers.</description><author>Joanna Masterson</author><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><category>Features</category><title>Back to His Roots</title><link>http://www.constructionexec.com/ezine/Issues/May_2012/Features2.aspx</link><description>A project manager brings field experience to his grandfather's business.</description><author>Jessica Porter</author><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><category>Special Section</category><title>Executive Insights</title><link>http://www.constructionexec.com/ezine/Issues/May_2012/Special_Section.aspx</link><description>Insights from leading construction CPAs and attorneys.</description><author /><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><category>Special Section</category><title>Prepare Now for a Taxing 2013</title><link>http://www.constructionexec.com/ezine/Issues/May_2012/Special_Section2.aspx</link><description>Tax strategies for making the most of your money in 2012 and 2013.</description><author>Jamey Rappis</author><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><category>Special Section</category><title>When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Smarter</title><link>http://www.constructionexec.com/ezine/Issues/May_2012/Special_Section3.aspx</link><description>How building materials manufacturers can spur profitability.</description><author>Stacey Hightower</author><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><category>Special Section</category><title>Benchmarking Overlooked Profits</title><link>http://www.constructionexec.com/ezine/Issues/May_2012/Special_Section4.aspx</link><description>Contractors must seek profits beyond what operations can deliver.</description><author>Terry Kramer</author><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><category>Special Section</category><title>Family Business Succession Planning</title><link>http://www.constructionexec.com/ezine/Issues/May_2012/Special_Section5.aspx</link><description>Tax strategies for ensure a smooth family business transition.</description><author>Melanie M. LaSota</author><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><category>Tech Trends</category><title>Five Ways Employees' Smartphones Can Cause Trouble</title><link>http://www.constructionexec.com/ezine/Issues/May_2012/Tech_Trends.aspx</link><description>Five of the most common employment problems caused by smartphones.</description><author>D. Albert Brannen</author><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><category>Special Section</category><title>Five Financial Gauges to Stay Profitable</title><link>http://www.constructionexec.com/ezine/Issues/May_2012/Special_Section6.aspx</link><description>Five key performance indicators are valuable aids to executive decision-making.</description><author>Mike Clancy and Scott Winstead</author><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><category>Backlog Indicator</category><title>Construction Backlog Declines 5.4 Percent in First Quarter of 2012</title><link>http://www.constructionexec.com/ezine/Issues/May_2012/Backlog_Indicator.aspx</link><description>With backlog down in Q1 2012, nonresidential construction expected to remain soft this summer.</description><author /><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><category>Community Spotlight</category><title>Greater Michigan Gives Back</title><link>http://www.constructionexec.com/ezine/Issues/May_2012/Community_Spotlight2.aspx</link><description>The ABC Greater Michigan Chapter holds its first blood drive and 27th Annual Make-A-Wish Benefit. </description><author>Heidi Hahn</author><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><category>Community Spotlight</category><title>Keeping the Focus on Kids</title><link>http://www.constructionexec.com/ezine/Issues/May_2012/Community_Spotlight3.aspx</link><description>Bouchard Insurance focuses on improving the lives of local children.</description><author>Heidi Hahn</author><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><category>Community Spotlight</category><title>Check out our latest Community Spotlight columns!</title><link>http://www.constructionexec.com/ezine/Issues/May_2012/Community_Spotlight4.aspx</link><description>Check out our latest lineup of articles on community service in the construction industry.</description><author /><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
