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Lean methodology is ignored by the construction sector

Job Order Contracting

These factors include… poor formal and professional education in the domain, low investment in research and development, deep rooted project culture, perceived long life-cycle of associated return on investment, resistance from construction projects’ participants and stakeholders, and lack of real property owner leadership and competency.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

The Difference Between Selling Used Cars and Selling Software » World of Concrete 2011. Gearing up for another exciting World of Concrete show. The thing I like most about the World of Concrete is that I will get to interact with a large numbers of contractors during the four day show. December 2008. November 2008.

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The high cost of low maintenance

BD+C

Taking a look at a real-life case study, let’s look at a post-tensioned concrete parking garage that suffered from deferred maintenance. Constructed in 1978, the cast-in-place concrete structure included unbonded post-tensioned pan joist framing. In 2008 another review of the garage was conducted. Webb Wright, P.E.,

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

The company, which recently acquired concrete pump giant Putzmeister, has already partnered with Custom Truck and Equipment of Kansas City, Missouri; Imperial Crane Services of Bridgeview, Illinois and Four Seasons Equipment of Houston, Texas. Committing Intentional Project Communications. December 2008. November 2008.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

It’s been an exciting week here at World of Concrete, and I’m proud to announce that the latest version of our construction management software, Spectrum Construction Software v14 , was launched this week. Committing Intentional Project Communications. Better Project Management through Better Communication.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

I mentioned last week that I was busy preparing for the World of Concrete trade show in Las Vegas. I don’t usually discuss Dexter + Chaney’s products, but I am too excited after the many months of hard work and interviewing industry experts not to introduce Venture Project Collaboration Software. December 2008. November 2008.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Tablet Computing and Enterprise Software » World of Concrete 2012: Products Get Smarter, Interfaces Mimic Streamlined Design of Smart Phones and Tablets. The mood was positive, and the aisles were crowded at this year’s World of Concrete. Committing Intentional Project Communications. December 2008. November 2008.