HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

Rounding the corner into the final weeks of 2016, it’s time for our annual post predicting the commercial construction trends that will influence the industry in the coming year. Looking back at the past 12 months, we’ve seen a tremendous variety of opportunities ranging from restaurant construction to senior housing development, yet there has been one common thread among our many projects that will continue to shape the work we do in 2017: creating an exceptional experience for the end user is

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Commercial Construction Retail Kansas City 234

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

The Department of Justice adjusted for inflation the monetary penalties on the False Claims Act this summer. As a result, the civil penalties have doubled as of August 2016. The False Claims Act, known as the Lincoln Law, is a federal law that combats fraudulent claims for payment made to federal programs. In the span of about 30 years, the federal government has collected back $38.9 billion from case brought under the act.

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Claims Contractors 202

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

With the maturation of the green building industrial complex it has become clear there is no more or additional liability associated with constructing a green building versus a similar non green structure. But, the claims that have resulted in much of the recent litigation involving green building projects are different from those in other construction disputes.

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Green Claims Certification North Carolina 179

The Constructor

DECEMBER 2, 2016

The acoustic feature of a building can be taken care at the initial stages of planning of the project. The ignorance at the initial stage would force.

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Plans 191

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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.

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Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

A series of innovative ideas in construction have been used to bring a remarkable difference in the industry.There is no shortage of tech gadgets for commercial projects as there are a number on offer for various projects. More enticing are the low costs of the tools that lower the barrier for adopting these tech gadgets on site. As I mention on my website LeverInjuryLaw.com construction workers have one of the most dangerous jobs out there, and incorporating more technological gadgets can certa

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Site Safety Construction Accidents 164

FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

One of the most significant OSHA actions of 2016 was issuing guidance on drug testing, injury reporting and safety incentive programs. In the following article, FDRsafety Senior Advisor and attorney Andrew Kaake offers tips on how to respond. – Jim Stanley, President, FDRsafety Join Our Mailing List. By Andrew Kaake. OSHA threw a curve ball to employers with its recent guidance on drug testing, injury reporting and safety incentive programs, leaving companies wondering how to respond.

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Injury OSHA Safety Employment 120

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Masonry pilaster wall consist of pilaster, which is rectangular projectile column constructed of masonry blocks and provide extra strength to the.

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Design Construction 193

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Choosing a construction firm, be it a large corporation or a private residence owner, is a very important decision. It needs time, research and careful consideration from the client’s part. Therefore, construction firms need to make all relevant information available to potential customers. They need to anticipate customer questions and needs. A well-planned marketing strategy will not only help your construction firm get more customers, but it will also get you the customers you want.

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Construction Software Software Resource 135

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

Construction Business Owner Managing Editor Elizabeth Manning traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada, to attend Autodesk University, Autodesk's annual customer event. The 3-day event covered a variety of different tech solutions for the construction industry, including some of Autodesk's own innovations.

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Autodesk Las Vegas Roads Nevada 159

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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.

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

A federal judge has denied an industry request to delay enforcement of a new OSHA anti-retaliation rule designed to protect workers against reprisals for reporting injuries or illnesses. The rule – and the guidance OSHA has issued about complying with the rule – can have a substantial impact on how employers conduct drug testing after an accident, set up safety incentive programs, and create requirements for employees about reporting accidents.

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OSHA Accidents Schedule Injury 120

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

Jet grouting is a ground improvement or soil stabilization method. Methods, procedures, applications and advantages of jet grouting is described.

Engineering 186

Engineering 186

Cassell Construction Estimating

DECEMBER 2, 2016

Our CEO Barry Cassell spoke at the 68th annual AGC Alaska conference in Anchorage last month. Barry's session, "Construction Tech Today and Tomorrow" provided historical perspective and a look ahead at the progress of technology in our industry.

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Alaska AGC Conference Industrial 100

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 2, 2016

The No. 1 challenge many contractors face is profit shrinkage or profit margin fade. This recurring problem appears when final construction job cost comes in higher than the bid or contract project budget. As a business coach, I see numerous contractor income statements every year. I often hear company owners say that they bid using a 15-percent markup for overhead and 10 percent for profit.

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Profitability Overhead Bidding Income 150

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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?

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Keeping up with the growing backlog of facility renovation, repair, sustainability, and maintenance is a never ending challenge for colleges and universities. The application of best management practices for monitoring current and projecting future physical and functional conditions, as well as leveraging LEAN collaborative construction delivery methods such as Job Order Contracting can greatly improve the chances of obtaining a higher percentage of required funding and spending that funding mor

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Education Renovating Management Life Cycle 100

The Constructor

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Concrete formworks are subjected to various loads and pressure. Concrete formwork loads and pressure calculations are described in this article.

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Concrete 186

Cassell Construction Estimating

DECEMBER 2, 2016

Our CEO Barry Cassell spoke at the 68th annual AGC Alaska conference in Anchorage last month. Barry’s session, “Construction Tech Today and Tomorrow” provided historical perspective and a look ahead at the progress of technology in our industry. Among topics covered, a recent survey by McKinsey Global Institute pegged Construction next-to-last of all major industries at technology adoption (only Agriculture does worse than we do!

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Alaska AGC Conference ProCore 100

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

How long does it take for most non-publicly traded construction companies to produce financials? A firsthand observation of construction companies shows the average close is greater than 10 days after month end. How about processing payroll? Most companies take several days to post payroll. For every day that reporting lags behind the actual occurrence of work, the ability to use the data to drive business decisions decreases.

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Construction 159

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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.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 2, 2016

A twisted tower is a dramatic addition to any skyline and doesn’t require much else to catch the eye of anyone whose sightline it may come into. But a new twisted tower from Vincent Callebaut Architectures will add a metaphorical twist on top of the literal 90-degree twist its recently topped out Agora Garden skyscraper already has. The new building will be packed with plants, vegetable gardens, and trees on each of its 22 floors, turning it into, what the architect calls, a vertical farm.

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Architecture 87

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 26, 2016

Seismic design of retaining wall is considerably complicated problem in which assumptions have to be considered in order to make indeterminable issue.

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Design Structural Engineering Engineering 182

Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 2, 2016

Nikola Motor Co. unveiled its long-awaited fuel cell-electric, sleeper-cab tractor Thursday night to an enthusiastic audience in Salt Lake City, announced that Ryder System will sell and service it, and stated that a daycab version will expand its benefits to applications closer to construction. Nikola One, the streamlined tractor, and Nikola Two, the daycab, promise high performance and fuel economy with low maintenance and zero emissions.

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Electrical Construction 85

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 1, 2016

The International Risk Management Institute Inc., now known throughout the industry as IRMI, was founded in 1978 with the main purpose of providing education, by way of seminar and print publication, to risk managers, insurance agents/brokers, underwriters and other insurance professionals.

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Security Insurance Risk Education 136

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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!

Contractors

BD+C

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Recently, millennials have supplanted Baby Boomers as the largest generation on the planet. With such a huge number of people, many of who are 20-somethings beginning to get a little spending power, you better believe companies are doing everything they can to try and crack the enigma that is the millennial buyer and figure out what they value most (beyond ironic t-shirts, protesting, and coffee shops).

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Two way slab design by direct design method as per ACI 318-11, step by step procedure and limitations of direct design method for two way slab is.

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Design Structural Engineering Engineering 182

Contractor Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Michael Copp, Executive Vice President, PHCC—National Association. Whether we are trying to make America "Stronger Together" or "Make America Great Again," there exists a national catastrophe that requires nothing short of a national cultural pivot. read more.

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Education America 82

Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

. . Although the Millennium Tower's developer, Millennium Partners, continues to insist the condo building is safe for occupancy and could withstand an earthquake, satellite data shows the tower sunk 1.75 inches over a recent one-year period and almost double that amount —2.95 inches — over its 17-month observation period. Petar Marinkovic, founder and chief scientist of PPO Labs, analyzed Sentinel-1's satellite radar imagery for the ESA along with Norway-based research institute Norut.

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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!

Construction

BD+C

DECEMBER 2, 2016

Cersaie, the world’s largest exhibition of ceramic tile and bathroom furnishings, was held in Bologna, Italy this past September and, now, Ceramics of Italy has taken what they saw on display at the show and created a list of the top 10 tile trends to watch as we head into 2017. The diverse list includes a multitude of colors, textures, and finishes.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Acoustic property of building is based on acoustic nature of building materials and how sound is transmitted through the adjacent structural.

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Materials 182

Contractor Bookkeeping

DECEMBER 2, 2016

Accepting Credit Cards Can Immediately Increase Sales And Profits*. *We do not provide merchant services. We suggest you start by contacting you bank and doing your own research. I know from many years while we were contractors it paid off handsomely so I am simply passing on a mere "scrap of information" to help you get more cashflow and profit. Unplanned Emergencies - Are stressful now add "how am I going to pay for this" to the mix and the anxiety increases exponentially!

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Cash Flow Contract Banking Profitability 69