Tue.May 14, 2019

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3 Cs You Need to Know to Understand Surety Bonds

Construction Business Owner

When a construction company seeks a bond for a project, there are a number of factors examined by the underwriter before the bond is given. These factors help the surety company determine whether or not offering you a surety bond is a wise investment for their organization, as well as whether it would benefit your organization.

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Top 10 Contractor Mistakes

Viewpoint Construction Technology

The most common contractor errors and how to avoid them to keep your construction projects safe, productive and profitable. The savvy contractor knows they can’t possibly avoid every jobsite mistake. But they also know that working smart helps limit issues. Staying proactive during projects by recognizing pitfalls and taking appropriate steps to avoid them limits accidents, ensures budgets and timelines remain on schedule and creates a more positive work environment.

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Procedure of Brickwork in Masonry Construction

The Constructor

Standard specification and work procedure for brickwork in masonry construction provides guidelines about quality of bricks, mortar, soaking of.

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Top 10 Contractor Mistakes

Viewpoint Construction Technology

The savvy contractor knows they can’t possibly avoid every jobsite mistake. But they also know that working smart helps limit issues.

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

The Verdantix Green Quadrant: EHS Software 2023 is an independent third-party analysis of 23 EHS software vendors (including Intelex) that provides an in-depth look at the technical capabilities, application breadth, innovation focus, and momentum of key environmental, health, and safety management software market players. The guide is essential reading for EHS software benchmarking, especially for understanding unique vendor strengths and capabilities.

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The 3 Cs You Need to Know to Understand Surety Bonds

Construction Business Owner

When a construction company seeks a bond for a project, there are a number of factors examined by the underwriter before the bond is given. These factors help the surety company determine whether or not offering you a surety bond is a wise investment for their organization, as well as whether it would benefit your organization.

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LEAN Project Management for Best Value Construction Delivery

Job Order Contracting

Building in Cloud OpenJOC(TM) 4BT-PE is an innovative collaborative software solution that successfully integrates proven LEAN project management and construction project delivery processes. A common data environment, including a locally researched detailed line item construction cost database organization using CSI Masterformat, is an exclusive and critical component of the 4BT-PE cloud solution.

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Fundamental Assumptions for Reinforced Concrete Design

The Constructor

The fundamental assumptions of reinforced concrete Design are the basis for the structural mechanics which is one of the main tools used for the.

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Drones Gaining Ground on Construction Sites

Contractor Magazine

While the military remains unmanned technology's biggest customer, the latest AUVSI show in Chicago offered evidence that more contractors and subcontractors are finding increasing uses for it.

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5 Effective Fire Retardants in Construction

The Constructor

Fire retardants or Flame retardants are chemicals used to slow down/hinder the growth of fire and provide a sufficient amount of time to evacuate a.

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Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP

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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Former manager of $3.3B school construction bond in California files whistleblower complaint

Construction Dive

David Salazar said he was fired in retaliation for exposing mismanagement and other problems with the Los Angeles Community College District's program.

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Sail on, Royal Caribbean: HOK-designed headquarters celebrates cruise ship industry

BD+C

To keep its Miami employees rowing in the same direction, Royal Caribbean recently unveiled plans for a 350,000 SF headquarters building. To be located on the company’s campus on Dodge Island, the headquarters structure is meant to bring together employees who are working in its Miami office spaces. The building’s design is inspired by the design of its fleet of cruise ships—with flowing lines.

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Questions about marketing for a startup with 2 per cent market share

Construction Marketing Ideas

We’ve been publishing our newest title, Ontario Construction News, for a little less than two weeks. It’s still far too early to make firm calculations and projections, but right now it looks like we’ve achieved 2 per cent market share — hardly overwhelming, but really close to my original business plan projections of 2.5 per […].

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$187M border wall contract canceled in wake of bid protest

Construction Dive

The Army Corps of Engineers rescinded its award to Barnard Construction after admitting that it had improperly excluded other contractors from bidding.

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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

Choosing the right procurement software is a crucial step in ensuring third-party risk management, process governance, and bidding efficiency. With so many procurement solutions to choose from, it can be overwhelming without a frame of reference and a solid starting point. This free buyer’s guide will cover: Benefits of Procurement Software –– Why do you need it?

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Caterpillar Features Job-Site Productivity Tools in Operator Challenge

Construction Equipment

Caterpillar’s 2019/2020 Global Operator Challenge Competition will feature the company’s job-site productivity tools as operators “test their agility, mental toughness, and versatility.” Contestants will also be judged on their competence using machines’ integrated technology.

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Alabama Lands $110M DaikyoNishikawa Manufacturing Facility

Business Facilities

The Japanese auto parts manufacturer selected Huntsville, AL for its first U.S. facility, and will create 380 jobs at the new assembly plant. - Read: Alabama Lands $110M DaikyoNishikawa Manufacturing Facility at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Caterpillar Wants to Double Service Sales

Construction Equipment

Caterpillar told investors this month that it plans to grow service sales to $28 billion by 2026, double what it sold in 2016, and up from $18 billion last year. Service sales not only includes aftermarket parts, but also covers “digitally-enabled solutions.

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The Tool Shack: Building a reputation on honesty, equipment, parts and customer service

Green Industry Professionals

Founded in 2003, the company demonstrates a commitment to customer service as a dealer for KIOTI Tractors, Hustler, Toro and Gravely mowers.

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Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business

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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Pentagon directs another $1.5B to border wall construction

Construction Dive

Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan said this amount, which follows a $1 billion allocation in March, is the last reprogramming of military funds for U.S.-Mexico border infrastructure.

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From the forties to floppy discs to the future of metal buildings

BD+C

When Gene Vance is asked about the history of his family’s construction company and says “it’s a long story”, he isn’t necessarily referring to the length of the story he’s about to tell. The real longevity, in this case, is in the life of the company itself.

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Kiewit tapped for $1.4B Seattle-area light-rail extension

Construction Dive

A Sound Transit committee recommended the firm's proposal, which came in $300 million below estimates.

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"Lawn Man" is revolutionizing sales in lawn care through his own invention

Green Industry Professionals

Lawn Doctor franchise owner in Michigan continues to grow with services and technology

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

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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4k Time-Lapse to Celebrate Statue of Liberty Museum Opening

Contractor Magazine

EarthCam donated its webcam technology and services to document the entire 31-month process.

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Free Offline Marketing Ideas For Brand New Contractors

Contractor Bookkeeping

Yes, I know, as a Web Content Developer and Fast Easy Accounting’s resident Webmaster, this blog post could come quite a surprise to you but bear with me on this. I realized that writing about Online Marketing Trends and the power of Inbound Marketing doesn’t obviously support a more traditional way of marketing, but I am taking this topic head on to bring you a different point of view.

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Early bird registration open for GIE+EXPO 2019

Green Industry Professionals

Expanded show hours and new education opportunities, combined with strong exhibit sales, are early indicators that the national outdoor living and equipment expo will again be one for the record books.

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Weekly Product Gallery: GF Piping, WarmlyYours, Bosch Tools, InSinkErator, SJE Rhombus, Clean-Fit

Contractor Magazine

This week's gallery highlights: commercial lead-free valves; waterproofing/floor-heating kits for showers; a brushless hammer drill/driver; a digital instant hot water tank; a Wi-Fi leak detection system; and quick-release pliers.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

Research reveals 96% of respondents are very or fairly optimistic about their organization’s growth prospects for the next year. The InEight Global Capital Projects Outlook also finds over half see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. But these are only some of the findings. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!

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Utah police seeking landscape company owner who allegedly shot a customer over a payment disagreement

Green Industry Professionals

Ryan Holladay pulled out a gun and fired six times, striking the 34-year-old victim twice in the arm and torso.

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Komatsu PC290LCi-11 Excavator

Construction Equipment

The PC290LCi-11 excavator has an operating weight range of 70,702 to 72,091 pounds, and is powered by a SAS6D107E-3 Tier 4-F engine delivering 196 horsepower at 2,050 rpm.

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Finance for landscaping business owners of all sizes, Part 5

Green Industry Professionals

Managing business cash flow like a pro helps ensure payment by customers while maintaining payroll for employees and cash for materials and supplies.