Construction Business Owner
JULY 20, 2016
“Kids these days”. “They just don’t get it.” “They don’t understand the meaning of hard work.” Admit it; you have uttered these phrases around the office. You have looked at your new hires and wondered, “What are we getting in to?” and the inevitable, “Will they last?” You are not alone. In the past year, millennials surpassed baby boomers as the nation’s largest living generation.
Construction Marketing
JULY 6, 2016
Inbound marketing contradicts the traditional outbound marketing strategies. Outbound marketing strategies typically includes trade shows, direct marketing, telemarketing, anything that ‘pushes’ the promotion onto the consumer. Inbound marketing does the opposite; it ‘pulls’ the customer in with resources that consumers are searching for. Long before purchase and immediately before purchase, consumers are seeking information.
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The Constructor
JULY 6, 2016
It was observed that in some construction site that cement kept for a long period of time that had hardened are broken and mixed with fresh cement to.
DebunkTheBIM
JULY 1, 2016
With the birth and rapid rise of Project Managers within the AEC industry, including an almost full takeover of it by them, over the last 2-3 decades, came also the approach of managing Construction projects the ‘hands-off way’. The technical knowledge of ‘how buildings are put together’, once an essential tool of architects (the predecessors of PMs as the captains of the industry) has become obsolete for the new stars of the show, in fact any practicing PM worth their salt would go to great len
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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.
BD+C
JULY 22, 2016
With no lines and financial consultants equipped with iPads, the new PNC location on the campus of West Virginia University in Morgantown isn’t the typical bank. . And that’s not even taking into account its size. The entire bank only has 110 sf of usable space, plus room for a smart ATM. The "Tiny Branch", a 8x20-foot steel container, was shipped on a flatbed truck and set up in just six hours from the time of its delivery.
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Construction Business Owner
JULY 17, 2016
On May 18, 2016, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final rule that raises the minimum salary an employee has to make in order to qualify to be exempt from overtime pay from $23,660 to $47,476. For your company, this means that any salaried employee currently on your payroll making less than the minimum threshold must now be paid overtime pay for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week.
Help Everybody Everyday
JULY 4, 2016
I hate filling out forms. And it’s time to be honest. You hate forms too. When someone hands us a form to fill out, he or she might as well be stabbing us in the heart. And we’re left there wondering, “Why do I have to fill this out?” It just feels like needless work. Is it time to abolish forms once and for all? Worst Form Ever. I’ve been going to the same doctor for years.
The Constructor
JULY 24, 2016
Hello. I have only this information about single pile. Diameter 800 mm pile with 12m height. Cast in situ concrete. Soil type is medium dense sandy.
Green Industry Professionals
JULY 14, 2016
Tips on how to make sure your business and its equipment have the proper insurance coverages, without paying unnecessarily high premiums or putting yourself at risk.
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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.
BD+C
JULY 5, 2016
When we talk about designing for climate adaptation, we first and foremost concern ourselves with the preservation and protection of human life. While the understood goal of resilient buildings is to physically protect both the property and the people, resiliency can also have positive mental health effects for building occupants.
Business Facilities
JULY 5, 2016
Located in the heart of Chicago’s prestigious northern suburbs, Wheeling is a diverse and dynamic community of 40,000 people, distinguished by its unique balance of industry, commercial development, and residential neighborhoods. The Village of Wheeling enjoys a strong financial standing, with good municipal bond ratings as of the date of publication (AA rating: Fitch and Standard and Poor’s).
Construction Business Owner
JULY 13, 2016
The economy is performing well, construction projects are back in full swing and jobs are plentiful. But where are all the workers? That’s a question that has been asked frequently over the last couple of years, as skilled construction laborers, project managers and subcontractors have left the industry—either retiring or moving on to other roles in order to survive the recent recession.
Construction Equipment
JULY 8, 2016
Leroy N. Brown, doing business as B&K Masonry, has 10 days to pay fines of $1,123,303 for cheating elderly customers. New Jersey Superior Court Judge Donald A. Kessler has permanently barred New York-based Leroy N. Brown, an unregistered home improvement contractor who did business as "B&K Masonry & Chimney," from performing home improvement work in New Jersey, and ordered him to pay $1.1 million after finding that he committed 410 violations of the state’s consumer protection laws a
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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?
The Constructor
JULY 1, 2016
Please i have been given coordinates of before blasting to plot and after blasting to plot. I have that on two seperate A3 sheets. I’m now to.
Construction Marketing Ideas
JULY 9, 2016
Typical graphic display from a training module to be used as part of the study being conducted by Crane Industry Services LLC, CM Labs Simulations Inc., and West Georgia Technical College. The following news release may appear to be a little distant from this blog’s primary theme — but consider its implications. Study Seeks to Determine the Value of Simulators in Crane Training.
BD+C
JULY 6, 2016
With a huge inventory of 1960s and 1970s campus housing stock in need of renovation or replacement, increasing university enrollment and a shortage of on-campus housing nationwide, there is tremendous pressure on universities across the country to meet the demand. Total undergraduate enrollment in degree-granting post-secondary institutions was 17.5 million students in Fall 2013, an increase of 46 percent from 1990, when it was 12 million students.
Digger Blog
JULY 7, 2016
Here’s a machine that we don’t see much of in UK construction applications – the Weidemann compact wheeled loader. Here’s a machine that we don’t see much of in UK construction applications – the Weidemann compact wheeled loader.
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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.
Construction Business Owner
JULY 6, 2016
As the United States construction market heats up, there is a renewed focus on improving operational efficiencies and embracing risk management strategies that could offer a meaningful financial impact. The construction insurance market is responding positively to these efforts, rewarding owners and builders that are operating their businesses efficiently and managing their risks properly with lower insurance premiums, broader coverage and higher limits.
Construction Equipment
JULY 7, 2016
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Buildings Commissioner Rick Chandler have announced publication of a report by the city’s Technical Working Group with 23 crane safety recommendations. The Crane Safety Technical Working Group was formed by de Blasio after February’s crane collapse in Tribeca.
The Constructor
JULY 4, 2016
If I get a sample of block on my site then how can I classify it? How can I decide that is it a AAC block or LWA block or CLC block? Can any one tell.
Building Information Management
JULY 21, 2016
The Problem with the UK’s BIM Strategy. The fundamental problem with the UK’s BIM Strategy is found within the following quotation “digital technology is changing the way we plan, build, maintain and use our social and economic infrastructure.”(Source: 2015, Level 3 Building Information Modelling – Strategic Plan, HM Government).
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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!
BD+C
JULY 8, 2016
The World Green Building Council recently unveiled its "Advancing Net Zero" initiative that aims for 100% net-zero buildings by 2050. The Council’s interim goal is to have all new buildings and major renovations designed for net-zero energy use by 2030. The organization will organize Green Building Councils around the world to develop net-zero certification programs for existing and new buildings.
Contractor Bookkeeping
JULY 8, 2016
All Accounting Is Not Created Equal. Have you ever compared your QuickBooks Profit & Loss Report to your annual Income Tax Return and scratched your head trying to figure out why the numbers are so different? If you have, you are not alone because there are two different types of Accounting, and they serve two different purposes. Internal Accounting External Accounting.
Construction Business Owner
JULY 6, 2016
As the United States construction market heats up, there is a renewed focus on improving operational efficiencies and embracing risk management strategies that could offer a meaningful financial impact. The construction insurance market is responding positively to these efforts, rewarding owners and builders that are operating their businesses efficiently and managing their risks properly with lower insurance premiums, broader coverage and higher limits.
Construction Equipment
JULY 7, 2016
. . "While most states have been struggling to tackle their highway infrastructure needs, here in Ohio we've worked to solve our transportation funding issues and keep up the pace of repairs and improvements," said Gov. John R. Kasich. "As a result, we've seen three record-setting years of highway construction, and getting this project done sooner is one more sign of that progress.
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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!
The Constructor
JULY 1, 2016
I need to know the quantity of cement that should be used for fitting bathroom tiles per sq ft. Basically want to know if the Mason is using too much.
Green Industry Professionals
JULY 5, 2016
Presentations will feature proven powersports dealer training specialists and a roundtable discussion about the state of the UTV industry.
BD+C
JULY 8, 2016
Denver’s downtown Civic Center Station is being upgraded to better serve people who take public transit — and possibly those who don’t. Construction has begun on a $26 million renovation to the 30-year-old station. Perkins Eastman is the project’s Design Architect, SEH is the architect of record, and Mortenson Construction is the prime contractor.
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