Construction Marketing

JUNE 7, 2021

Loading docks are the main entry points for all the goods distributed in markets and stores. Other hazards can be caused by vehicles loading and unloading goods in the docks. Collisions can happen and compromise not just the dock operations but also the goods being moved and the safety of the workers.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 29, 2012

Home » Blogs. This got me thinking about what makes a good leader in the construction industry. After all, a good construction business manager acts as a leader for the entire company. Good Leaders Pay Attention. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Equipment and Services Directory. Ask the Expert. Industry News.

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 20, 2011

Home » Blogs. The book discusses a 5-year study performed by a Stanford Business School professor and some of his graduate students focusing on eleven Fortune 500 companies that were identified as businesses that had evolved from good companies to great companies over 15 years. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Publications.

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 7, 2012

Home » Blogs. In the last blog, I mentioned that I saw an informal LinkedIn poll that asked if people were going to move to the cloud in the next year, to which 70% said “Yes, we are.” So, if the data center in Seattle goes down for some reason, the redundant site in Atlanta picks up and your data is available.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Home » Blogs. Contractors Seeking Credit Should Prepare to be Prepared » Hazard Communication? I’m pleased to announce that this week’s blog is written by David DeVita, President of Carolina Safety Consultants. The violation was regarding Hazard Communication Program, or I should say, the lack there of.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

Home » Blogs. Last week, I talked about Jim Collins’ book Good to Great , and the common characteristics of great companies. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Equipment and Services Directory. Ask the Expert. Hardhat Connect. Industry News. Forms and Checklists. Seminars and Tradeshows. Product Spotlight. Auction Calendar.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 24, 2012

Home » Blogs. It’s hard to think of examples where this is a good idea in any business. And for good reason, since the way accounting and business management use software is much different from the way construction operations and project management use it. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Ask the Expert.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 1, 2011

Home » Blogs. One problem that even the most savvy contractors deal with is profit fade, when a job continues to incur additional costs that are not factored into the estimate. In turn, profit fade can dramtically affect cash flow and hinder the possibility of booking new jobs. The good news? David Brown Blog.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 21, 2011

Home » Blogs. Technology has changed (and so have my looks, thank goodness), but my views have remained the same—technology is all about the next logical step. If they are not genuinely accepting of the change or its usage is over their heads, the technology, no matter how good, is likely to fail. Equipment Management.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 1, 2011

Home » Blogs. This week I’m pleased to turn over the blog microphone to my friend and colleague Curt Westberg. If you’re a project or construction manager reading this blog, this information may not pertain directly to you, but the information is still good to know. Equipment Management. Resource Center.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 17, 2012

Home » Blogs. Or, is it more secure at a site where professionals design and maintain the servers to be as secure as possible? The warranty on the roofing membrane is only as good as the company standing behind it. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Equipment and Services Directory. Ask the Expert. Hardhat Connect.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 8, 2012

Home » Blogs. I recently worked on a job site for a client, and my safety observations during that time were quite revealing. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Equipment and Services Directory. Ask the Expert. Hardhat Connect. Industry News. Forms and Checklists. Seminars and Tradeshows. Product Spotlight.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

Home » Blogs. And because of the environment we work in, there are procedures to be followed, communication channels to be adhered to and process that has to happen to keep things legal and everyone properly informed. All of these items, whether in an RFI, ASI, or other communication create an issue. Equipment Management.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 17, 2012

Home » Blogs. But on construction sites, where change is the desired goal each day, building ergonomic work stations is very difficult. These tools are a little more expensive, however, if proven to help reduce employee discomfort and injuries, they would be an good investment. Equipment Management. Resource Center.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 12, 2012

Home » Blogs. And, just last week, the United States Green Building Council published a report that estimates from 2009-2013 the green building industry will support 8 million jobs throughout the economy. Good document management software will be able to keep those certifications on file. Equipment Management.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 5, 2012

Home » Blogs. It’s often easy to bid on a job, start work, and miscalculate how far along in the project you are versus the amount of money you’ve spent. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Equipment and Services Directory. Ask the Expert. Hardhat Connect. Industry News. Forms and Checklists. Seminars and Tradeshows.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 13, 2012

Home » Blogs. Year-End Wake Up Call » “How good do you want to be?” As a construction business owner, you must be motivated to do the best job you possibly can do, and you need to regularly motivate your staff. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Equipment and Services Directory. Ask the Expert.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Home » Blogs. Foundation gained its own identity, and we have the right people in place for the right jobs. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Equipment and Services Directory. Ask the Expert. Hardhat Connect. Industry News. Forms and Checklists. Seminars and Tradeshows. Product Spotlight. Auction Calendar. Publications.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 2, 2012

Home » Blogs. As someone who thinks a good lunch is one of the best things in life, I’m in a bit of a quandary. As someone who thinks a good lunch is one of the best things in life, I’m in a bit of a quandary. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Equipment and Services Directory. Ask the Expert. Hardhat Connect.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 15, 2012

Home » Blogs. The good news is that there is light at the end of this construction software tunnel. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Equipment and Services Directory. Ask the Expert. Hardhat Connect. Industry News. Forms and Checklists. Seminars and Tradeshows. Product Spotlight. Auction Calendar. Industry Statistics.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 19, 2011

Home » Blogs. « Obtaining the Proper Bonding for Government Jobs. One of my favorite parts of this job is getting to talk with professionals in the industry who work with contractors for a living. Most are just too busy chasing new jobs. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Equipment and Services Directory.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 25, 2011

Home » Blogs. Not to mention, it feels good to be the one with the answers. This entry was posted on Tuesday, October 25th, 2011 at 11:11 am and is filed under Fred Ode Blog. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Equipment and Services Directory.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Home » Blogs. Hazard Communication? I’ve mentioned in previous blogs that cloud computing isn’t really cloud computing if the software is just being accessed from a remote computer. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Equipment and Services Directory. Ask the Expert. Hardhat Connect. Industry News.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 5, 2012

Home » Blogs. They run special incentives to reward good behavior. They sponsor programs in communities or the larger market to encourage health, reduce traffic accidents, etc. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Equipment and Services Directory. Ask the Expert. Hardhat Connect. Industry News. Forms and Checklists.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 19, 2011

Home » Blogs. Our Inside Sales force’s only job is to qualify prospects and to set appointments for our Outside Sales force. If we are not a good fit, we will “walk away” from the sale. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Equipment and Services Directory. Ask the Expert. Hardhat Connect. Industry News. Auction Calendar.

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Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2011

Home » Blogs. Keep Work Environment Safe for Lower Job Costs » Cloud Computing: The “Why”. This is all well and good, but I know from the emails I received, I left some of you thinking “how does this affect me?” Equipment Management. Resource Center. Equipment and Services Directory. Ask the Expert. Hardhat Connect.

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

Home » Blogs. As a Project Manager friend of mine likes to (somewhat cynically) say “The good thing about standards is we have so many of them!” Equipment Management. Resource Center. Equipment and Services Directory. Ask the Expert. Hardhat Connect. Industry News. Forms and Checklists. Seminars and Tradeshows. Product Spotlight.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

Home » Blogs. It shows a small dinghy named “Job” tethered to a yacht. But I have been surprised at the number of contractors who tell me that they have bid for jobs at break-even or at a loss. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Equipment and Services Directory. Ask the Expert. Hardhat Connect.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 22, 2012

Home » Blogs. As I prepared to write this blog, I was reminded by my marketing team that there is a method behind the mystery. I thought I’d rely on my own team for help writing this blog, and thought they were going to tell me about Twitter etiquette or how to set up a Facebook account. Equipment Management. Publications.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

Home » Blogs. Good Old Fashion Support. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Equipment and Services Directory. Ask the Expert. Hardhat Connect. Industry News. Forms and Checklists. Seminars and Tradeshows. Product Spotlight. Auction Calendar. Industry Statistics. Publications. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 4, 2011

Home » Blogs. Hopefully, jobs will start reappearing and folks will be more willing to spend money on their homes and expand their businesses. Points to Ponder: I am writing this blog entry from a Delta 757 enroute from Atlanta to West Palm Beach for a meeting in the morning. Equipment Management. Resource Center.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 1, 2021

Rework alone costs around $65.2bn in the US each year – and of course mistakes can damage vital client relationships for good. This blog will explore three common causes of errors and the psychology behind them – as well as a solution for companies to consider. You can imagine the scene in Pisa, Italy, 900 years ago.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 13, 2022

This job places a lot of responsibility on the shoulders of one person, so those who do well in it are able to handle stress, make good decisions, and be great collaborators with their teams. Keep reading to learn more about this exciting and essential job. . Jump to sections: What Is Construction Management?

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PSMJ Resources

JUNE 25, 2012

• They ask good questions and want to learn. Above all, assure them that they still have a job. Provide a work environment that fosters creativity and communication. discussions, and have pin up surfaces and areas to relax and communicate with fellow staff members. Grow Your Future Leaders. Here are some of.

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PSMJ Resources

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

proper communication. Establishing good rapport with subs at the beginning of a project makes. meeting is a good time to make your expectations clearly known to subs. paying subs on time will establish a good working relationship that will continue past the end of your project. Mel Lesters E-Quip Blog. AEC Insight.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 5, 2022

StructionSite allows teams to make better informed decisions by providing remote access to jobsites for increased team communication, verification of Work in Place (WIP), and prevention of rework. Collaboration takes hard work—especially on complex projects. Autodesk Build supports advanced construction workflows . EarthCam .

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Construction Marketing Ideas

MARCH 25, 2015

The Apple store in Chicago — Communication is instant. However, his thoughts take us to the broader picture of, for want of a better phrase, “communications control challenges,” which have become outrageously more complex in the Internet and social media era. Michael Stone.

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