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Survey: Salaries for many construction trades on the rise

Construction Dive

The report shows average annual salaries for 32 categories of workers, with project managers ($92,523) and project supervisors ($88,355) making the most money.

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Which details matter, and which ones don’t, in construction marketing and business development?

Construction Marketing Ideas

Matt Handal has a phrase to describe time-wasting details in the proposal process: “Bug dust” As an example, it doesn’t make sense, really, to labor over the finest proposal cover design details. And the finest language details hardly count, if your proposal’s technical details don’t match the specified criteria. Of course, many details matter, a […].

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Build Toward Construction Industry Success in 2019

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Welcome to 2019. It’s a new year. It can be new you. You’ve made a list and checked it twice…or not. Sometimes, that list gets messy or doesn’t exist at all. Either way, it’s OK! Make a list with a […]. The post Build Toward Construction Industry Success in 2019 appeared first on Viewpoint Surveyor.

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Economic Trends to Consider Heading into 2019

Construction Business Owner

This time last year, approaching 2018, the factors posing the greatest barriers to optimism for contractors were political and economic uncertainties, followed by rising material costs and interest rates. Ending 2018, political and economic uncertainty still is and always will be present, but more recently, tariffs and interest rates have become frequent water-cooler talk.

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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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Parapet Walls – Types and Uses

The Constructor

A parapet wall is a low or dwarf wall built along the edge of the roof, terrace, walkway, balcony etc. Parapet walls can be constructed using.

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Build Toward Construction Industry Success in 2019

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Welcome to 2019. It’s a new year. It can be new you. You’ve made a list and checked it twice…or not.

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5 Top Tech Needs in 2019

Construction Business Owner

Adopt these 5 technologies and secure a leadership position in the construction industry in 2019.

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Concrete Topping Slab-Types, Minimum Thickness, and Purposes

The Constructor

Concrete topping slab is an overlay designed to provide a dense, abrasion-resistant, and a finished floor surface for multiple purposes; like.

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LEAN Construction and Communication

Job Order Contracting

LEAN Construction Delivery requires advanced communication skills. Below are just a few considerations, when optimizing implementations of Job Order Contracting and Integrated Project Delivery and their positive outcomes. Direct, Clear Communication: Articulate problems, proposals, procedures, and policies using concrete, unambiguous language. Leverage Defensible Information: Maintain and comprehensively recall, recite, and apply documents, records, notes, data, and independent research in sup

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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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Gilbane to lead $700M Philadelphia hotel-casino construction

Construction Dive

The general contractor is a "natural fit" for the 1.5 million square foot development that is expected to create about 3,000 construction jobs, an official said.

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Successful Benchmarking: 10 Best Practices & 10 Mistakes

Construction Business Owner

We have all heard the term 'benchmarking,' but when it comes to directly learning from other companies, it’s common to get a little fuzzy on the details of how it should work. Understanding the ways in which a benchmarking visit differs from just a tour is critical to making changes that have operational and bottom line impact. To illustrate, here is a typical tour approach to which many of you can relate.

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How to Pour a Concrete Slab for a Shed?

The Constructor

Pouring concrete slab is considerably crucial to construct strong and durable slab that makes a good foundation for a shed. Concrete slab keeps the.

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Virginia Is Business Facilities’ 2018 State Of The Year

Business Facilities

The Commonwealth secures BF's top annual honor with a diversified and successful high-tech growth strategy. - Read: Virginia Is Business Facilities’ 2018 State Of The Year at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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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McCarthy tapped for $310M Phoenix airport expansion

Construction Dive

As construction manager at risk for a new Southwest concourse, the contractor will oversee construction of new boarding gates, connector bridges and more.

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The TCJA Legislation Driving IRS Code Reform in 2019

Construction Business Owner

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 and how it will cause tax reform in 2019.

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Bond Beam Block-Dimensions, Specifications, and Applications

The Constructor

Bond beam blocks are concrete masonry units which are manufactured with reduced webs (Fig. 1) or with knock-out webs (Fig. 2); the knock-out webs are.

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Tall mass timber code changes receive final approval

BD+C

The International Code Council (ICC) has approved all 14 of the tall mass timber code change proposals. The proposals create three new types of construction (Types IV-A, IV-B and IV-C), which set fire safety requirements, and allowable heights, areas, and number of stories for tall mass timber buildings. The new provisions will be included in the 2021 International Building Code (IBC).

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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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Pittsburgh creates construction fraud task force

Construction Dive

The group will take particular aim at construction companies that commit wage violations that result in underpayment or nonpayment of taxes.

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The Intersection of Leadership Style & Business Vision

Construction Business Owner

What type of leader are you? Stratospheric or granular? Here are the downsides and upsides to both and what to do about them.

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Types of Slope Failures

The Constructor

An earth Slope or soil slope is an inclined surface of soil mass and it can be either natural or man-made. Different types of slope failures and.

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BD+C's 101 Top Products: Building Envelope

BD+C

1. Mirage Porcelain Veneers | Oldcastle Architectural. Designed for vertical applications, such as outdoor walls, porcelain veneers are available in a variety of colors to coordinate with the Belgard porcelain paver collection. The tiles create a balanced, harmonious visual effect when laid in a staggered pattern, with no gaps. The 4x18-inch tiles are frost-resistant, durable, and easy to clean. .

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

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!

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$1B Vertical Medical City receives FAA height authorization

Construction Dive

The Federal Aviation Administration approved the 444-foot-tall complex, which encroaches on Florida's Orlando International Airport airspace, for preconstruction led by Tutor Perini Building Corp.

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You’ve Got (Too Much) Mail

Construction Business Owner

What you really need to know about email backups & archiving.

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Wood Frame Construction

The Constructor

Wood frame construction is one of the most widely method used to build apartments, homes, and even industrial commercial buildings. Wood frames are.

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Net zero construction trailer brings health and wellness to the jobsite

BD+C

The AEC industry has gone all in on sustainability, energy efficiency, and occupant health and wellness. These elements are woven into the fabric of just about every new building, including AEC firms’ own offices. However, there’s one critical workspace that remains an afterthought when it comes to sustainability, health, wellness, and productivity: the jobsite trailer. .

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

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!

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String of infrastructure investments underway hints at big 2019

Construction Dive

State and federal initiatives across North America represent some big spends and may help predict what's to come this year.

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You’ve Got (Too Much) Mail

Construction Business Owner

What you really need to know about email backups & archiving.

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Water Versus Solvent Based Concrete Sealers

The Constructor

Concrete sealers are designed to protect the concrete from wear and tear, in addition to the provision of chemical and stain resistance for concrete.

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