Help Everybody Everyday

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

To achieve success with marketing in the construction industry, you only need two things: The right message. Yes, millions of dollars per year are spent by firms in the construction industry trying to get clients to recognize their brand and award them contracts. Which Type Of Construction Firm Are You? General Contractor.

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HardHatChat

JUNE 21, 2011

The pending downtown Chicago casino will involve a different set of construction challenges than the Rivers Casino in Des Plaines (shown here). In Chicago commercial construction news , everyone knows the big buzz right now is on the pending Chicago casino. More challenges = higher commercial construction costs.

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HardHatChat

MARCH 9, 2010

When it comes to current retail and commercial construction trends , we all know there aren’t a lot of new shopping centers under construction right now, or new office buildings under construction for that matter. Sloppy site – Is a construction safety plan in place and is the site clean? Q uiet over there!

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 26, 2012

MANAGEMENT |. General Management. Construction Law. People Management. Construction Safety. Equipment Management. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. » Pardon the Commercial Interruption…. STRATEGY |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |.

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Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 3, 2015

HeavyBid is an easy-to-use construction estimating software that is widely applied in the sectors like transportation, utility, oil and gas, power, industrial, and commercial construction. Efficiently control the complete quote lifecycle from RFQ to picking subs and suppliers for producing subcontracts and purchase orders.

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Levelset

JUNE 29, 2022

To those on the jobsite day-to-day, it’s no surprise that construction consistently tops the list of the most dangerous industries in the US. But because of the inherent dangers on construction jobsites, contractors are under close scrutiny for compliance. OSHA standards for construction. Peter Lindborg. View profile.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Construction bids are critical to winning more work, so it pays to have a solid understanding of what they entail and what you can do to improve your bidding performance. . In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about construction bids. What is the Construction Bidding Process? Bid Solicitation.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 22, 2010

We identified a lack of information on this important topic, so this blog will cover the complete landscape of construction lead sources and types. To the construction lead powerhouses – Dodge Reports and Reed Construction Data. The Big Dog Lead Generators: McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge and Reed Construction Data.

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Levelset

APRIL 15, 2022

Mayer Building Company is a New Orleans-based general contractor that specializes in commercial construction and historic renovations. The company was honored in 2020 by local newspaper City Business as part of their “Excellence in Construction and Real Estate” class. Read a sample subcontract. Owned by Ryan D.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 6, 2023

NAHB's builder members will construct about 80 percent of the new housing units projected for this year. NAHB is affiliated with 700 state and local home builders associations around the country.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 2, 2016

Construction Labor Costs. Construction compensation increased 0.8% The construction sector comprises establishments primarily engaged in the construction of buildings or engineering projects (e.g., Construction work done may include new work, additions, alterations, or maintenance and repairs. in Q1) and 2.5%

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Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 23, 2012

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Job Simplicity is a comp l ete building & construction management software utilized to control the full phase from bid management, job costing, estimating, purchasing, scheduling, service coordination to building. Estimating tools for unit take ‐ off and bid management.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

In addition, the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) , which has run in conjunction with IBS for the past eight years under the Design & Construction Week brand, will also take place virtually. IBSx registrants will have access to engage with KBIS exhibits. . For more, visit nahb.org. .

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Innovation and leadership are the driving forces behind construction success. Case in point: our annual 40 Under 40: Champions of Construction roundup. Nominated by their peers for their exceptional achievements, these under-40 individuals aren't just building structures—they're constructing the future.

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NH Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

Since 2011, the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) program run by the SBA has afforded federal contracting opportunities to WOSBs by allowing contracting officers to set aside specific contracts exclusively for WOSBs in industries, like construction, where women-owned small businesses are underrepresented. 13 C.F.R. § § 125.6(a)(3).

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Contract Fabrication Certification New Mexico 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 2, 2023

Construction is filled with complex processes requiring the collaboration of multiple teams—including office, engineering, and trades. As the BIM Manager for Metromont , Matthew Keck plays a vital role in the company’s evolution, bringing the latest technology and innovation to the construction process.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 18, 2022

Skanska is one of the most innovative construction companies in the world and this reputation has been earned through a long-term commitment to always do better. He will share how Skanska is driving collaboration in his session, Autodesk Model Coordination for Design and Construction Streamlines Process. REGISTER NOW .

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Building Information Management

OCTOBER 23, 2013

Job Order Contracting (JOC) was born of the United States military contracting world, where small construction projects were taking up to 18 months and 20 per cent of project budget to design and procure. 97, it means they offer a three per cent discount off the commercial prices as established by the UPB.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Facility management/engineering planning. It’s generally considered that numerous and repetitive renovation, repair, maintenance, and/or sustainability work, and minor new construction with a minimum annual volume of $2M is appropriate for job order contracting. Management Information System Requirements. Monitoring.

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Best Practices Construction Law

AUGUST 29, 2012

Here's the key: the DBE must be performing a "commercially useful function." " What is a commercially useful function? DBE Management. Management worked performed by a DBE may be counted toward the contract goal when the DBE: Schedules the work operations.

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Regulation DOT Transportation Commercial 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 13, 2014

Lately a lot of contractors like you are discovering the need to get better financial and job costing reporting from their accounting software in order to stay competitive and know in advance which jobs to bid on that have a history of making your construction company a reasonable profit and which ones to ignore. Problems to be aware of.

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Contractors Accounting Project Management Profitability 61

Construction Lawyer

MAY 2, 2012

Werner Sabo is a partner at the construction law firm of Sabo & Zahn in Chicago. He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier.

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Rory Woolsey

MAY 31, 2012

Rory Woolseys Construction Estimating Blog. Construction Estimating One Bite at a Time. “ What are the” appropriate” markups for overhead, profit and contingency when budgeting facilities construction projects?” Thursday, May 31, 2012. Mark It Up!

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Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Before the commencement of any construction work, electricians and construction managers should estimate the amount and cost of electricity essential for a specific location. A pioneer company in construction estimating. Construction Estimate Sheets. adsense analytic.

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Electrical Estimating Software Software 45

Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

A lot of contractors would like to subcontract out their bookkeeping services and the two main reasons they don''t is fear of losing control and cost. We have owned and operated several construction companies from the early 1970''s until 2000 and experienced just about every good, bad and ugly thing possible. Innovation Or Bankruptcy.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 22, 2014

At networking events, construction contractors have asked me if we are cheaper than a virtual bookkeeper is. Professional bookkeeping services have a commercial office space with public access. They are more often than not someone with enough skill to bluff their way into a construction accounting job but without the skills to keep it.

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Contractors Accounting Office Documentation 48

Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being. Last year, members of Associated Builders and Contractors , a national trade association representing the nonunion construction industry, invested $1.6 Construction Worker Suicide: A Fragile Balance. Fri, 08/05/2022 - 07:00.

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Safety Resource Injury Construction 72

Construction Lawyer

JULY 20, 2012

Werner Sabo is a partner at the construction law firm of Sabo & Zahn in Chicago. He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier.

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Illinois Subcontracting Liability AIA 40

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 5, 2018

Our customers are amazing, and they do incredibly innovative things with our construction software solutions and technologies. Southern Botanical , an industry leading commercial and residential landscaping company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, needed a better way to give its clients a secure method for online payments.

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Construction Lawyer

APRIL 3, 2012

Werner Sabo is a partner at the construction law firm of Sabo & Zahn in Chicago. He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier.

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Claims Agreement Illinois Subcontracting 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 16, 2022

Subcontracting is a time-honored tradition. The masons, architects, blacksmiths, and painters then managed their little corners of construction, freeing the overseer to do their thing. . Plus, the risk in construction is increasing. Collaboration is always vital, but it takes on a particular relevance in construction.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 5, 2017

As a construction contractor considering a Job Order Contract (JOC), it is critical to be aware that all JOCs are not the same. This format is used to review the primary elements of a Job Order Contract from a “best practice” perspective with a focus upon the construction contractor. Army and U.S. Shared risk/reward. Mutual respect.

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Stringent residential design standards imposed by local governments are affecting housing costs; the impact of new residential construction on the broader economy (chart). The Dollar Value of Building Products in New Construction. NAHB analysis of government data indicates new single-family and multifamily construction used about $94.9

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Pro Builder

MARCH 11, 2021

Other industries have managed to harness technology to boost productivity. Meanwhile, 73%—nearly 10 times as many—see recruiting and training the next generation of skilled construction workers as the answer. And that’s just on the construction (that is, product) side. . Thu, 03/11/2021 - 06:00. Why not home building?

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

The president of regional lumber and building materials supplier 84 Lumber talks about the company's focus on the chronic shortage of skilled construction labor and what it's doing to attract, train, and keep the best associates. We hold Lumber Camps, Sales Camps, Leadership Camps, and Manager Camps, to name just a few. President .

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Industrial Products Housing Materials 52

Construction Lawyer

MAY 21, 2009

Werner Sabo is a partner at the construction law firm of Sabo & Zahn in Chicago. He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 4, 2021

The median price of single-family built-for-sale homes started during 2020 was $336,000, according to NAHB analysis of recent data from the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Census Bureau’s Survey of Construction. ABOUT NAHB: The National Association of Home Builders is a Washington, D.C.-based For more, visit nahb.org.

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