Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 24, 2016

Advanced technologies continue to proliferate in today’s construction market, and they have become more accessible than ever before to contractors. Many new machines now come straight from the factory with integrated telematics systems that make it easy for business owners to start using this advanced technology. But, like anything new, it can be a challenge to decide how and when to take advantage of the benefits.

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FDR Safety

AUGUST 24, 2016

OSHA has stepped up its attention to temporary worker safety, and as two recent cases show, enforcement actions can be taking against both the employer and the staffing agency that provides the workers. OSHA has made it clear that staffing agencies and host employers are jointly responsible for temporary worker safety. That can pose a particular challenge for employers , since many staffing agencies lack the expertise to provide training or to ensure that recordkeeping requirements are met.

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Mr Ethics

AUGUST 24, 2016

Dear Mr. Ethics, What should we consider when entering a project contract with a code of conduct provision? Regards, Ethically Aware. Dear Ethically, Obviously knowing the obligations created by the code of conduct is paramount. Those terms and conditions will set how you should act and what you need to do outside of complying with the code. If you are performing services on a project and the code requires you to admit to any errors or work defects performed by you; you could run afoul of your p

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The Constructor

AUGUST 24, 2016

Hello Friends , I need a confirmation on ” HOW TO LAY HOLLOW CONCRETE BLOCK ” some suggest hollow portion upwards , some suggest hollow.

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Mr Ethics

AUGUST 24, 2016

Dear Mr. Ethics, What should we consider when entering a project contract with a code of conduct provision? Regards, Ethically Aware. Dear Ethically, Obviously knowing the obligations created by the code of conduct is paramount. Those terms and conditions will set how you should act and what you need to do outside of complying with the code. If you are performing services on a project and the code requires you to admit to any errors or work defects performed by you; you could run afoul of your p

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Mr Ethics

AUGUST 24, 2016

Dear Mr. Ethics, What should we consider when entering a project contract with a code of conduct provision? Regards, Ethically Aware. Dear Ethically, Obviously knowing the obligations created by the code of conduct is paramount. Those terms and conditions will set how you should act and what you need to do outside of complying with the code. If you are performing services on a project and the code requires you to admit to any errors or work defects performed by you; you could run afoul of your p

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The Constructor

AUGUST 24, 2016

i want to what are the various types of test to be conducted on the site of road construction test specified for base , sub base , bitumen,

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BD+C

AUGUST 24, 2016

In 1994, a group of parents founded Stargate School in Thornton, Colo., 10 miles northeast of Denver. And for more than two decades, Stargate has served gifted and talented students from kindergarten through 8 th grade. Last year, Stargate rented space from a nearby church in order to expand its educational services to 9 th graders. But that move betrayed Stargate’s need for a much bigger facility to realize its goal of becoming a K-12 learning center.

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 24, 2016

Michelle Brown, President and CEO, Choose New Jersey, Inc. discusses incubators, innovation zones, STEM education, incentives and the Garden State in a post-Panamax world. Read Snapshots: 60 Seconds with Michelle Brown, Choose New Jersey, Inc. on Business Facilities - Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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As the use of Enterprise Resource Planning systems in the construction industry is critical to optimizing operations, it's critical that decision makers conduct a thorough software evaluation to find the one that best aligns to their needs.

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BD+C

AUGUST 24, 2016

A group of construction industry experts that met in Calgary, Alberta called for more disaster-resilient infrastructure, citing recent floods and wildfires in Alberta. The province experienced two of the worst natural disasters in its history in recent years. In 2013, a flood ravaged southern Alberta, and fires struck the area around Fort McMurray earlier this year.

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Construction Equipment

AUGUST 24, 2016

Electrical contractor Archon Construction, working for SBC Communications, was shut down Tuesday while working on Dearborn Street in Chicago's Loop after Twitter users reported the contractor was blocking the bike lane on the street illegally. Using the #bikeCHIhashtag, cyclists posted their complaint that the contractor had closed the two-way protected bike lane and crosswalk, leaving no way to get around the work site.

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BD+C

AUGUST 24, 2016

A Manhattan federal jury found a Canadian contractor guilty of defrauding a program to promote minority- and woman-owned businesses in the construction of the World Trade Center. .

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Construction Equipment

AUGUST 24, 2016

Gwenne Henricks, vice president with responsibility forCaterpillar's Product Development & Global Technology Division, is retiring. Henricks has spent the last four years leading the company’s R&D and technology strategies, concluding a successful 35 years of service to the company.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

AUGUST 24, 2016

A common 2016 marketing mantra is “We need to generate content.” Website pages, blog posts white papers, videos, email newsletters, and more, all require copious quantities of well-written (and effectively displayed) materials, that goes beyond the stereotypical sales message and “rah rah, look at the great stuff we’ve done” storylines. “Content” has been my business […].

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Digger Blog

AUGUST 24, 2016

If you were the sort of South American 'el presidente' heading for prison for corruption and human rights violations, what sort of construction machinery might you favour? If you were the sort of South American 'el presidente' heading for prison for corruption and human rights violations, what sort of construction machinery might you favour?

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 24, 2016

Social media, mobile devices, apps and drones are finding new roles helping stakeholders—such as construction companies and their personnel and jobsites—who have assets at risk when they confront shifting disasters, such as hurricanes and wildfires.

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Contractor Magazine

AUGUST 24, 2016

Content Sponsored by GPS Insight. If you are a small business looking for a simple, yet effective GPS tracking solution that will give you real-time fleet visibility an. read more.

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Anything that is built on a poor foundation will soon crumble from the ground up. This is literally the case in the construction stage of projects and it applies just the same during the pre-construction stage. This free eBook is your ultimate guide to scaling your business with customizable software as early as during the bidding stage.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 24, 2016

The Aug. 7 completion of the world’s largest concrete-arch railroad bridge, which reaches 384 meters, at the Alcantara reservoir in western Spain adds another link in the nation’s big and growing high-speed network.

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 24, 2016

The beverage company will expand its Shenandoah brewery in Rockingham County, VA creating 27 new jobs. Read MillerCoors Investing $60M In Virginia on Business Facilities - Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 24, 2016

Nashville International Airport has turned a former quarry on the site into the water source for a lake plate geothermal cooling system that is cutting energy consumption by more than 50%.

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Contractor Magazine

AUGUST 24, 2016

The 3D printed residential faucets are among more than 1,700 projects from 30-plus countries that competed in IDEA 2016. The DXV by American Standard collection of 3D printed residential faucets have been named a Silver Winner in the 36th annual International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA). read more.

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Supply chain challenges and rising material costs are forcing specialty contractors to pay more for what they need to complete each job. Following a simple set of principles, this easy-to-follow guide can help you manage job costs, ease the pains of accounting, and run a more profitable businesses. If you are a Specialty Contractor or Self-performing GC, you do not want to miss out on this essential guide!

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 24, 2016

One afternoon this May, a group of journalists and market analysts convened in London at the Royal Society headquarters in Carleton House to hear the CEO of Salini Impregilo unveil the Italian engineering and construction conglomerate’s strategy for the next four years.

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Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 24, 2016

FreeCPM is a web based, free, completely operative and strong CPM scheduling application toward the Construction Industry. This construction application can enhance construction schedule management process. FreeCPM facilitates several project members to access, interact, manage and create project schedules without any difficulty. The users can access FreeCPM through any device and transfer schedule information directly to the jobsite and at the same time transfer updated information directly fro

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Constructor Marketing that Works

AUGUST 24, 2016

A successful brand communicates credibility, clarity and consistency – making sure that the way your company (brand) is portrayed is the way it behaves. A successful brand calls for clearly defined values differentiating you from your competitors. And these qualities should be consistently applied, across all customer experiences, starting with the marketing.

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Contractor Magazine

AUGUST 24, 2016

Grant team will break new ground for safety within mechanical contracting field. McKinstry is teaming up with university and industry partners to bring exemplary safety to one of America’s most dangerous industries. read more.

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Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 24, 2016

An award-winning consulting firm that provides geotechnical engineering , construction materials testing and environmental and facilities consulting services and has been ranked as one of the top 100 engineering and environmental firms by ENR, is seeking an assistant staff project manager for construction materials testing. Duties and Responsibilities: Mainly perform with management of construction materials testing projects.

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Contractor Magazine

AUGUST 24, 2016

Are building materials safe just because they meet code? An interesting concept —and most people believe that’s the case — but is it a fact? read more.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 24, 2016

FEMA has provided $107 million in grants to individuals for home repairs, other needs; FHWA released $2 million for road and bridge work.

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