Fri.Aug 26, 2016

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Is Your Company in Danger of Becoming the Next Blockbuster?

Construction Business Owner

Not a blockbuster hit. Rather, Blockbuster, the company that owned the video rental market until it was upended by an innovative competitor, Netflix.

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On Call Renovation, Repair Construction – Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting

On Call Renovation, Repair Construction – Job Order Contracting. The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly. On-call renovation, repair, sustainability and maintenance contracts, especially JOB ORDER CONTRACTS can significantly improve construction project efficiency and financial transparency… IF they are developed managed, and monitored properly.

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Is Your Company the Next Blockbuster?

Construction Business Owner

Not a blockbuster hit. Rather, Blockbuster, the company that owned the video rental market until it was upended by an innovative competitor, Netflix.

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The Constructor

what are the most suitable foundation condition for concrete gravity dam? what kind of geological investigation are performed for ascertaining the.

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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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Bobcat Names 2016 Create & Conserve Contest Winner

Construction Equipment

Glenn and Judy Stevens, of Unity, Maine, experienced the ultimate land transformation after they were named the 2016 Create & Conserve Habitat Event contest winners. Bobcat Company, along with partners Rick and Julie Kreuter — co-hosts of the hit television show “Beyond the Hunt” on the Outdoor Channel — selected Glenn and Judy Stevens as this year’s winners and visited their property to help re-establish native plant species, encourage healthy new growth and develop the land for a sustainab

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NBBJ’s Goldilocks sensor technology can help employees find a workspace that is just right

BD+C

Besides being one of the more famous cases of breaking and entering, what is the one thing Goldilocks is known for? No, not her love of porridge or under-the-covers naps. It is her persnickety nature that shines through most and, as much as we may not want to admit it, we all have a little bit of that Goldilocks mentality in us.

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Proposed Electronic Speed Limiter Details Released

Construction Equipment

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) jointly released their proposal requiring speed limiters on heavy trucks today. The new rule would apply to all newly-manufactured vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating more than 26,000 lbs. According to the proposed rule, NHTSA would require speed limiters for multipurpose passenger vehicles, trucks, buses and school buses, while FMCSA would require them for commercial m

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Of course one can do BIM with Revit, but why should one even try?

DebunkTheBIM

I know. Every time I write about Revit, its shortcomings and my relationship with the software and its supporting people/companies, I lose another BIM friend or an interested in BIM -blog-reader otherwise supportive of my ramblings on the current status of the AEC industry. So be it. I must have matured (or got to be pickled) enough to find the ability to have all sorts of (seemingly) contradicting things living in harmony within my head.

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Using Drones for Stockpile Volumetrics

Construction Equipment

John Davenport at Whitaker Contracting uses a drone to automatically measure the volume of stockpiles at their aggregate quarries, including 3D aerial model for mine operations and mine safety.

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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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Start-Up Your Contracting Company With Equipment Auctions

Contractor Bookkeeping

You Started Your Cоnѕtruсtіоn Company, And Now You Need Tools, Equipment, Trucks, And Vans And You Are Dismayed By What Everything Costs! The соѕt of ѕtаrtіng a Cоnѕtruсtіоn business саn be daunting and scary, tо ѕау thе least. Nо mаttеr whісh part of this wide wonderful іnduѕtrу you choose or hоw profitable іt may bе, еvery Contractor fасеѕ the same оbѕtасlеѕ fоr асԛuіrіng hand tools, power tools, truсkѕ, vans and heavy equipment.

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Placing Bets on a New Vegas Raiders Stadium

Construction Equipment

Last night, a Las Vegas oversight committee was told by Sands president Rob Goldstein, speaking on behalf of billionaire casino mogul Sheldon Adelson and his family, that if his group doesn't get $750 million in public money, all bets are off for construction of a new sports stadium to house the Raiders.

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The career opportunity: Recruiting for sales and business development skills

Construction Marketing Ideas

We’re currently having preliminary interviews and receiving inquiries through our Timetohire.com posting for an associate publisher in North Carolina. The Timetohire system solves one of the challenges in finding performance-based sales representatives. It “mines” relevant job boards for candidates interested or expressing an orientation for sales work, and then combines email and automated phone messages […].

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3 Top Apps for HVAC Business Success

Contractor Magazine

by J.P. Werlin. The HVAC industry has greatly benefited from the rise of mobile apps in the last decade. HVAC contractors can take advantage of a large ecosystem of HVAC-specific apps that do almost everything. read more.

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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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Gun Maker Establishing Nashville Manufacturing Plant

Business Facilities

Start-up firearm maker Vantage LLC will invest $5M and create 100 manufacturing and assembly jobs in Davidson County, TN. Read Gun Maker Establishing Nashville Manufacturing Plant on Business Facilities - Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Infographic: Top trends in field service management 2016

Contractor Magazine

Take a look at the key trends shown in this infographic and let this be your guide to prepare for the field service management setting in 2016. read more.

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Japanese Automotive Manufacturer Growing in Indiana

Business Facilities

Aisin USA Manufacturing will create up to 100 new jobs at its Seymour, IN operations by the end of 2018. Read Japanese Automotive Manufacturer Growing in Indiana on Business Facilities - Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Compact Excavators - E30B, E35B, E55BX

Green Industry Professionals

New Holland's E30B, E35B, E55BX models feature an open design with sliding door, along with a long X-Frame for enhanced stability and support.

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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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ENR New England Announces Excellence in Safety Winners

ENR Construction

An industry veteran and safety experts has chosen the winners of ENR New England’s Excellence in Safety Awards. The award is part of the Best Projects 2016 competition that will be profiled in more depth in the November issue of ENR New England. The winners will also be honored at an awards banquets on Dec. 8 in Boston.

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UltraGrinder Stump Grinder Attachment

Green Industry Professionals

ArborWolf says its UltraGrinder delivers the productivity of a dedicated stump grinder but at around one-fourth of the initial cost.

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Job Order Contract – Frequently Asked Questions

Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contract Frequently Asked Questions. JOC – Questions and Answers. 1. What is a typical JOC scope of work. Job Order Contracts are used for a wide variety of multi-trade or single trade (roofing, paving, etc.) facility or infrastructure (road, bridges, airports, mass transit, utility…) renovation, repair, sustainability, maintenance, and minor new construction projects.

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