Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 7, 2014

'Keeping projects and programs on schedule has always been a challenge for both owners and contractors. Delays are very costly and should be avoided if at all possible. Timely performance is commonly impacted by numerous factors, such as abnormal weather, funding, regulatory changes, public opposition, labor or material shortages, differing site conditions, and a myriad of other events that are outside the control of project participants.

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HardHatChat

OCTOBER 14, 2014

'Stratford Square in Bloomingdale, Ill. is undergoing a redevelopment that will include a Round1 bowling concept. While the shopping center experience is far from over, it’s safe to say that shopping center developers and owners are working harder than ever to compete for foot traffic. The rise of on-line shopping has been a boon to retailers, but if we are honest, it has been detrimental to commercial general construction, with the closing of many brick and mortar retail stores.

Retail 263

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 24, 2014

'The goal of any construction firm or contractor is develop a loyal customer base. You want to be the first person or company a customer will think of and go to when they have a project that needs to be completed. These loyal clients will trust you and will give you contract after contract at your price. We would like to thank Construction Business Owner for this informative article on Developing Loyal Customers.

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 5, 2014

'Good construction practices and techniques should be followed to prevent occurrence of structural damages that may occur during occupancy and with.

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Concrete Construction 230

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BD+C

OCTOBER 22, 2014

'The sustained performance of the U.S. commercial real estate industry is expected to continue in 2015, fueled by improving fundamentals and robust investor appetite, in both domestic and foreign arenas, according to Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2015, co-published by PwC US and the Urban Land Institute (ULI). Exclude Content: Yes.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 20, 2014

'Safe work practices ensure that all employees have a common level of knowledge and are able to perform tasks in the same way. For a contractor, ensuring safety at a worksite is the most crucial aspect of getting a job done. When everyone follows safe practices, not only will crews experience fewer accidents, but also productivity and efficiency will increase.

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Business Facilities

OCTOBER 22, 2014

'Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. With smart new regional growth strategies and generous federal funding initiatives, high-tech hubs are springing up all over the United States. Cover Story: High-Tech Hubs appeared first on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Archives Articles By Industry Articles By Location Articles By Topic Back Office, IT, And Call Centers Business Clusters/Corridors California Cover Story District Of Columbia Featured Post Kentucky Magazine Magazine Highlights Manufacturin

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 14, 2014

'Some of the biggest costs that face construction marketers today—advertising, print literature, reliance on a sales team—can be easily reduced. As you look to develop a budget for the 2015 year, we want to help you make the most out of your marketing efforts while reducing your costs. Our friends at Modern Marketing Partners have been helping businesses make the most of their marketing, advertising, and trade show budgets; and we share this great advice to help you lower your marketing budget w

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 9, 2014

'Selection of concrete repair materials is based on evaluation of type of damage, types of materials to be used for repair and the local condition.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 13, 2014

'LEGO''s Architecture line combines two of our great loves, and we''re excited for two newly announced additions to the collection. The Lincoln Memorial and New York''s Flatiron building sets will be available in 2015, according to Gizmodo.

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Contractor Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2014

'OSHA requires protective gear for a reason, Bev Potts told plumbing contractors at Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors – National Association’s CONNECT 2014 here. read more.

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OSHA Contractors 102

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 20, 2014

'It’s time for employers to begin the process of implementing the provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) which apply to them. Large employers that average 100 or more full-time equivalent employees during 2014 (50 or more during 2015) are required to begin offering health insurance to their workers Jan. 1, 2015—and there’s a lot of ground to cover before then.

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 28, 2014

'Komatsu Ltd. will introduce the the PC200i-10 and PC210LCi-10 intelligent Machine Control excavators to the United States in November. The iMC technology controls the boom, arm and bucket by checking position data from the bucket teeth using GNSS antenna and base station. Auto grade assist allows the operator to move the arm, and the boom automatically adjusts the bucket height and traces the target surface.

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 7, 2014

'Next spring, the Construction Marketing Association will take our construction marketing talents to South Beach, and all of you are invited. Just announced, Florida International University will be hosting a new exposition for construction brands that features a think-tank of panel discussions on key factors propelling the future of construction best practices and technologies, with a focus on North and South American markets.

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 31, 2014

'Structural design basis starts with the type of structure to be designed. For any structural design to commence, we require certain data. These data.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 6, 2014

'Women account for more than half of the U.S. population. But even with significant gains over the past 25 years, their numbers and positions among the ranks of practicing architects appear to have stalled. The reasons could be a combination of too few role models, mentors, and advancement opportunities, based to a statistical analysis of women’s progress in this field by the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA). read more.

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Architecture Statistics Accounting Modeling 103

BIM & Beam

OCTOBER 20, 2014

'For those you attending AU to learn about automating the creation of rebar shop drawings from Revit, how about using the Revit model to drive rebar fabrication machinery directly? Come learn how industry leading rebar MIS software company aSa can use Revit models to streamline the rebar supply chain, from rebar estimating through detailing, fabrication and installation.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 29, 2014

'Heavy equipment often carries a hefty price tag, so it is important for organizations to select the best equipment for their needs, properly care for the machinery and understand how to sell with ease. By developing an easy-to-follow fleet management strategy that focuses on equipment procurement, maintenance and disposal, fleet managers have a roadmap for every part of a machine’s lifespan.

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Contractor Magazine

OCTOBER 2, 2014

'EMCOR Marelich Mechanical announced October 2 that its employees, along with those of Tishman Speyer and contractor Lend Lease, donned EMCOR Pink Hard Hats and assembled to form a 350 person giant human pink ribbon in a "Call to Action" in support of breast cancer awareness as part of EMCOR''s "Protect Yourself. Get Screened Today" Campaign. read more.

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Business Facilities

OCTOBER 29, 2014

'Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Gov. Rick Snyder has identified core problems and brought stakeholders together to solve them in an effort the governor likes to call relentless positive action. Feature Story: Michigan Governor’s Report – Reinventing Michigan appeared first on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Archives Articles By Industry Articles By Location Articles By Topic Automotive Feature Story Featured Post Governor''s Report Magazine Magazine Highlights Michigan Researc

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 31, 2014

'Quality management systems in concrete construction should be the essential part of the construction project. Quality management system is nothing.

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Concrete Management Construction 223

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BD+C

OCTOBER 31, 2014

'Emaar Properties , known for its futuristic approach to buildings, has unveiled plans for a new project containing two towers that will top the charts in height, making them the world’s tallest towers once completed. Dubai Creek Harbour will boast 39,000 homes and 22 hotels, making it three times the size of its downtown area, which contains the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa.

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 23, 2014

'Most construction firms report they are having trouble finding qualified craft workers to fill key spots as the industry recovers from its years-long downturn, according to the results of an industry-wide survey released by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). AGC officials called for new career and technical school programs, as well as other workforce measures to offset the labor shortages.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 3, 2014

'The ultimate goal for a contractor is to develop a base of customers who will get proposals and bids only from your company, won’t shop your price, will award you negotiated contracts, and will give you work based on your trusted relationship with them. These are loyal clients who trust you and want to give you contract after contract at your price.

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Green Industry Professionals

OCTOBER 27, 2014

'The action was fast and furious at the Wright Mowers outdoor booth at GIE+EXPO 2014, but did the Stander I 36" mower meet one Tennessee contractor''s expectations?

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Revit OpEd

OCTOBER 14, 2014

'Continuing in the theme of filling long standing wishes, it is now possible to choose your own background color instead just using Invert Background to use a black background. Years ago I did attempt to live with a black background but found that I preferred the white background after a short transition. I find trying to use a black background quite disorienting now.

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 28, 2014

'Proper concreting of RCC Columns, pedestals and footings is needed to ensure desired strength and durability of these structural members. Improper.

Concrete 223

Concrete Foundation 223

BD+C

OCTOBER 29, 2014

'Builders, developers, and owners are constantly complaining that high-performance buildings rarely get their due from appraisers who, they say, don’t have good measures to compare one building’s energy savings over another’s, or how those savings affect the value of the building. read more.

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