3 cost-free ways to handle late payments
Construction Dive
AUGUST 17, 2018
With 3.3 percent of total project costs attributed to handling late payments, subcontractors look to improve their cash-flow management.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 17, 2018
With 3.3 percent of total project costs attributed to handling late payments, subcontractors look to improve their cash-flow management.
Construction Marketing Ideas
AUGUST 17, 2018
It’s been an interesting week. I’ve italicized interesting because the problems (and solutions) combine some expected and predictable issues, and some surprises, largely related to information technology and our network of websites, including this blog. The challenge: We were experiencing extremely slow loading time on our sites, plus experiencing severe email delivery issues — even […].
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The Constructor
AUGUST 17, 2018
It is one of the type of cements where the initially set in 5 mins and final set is achieved in 30 mins, which is used in the special conditions of.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 17, 2018
Tech leaders from Skanska, Mortenson, McCarthy and more are conferring strategies for maximizing innovation and investment at an Associated General Contractors event in Chicago this week.
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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.
The Constructor
AUGUST 17, 2018
It is one of the type of cements where the initially set in 5 mins and final set is achieved in 30 mins, which is used in the special conditions of.
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Business Facilities
AUGUST 17, 2018
Tokyo ranks #1 in World Innovation Cities Index ahead of London and Silicon Valley. - Read: Top 100 Most Innovative Cities Named at BusinessFacilities.com.
BD+C
AUGUST 17, 2018
The Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta opened in August of 2017 to great fanfare. Driven by Arthur Blank’s vision to “build a venue that would not only exceed expectations, but also push the limits of what was possible in terms of stadium design, fan experience and sustainability,” the new stadium truly changed the game for sports stadiums. .
Contractor Bookkeeping
AUGUST 17, 2018
Today's Guest Article Is From Mason Gregory. When designing a home, it can be very easy to allow the costs to mount up and to get out of hand. Contractor who need to save money can struggle to know where to cut back, so this article will give three top tips for easy ways to cut costs and to get great value for money.
BD+C
AUGUST 17, 2018
AEC technophile Rohit Arora—who joined the design-build startup Katerra in April as a Product Excellence engineer—put his thoughts on AEC tech innovation quite bluntly at BD+C ’s Accelerate Live! conference this past May. But it needed to be said. Talk after talk at the event referenced the AEC market’s ongoing angst about a tech-industry takeover of AEC, with traditional companies getting squeezed out by hotshot VC-backed startups and enterprising design and construction firms.
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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.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 17, 2018
The investigation has unveiled photos showing fissure-like cracks, but has still not named a probable cause of the deadly March collapse.
BD+C
AUGUST 17, 2018
121 Seaport, a 440,000-sf Class A office tower within Boston’s Innovative Seaport District, recently accepted its first tenant, with Alexion Pharmaceuticals leasing 150,000 square feet on floors three through eight. Internet of Things (IoT) technology provider PTC is leasing 250,000 sf, and will move in early next year, according to Skanska , this building’s GC, developer, and owner.
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 17, 2018
The frequency for all claims in workers’ compensation steadily declined by 17.6 percent between 2011 and 2016, while frequency for car accidents on the job increased by 5 percent.
BD+C
AUGUST 17, 2018
We asked four veteran acoustics experts how best to sound- proof apartment and condo projects. Here’s what they told us.
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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?
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 17, 2018
The Kansas Department of Transportation will begin the state’s first unmanned aircraft systems flights to participate in a new federal drone program. The program aims to further incorporate drones into the national airspace.
BD+C
AUGUST 17, 2018
Graffiti vandals cost cities millions of dollars in cleanup costs and can make attractive projects look unsightly. Sadly, graffiti vandalism is on the rise in the United States.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 17, 2018
The finger-pointing has already begun, with the contractor and lack of bridge investment and maintenance included as targets.
BD+C
AUGUST 17, 2018
The New England Conservatory located in Boston, MA, honored its 150 th anniversary in 2017 with the opening of the Student Life and Performance Center, a building that needed to provide practice spaces, performance facilities, and student housing all under one roof. It was important that this new building – the first for the Conservatory in 60 years – have a unique identity and express architectural creativity and innovation. .
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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.
PC Construction
AUGUST 17, 2018
On August 5, the PC Paddlers geared up and took to the waters of Lake Champlain for the annual Dragon Boat Festival, an event that brings together people young and old to support cancer survivors.
BD+C
AUGUST 17, 2018
With empty retail spaces becoming more prevalent in once-thriving shopping centers, property owners sometimes have to consider alternative uses for these spaces. Businesses such as self-storage facilities, call centers, high tech firms, or light industrial companies may find those empty spaces desirable. In many cases, though, local officials need to change zoning ordinances to enable these new uses.
Revit OpEd
AUGUST 17, 2018
I've run into this with a couple clients recently, this warning message appears: Quirky work-around warning. Building Model: Make sure you have a Local File for it (I save to my own PC) Site Model: Change the saved path to the Building's Central File to your own Local File instead Site Model: Publish Coordinates Site Model: SwC (should succeed and get a prompt to Save changes to the linked file) Site Model: Close Building Model: Open your existing Local File SwC (passes shared coordinate data to
Construction Superintendent Magazine
AUGUST 17, 2018
Forty-five states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between July 2017 and July 2018, while 29 states and D.C. added construction jobs between June and July, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department. Association officials cautioned that continued job gains may depend on swiftly implementing new training and education legislation to equip students and workers to enter the industry. “Construction job gains over the past y
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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!
The Korte Company
AUGUST 17, 2018
As climate science matures, the impact of built spaces on the environment has come under closer scrutiny. While juggling sustainability and profitability at the same time is a challenge, construction companies can help owners achieve both by implementing green construction principles. Making it happen comes down to recognizing available resources and rethinking what constitutes positive return on investment.
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 17, 2018
ASV Holdings celebrated its 35th anniversary with an open house at its Grand Rapids, Minnesota, facility.
Contractor Magazine
AUGUST 17, 2018
Fujitsu General America, Inc., based in Fairfield, NJ, announces that Jeffrey Lane has been appointed to Regional Sales Manager in North and South Carolina.
BD+C
AUGUST 17, 2018
We asked four veteran acoustics experts how best to sound- proof apartment and condo projects. Here’s what they told us.
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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!
Contractor Magazine
AUGUST 17, 2018
What exactly do you do when a so-far cooperative customer sees the price and flips out?
ENR Construction
AUGUST 17, 2018
ENR Northwest is proud to announce the latest winners of its annual Best Projects awards competition.
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