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Commonwealth Contractor is not your typical association publication. We are not going to duplicate stale industry and association news or self-promote ABC-VA. Instead, we have a magazine that rises above the everyday buzz and, from the start, tackles big issues.  In addition to ABC-VA members, Commonwealth Contractor’s audience includes non-member developers, architects, GCs and facility managers. We believe that our publication, with its focus on Virginia’s construction industry, not ABC-VA, will prove our members to be companies that educate their workforce, defend free enterprise, provide quality construction services, care for their environment and give back to their community as they build a better Virginia.

Welcome to Commonwealth Contractor.

Lindsay Minard, Editor-in-Chief


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2010 MEDIA KIT 

 

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ISSUES OF THE COMMONWEALTH CONTRACTOR


JULY 2010
The 21st Century Urban Landscape Evolution: What It Means for the Future of Commercial Real Estate in Virginia

Cover Story: The Future for Virginia's Cities Resembles a Charming Past

Special Section: Interview with Author Joel Garreau 

Trends Article: Historic Rehabilitation and Compatible Infill Development

Politics and Information Article: Federal Small Business Subcontracting Plans

Building Green Article: Pervious Concrete: A Case Study

Safety Toolbox Article:
THE BP Gulf Oil Spill - What the Construction Industry Should Be Learning From It

Perspectives: Perspectives from Industry Professionals


MAY 2010
The Future of Project Delivery: Virginia's Commercial Construction Industry Looks Past Today's Harsh Market Realities Towards a Collaborative Future

Cover Story: Commercial Construction Works Its Way Back to Collaboration

Trends Article:
Balancing Risk in Capital Project Delivery

Trends Article: Job Order Contracting - A Collaborative Solution for Virginia Facilities Owners

Trends Article: Building Information Modeling Technology - An Insight Into the Future

Meeting the Challenge Article: Reinforcing Relationships - Seven Steps to Strengthen Relationships in a Highly Competitive Market


MARCH 2010
Does Compromising Ethics Ever Pay Off? 

Cover Story: Stick to Your Fastball in 2010 - Straight Down the Ethical Line

Politics and Information Article:
Update from Washington

Building Green Article:
The Ghosts of Sustainable Construction

Marketing Article:
Win Work in a Cut-Throat Market - The Keys to Getting in the Door, Get on the Jobsite and Grow Relationships 


JANUARY 2010

Virginia Contractors Still Concerned as Economy Starts to Thaw

Cover Story: Times Are Better. But Will They Last?

Marketing Article: Capitalize When the Market Rebounds with Business Development and Marketing that Means Business

Perspectives: Perspectives from Four Industry Professionals


NOVEMBER 2009

Construction and Education Team Up: Will the New Team Make a Career in Construction a Top 10 Choice for the Next Generation?

Cover Story: Higher Education Construction Programs: What They Really Mean to Virginia's Commercial Construction Industry

Politics and Information Article: Challenges and Opportunities for Virginia's Higher Education Capital Outlay Plan

Education Article: What Makes a Good Construction Program?

Education Article: Career Technical Education - A Good News Story from Virginia High Schools


SEPTEMBER 2009
The Race is On: What the Battle for the Governor's Mansion Means for Virginia Contractors

Cover Story: The Battle for the Governor's Mansion: A Turning Point Whatever the Outcome

Candidate Profile: Robert McDonnell, 2009 Republican Candidate for Virginia Governor

Candidate Profile: Creigh Deeds, 2009 Democratic Candidate for Virginia Governor


JULY 2009
Build the Bridge ... Close the Leadership Gap

 

Cover Story: The Leadership Gap: How Generations Can Work Together to Bridge the Divide

Meeting the Challenge Article: Leader Development for Everyone Else


MAY 2009

A Green Light Shines Bright Through Tough Times

Cover Story: Last Call For Green: Green Retrofit Presents Second Chance to Contractors that Have Yet to Embrace Green

Green Building Article: The Impact of Design-Build and BIM on Sustainable Design and Construction

Trends Article: Successful Joint Venturing in Construction Starts with Strategy and Relationships

 


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