Construction Marketing
JANUARY 24, 2013
To further understand the use of inbound marketing in the construction industry, the Construction Marketing Association conducted a national survey of construction professionals. The following questions were asked: 1. Do you employ Inbound Marketing? 2. If yes, what types of inbound marketing activities do you employ? 3. What types of content do you develop?
HardHatChat
JANUARY 9, 2013
Englewood Construction had a lot to celebrate in 2012, including a prestigious Best Projects award from Engineering News Record Midwest magazine for the work it did at the Local 17 International Association of Heat & Frost Insulators headquarters in Tinley Park (shown here). As we welcome in the New Year, it’s customary for us to look back at what the previous year meant to Englewood Construction and the commercial construction industry as a whole.
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The Constructor
JANUARY 9, 2013
Joints in concrete building construction are construction joints, expansion joints, contraction joints and isolation joints. They prevent cracking of.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JANUARY 23, 2013
Most of us have heard the expression “measure twice, cut once.” It makes complete sense. But unless you’re in a profession where the cutting is particularly painful when done wrong, it may not be one you take to heart.
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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.
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 8, 2013
JEFFERSON VALLEY, N.Y. (Jan. 9, 2013) - The Blue Book Building & Construction Network, publisher of targeted company, contractor and project information for the commercial construction industry, recently announced the successful sale of the previously family-owned company to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in conjunction with the celebration of the company's 100th year in business.
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Construction Marketing
JANUARY 8, 2013
In this time of New Year’s resolutions, why not set some goals for achieving marketing success? Following are 5 key initiatives that can help marketers crush the competition and get that promotion. Whether you market products or services to construction firms, homebuyers, or other targets in the vast construction industry, there are construction marketing musts that will improve your bottom line. 1.
Digger Blog
JANUARY 2, 2013
Some of these shots have been doing the rounds on the machinery forum circuit for some time, but I had never seen them all before, so I figure it’s worth showing the best ones again here on the Digger Blog. I am led to believe that this “bridge strike” incident took place somewhere in Canada and that the driver of the truck and lowboy seriously misjudged the clearance with devastating effect!
The Constructor
JANUARY 1, 2013
The selection of green building materials and products represents one important strategy in the design of a green building. Green building materials.
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JANUARY 22, 2013
Texas , a perennial front-runner for Business Facilities’ State of the Year designation, has reclaimed its position at the top of our annual list. The Lone Star State last took the crown in 2007 and has placed no lower than second in the fierce competition for the magazine’s highest honor in each of the last five years. “Texas is our 2012 State of the Year because it without a doubt has the most dynamic economy of any state in the nation,” Business Facilities Editor in Ch
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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 Business Owner
JANUARY 2, 2013
(January 2, 2013) - Construction spending dipped from October to November, but resolution of the uncertainty regarding federal taxes for 2013 should unleash more private construction investment, according to an analysis of new federal data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials warned, however, that unresolved issues about federal construction spending, including storm relief for northeastern states, will hold down public construction spending.
BD+C
JANUARY 2, 2013
Institutions of higher learning are investing heavily in new facilities—student unions, dining facilities, residence halls, and the like—that address the non-academic side of campus life. They rarely serve just one purpose; more often than not, they offer a variety of physical spaces where students can eat, socialize, network, study, and relax. This is partly due to the need for cost effectiveness, but it’s also driven by a desire to integrate the academic with the social, a holistic approach th
Construction Marketing
JANUARY 29, 2013
The Construction Marketing Association’s Inbound Marketing Strategies for Construction Webcast was filled with information and examples of inbound marketing in the construction industry from CMA Chairman Neil M. Brown and Hubspot’s Steve Haase. In addition, results of a national survey of construction professionals were presented. Notably, 82% of those surveyed employ inbound marketing.
Digger Blog
JANUARY 14, 2013
The unassembled planes are thought to have been hidden in the ground by American engineers across three sites as World War II drew to a close. Now a bid to excavate for crates thought to contain more than 30 of the Spitfires is about to get underway at Rangoon International Airport and JCB is providing a 20 tonne JS200 tracked excavator, a 22 tonne JS220 tracked excavator and a 3CX Eco backhoe loader to complete the job.
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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
JANUARY 6, 2013
Rate analysis of brickwork requires the determination of quantities of materials (bricks and mortar) and labours. Mortar can be of any proportions.
Help Everybody Everyday
JANUARY 1, 2013
The best graphic to put into your proposal is one that is custom made to address the client’s needs. We all know that. However, sometimes we can either use a little help getting started or find ourselves looking for some stock solutions. Here are five places you can find stock imagery and graphics for your proposals. This list comes to you courtesy of the fine people from the Proposal Development and Writing Secrets Linkedin Group. iStockPhoto.
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 14, 2013
(January 14, 2013) - Significantly more construction firms are planning to add new staff than plan to cut staff while demand for many types of private sector construction projects should increase this year according to survey results released today by the Associated General Contractors of America and Computer Guidance Corporation.
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JANUARY 23, 2013
Baxter International’s decision to make a $1.3-billion investment in Georgia is the Gold Award winner in Business Facilities’ 2012 Economic Development Deal of the Year competition. The Baxter bio-pharmaceutical facility, an integrated campus which will include three main manufacturing components as well as warehousing, utilities and lab support facilities, is expected to directly create 1,800 jobs with an economic impact of $6.2 billion.
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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 Marketing
JANUARY 15, 2013
The Certified Construction Marketing Professional (CCMP ) program is a professional certificate and credential designation specifically designed for marketing managers and executives in construction-related industries. The Construction Marketing Institute (CMI), the continuing education and professional training affiliate of the Construction Marketing Association, currently is offering CCMP designation for marketing managers and executives of brands that target the construction industry, or for
Digger Blog
JANUARY 14, 2013
Rob Williams, like so many of us, has been brought up around plant & machinery, with his father being an operator, it was only natural that Rob would follow in his footsteps. His career started with him taking up an apprenticeship as a plant mechanic, giving him invaluable knowledge on how engines, fuel systems, hydraulics and machinery work. After that the lure of the operator’s seat became overwhelming, and Rob went on the work with various plant hire and civil engineering firms in t
The Constructor
JANUARY 8, 2013
Cost estimation of construction projects is a very complex process containing many variable factors. Cost estimation requires proper study, training.
BD+C
JANUARY 23, 2013
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has released its annual list of the top 10 states for new LEED certifications in 2012, highlighting those regions that are transforming buildings and communities across the country. The per-capita list is based on 2010 U.S. Census data and includes commercial and institutional buildings certified under LEED, through which approximately 2.2 billion sf has been certified worldwide through 2012. 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!
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 31, 2013
Tire-related downtime and maintenance represents a significant portion of construction equipment operating costs. In order to reduce these costs, consider all of your needs and ask the right questions when selecting a tire handler. Also, find a manufacturer that will provide not only a great product but a system of dealers and technicians who provide financing solutions and support.
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JANUARY 24, 2013
Four projects were cited for Honorable Mentions in Business Facilities’ 2012 Economic Development Deal of the Year competition. The projects/locations singled out by the judging panel of industry experts and leading site selection consultants for special recognition included: Mobile (AL) Area Chamber of Commerce for Airbus’ selection of Mobile as the site of its final assembly facility.
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 7, 2013
Construction employers added 30,000 jobs in December 2012, while the industry's unemployment rate hit 13.5 percent, according to analysis of new federal data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials noted that the monthly increase was the largest in nearly two years, driven primarily by increases in private sector demand for construction.
Digger Blog
JANUARY 20, 2013
Neil Grainger of Always Digging fame, has been out and about clearing premises around his village, with a hired in JCB 530-70 telehandler with loading bucket. Another JCB machine keeping busy in the snow clearing duties is Luke Finney’s JCB 3CX. Luke from the Leicestershire area, has even been called on to clear snow from the local police station car park!
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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
JANUARY 16, 2013
Construction Materials management can be defined as "the function responsible for the coordination of planning, sourcing, purchasing, moving,
BD+C
JANUARY 22, 2013
The Virginia State Police will soon begin driver training in a new $27.4 million complex set on 680 acres near Fort Pickett, just outside the town of Blackstone. Designed by Dewberry and constructed by KBS Inc., the facility includes 4.5 miles of urban, rural, and interstate roadway courses that simulate Virginia topography; a three-story, 52,000-sf training and dormitory building; an observation tower; and a vehicle maintenance garage.
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 30, 2013
Prevent costly mistakes by hammering out the details before breaking ground.
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