Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Today's Guest Article Is From Kirsten Pike. Are you happy with the current progress of your construction projects? Do you successfully finish your projects ahead of schedule and under assigned budget? Just like most professionals, your answer will most probably be “no”. Good project management skills are essential for any project manager. In fact, it’s often the secret of success for many organizations regardless of their structure.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

One bad subcontractor can impact an entire project, so it's important to build protections into the contract and for both the general contractor and sub to know their responsibilities and options.

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The Constructor

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

The Canal lining is provided to prevent the seepage losses of water. Canal lining can be constructed using different materials. There are some.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

We’re gearing up to launch our 2019 Digital Contractor Roadshow series and we are thrilled! Last year , we visited more than 20 cities and enjoyed networking and learning about construction industry trends and challenges with over 600 contractors across the United States. This year, we have even more cities on our list as well as new industry thought leaders to inform, challenge and prepare you for success in today’s challenging construction industry.

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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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FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

This blog complements past blogs and my most recent blog about the OSHRC overturning OSHA citations regarding LOTO on Matsu presses. General Industry is now in a position to solve many of their decades-old problems with the control of hazardous energy. The answers can be determined but only after documented due diligence using Task Based Risk Assessment (past blogs) and assessing feasibility of hazard controls.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Under the turnkey EPC contract, Kiewit will design, engineer, construct, commission, test and guarantee the Venture Global LNG Inc. facility.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Can machines design buildings? What can we learn from AEC "superusers"? How are leading contractors winning with offsite construction? The answers to these questions—and so many more—will be explored at Building Design+Construction 's third-annual Accelerate AEC Innovation Conference , May 13-14 at Dream Downtown in New York City.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Engine Capital's open letter pointing to what it believes are flaws in management and compensation practices comes right before the contractor's annual meeting.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

The Cyber-Security Expert.

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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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Business Facilities

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will invest $4.5 billion to build a new assembly plant in Detroit and add production at five existing Michigan facilities. - Read: FCA To Create Nearly 6,500 Jobs With Michigan Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

The design concept for the Terminal Modernization Program at Pittsburgh International Airport was unveiled on February 20 at a State of the Airport event and approved by the Allegheny County Airport Authority Board.

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Green Industry Professionals

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Building on last year, plans for an even bigger show are in the works for the Green Industry & Equipment Expo 2019.

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Terex’s fourth quarter 2019 net sales were $1.2 billion, up 16 percent versus Q4 2017 net sales of $1.1 billion. For full year 2018, Terex also reported net sales of $5.1 billion, an increase of 18 percent versus net sales of $4.4 billion in 2017.

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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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Business Facilities

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

The transportation company will invest $83.6 million to establish a new corporate headquarters and operations campus in Southeast Memphis. - Read: JNJ Express Creating 610 New Jobs In Tennessee at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

A joint venture between two contractors now faces $65,300 in penalties for multiple safety violations following a worker being fatally struck by a steel beam. The employee was working on a light rail tunnel project in San Francisco when he was struck, according to OSHA.

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Green Industry Professionals

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Having a spot to relax outdoors is growing in popularity with grilling islands, wood-fired ovens, durable pavers and more.

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Ramin Younessi will replace Tom Pellette to lead Caterpillar’s Construction Industries segment. Younessi is currently the group president of energy & transportation, and has more than 30 years of leadership inside and outside of Caterpillar.

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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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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

The renovation of the Great Hall of Denver International Airport’s iconic Jeppesen Terminal has hit a bump. Tests are under way to determine whether the existing concrete slab can handle construction equipment loads.

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Terex Utilities will join the Terex AWP business segment, which includes the Genie brand. The company’s Oklahoma City facility also joins Terex AWP and will focus on telehandlers, lift re-manufacturing, and various products.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

. 1. Lighting for rehearsal space. USAI Lighting.

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Ironworks LLC has signed Teichert Construction as its first beta program participant for the company cloud-based cost-management system. Four years of prototype development involved alpha users, the company said in a press release, and it is now ready for “full-scale development.

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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!

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Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

With compaction, the air is ejected from the existing voids in the soil. Compaction plays an important role in construction field since it make the engineering characteristics of soil better In the construction field to a great extent. In this exclusive civil engineering article, you will learn the impact of compaction on various characteristics of the soil.

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

The RX-700 milling machine has an 800-horsepower Tier 4-F engine that does not require DEF. Standard cut widths, at 14 inches deep, are 6 feet 7 inches, 7 feet 2 inches, 8 feet 2 inches, and 10 feet 6 inches.

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Contractor Magazine

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

This week's product gallery highlights these products: thread tape for leak-free joints on plumbing fixtures; dual roof drain/overflow device; drain-cleaning machine for up to 70’; a plate, frame heat exchanger; wrist lanyard system; and a universal collar to enhance all brands of VRF and mini-split ceiling cassettes.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

2111 S. Wabash Ave., a 24-story, 275-unit residential building, has begun construction in the McCormick Square area of Chicago’s South Loop. Solomon Cordwell Buenz is designing the building. The multifamily building will have a modern, asymmetric base topped with a glass tower with a “sawtooth” façade. The sawtooth design will provide functional living areas in the form of bays within individual residences.

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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!

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Green Industry Professionals

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Maxim’s spike tow-behind aerator is perfect for quick aeration without plugs. The Spike Aerator slices holes in turf to allow oxygen, water and nutrients to reach grass roots. Easily attaches to your riding lawn mower in convenient widths of 36”.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Standing at the heart of Toronto’s Financial Core, the EY Tower beautifully harmonizes new and old. Architects Kohn Pederson Fox Associates and WZMH Architects aimed to meet ambitious sustainability goals and manage a sensitive historic reconstruction all in one project. Today, the LEED Platinum Certified glass tower successfully integrates an Art Deco icon, complementing neighboring structures while signaling the future of an Ontario business hub.

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Green Industry Professionals

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Get a head-start on seeding this spring! This heavy-duty, 2.2 cubic foot, 120-pound capacity polyethylene hopper broadcaster will spread seed and granular/pelletized fertilizer. Electronic speed control accurately maintains spread pattern widths from.

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