HardHatChat

JUNE 20, 2017

Brewery-based restaurant concepts, such as this BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse Englewood Construction recently completed in Fort Wayne, Ind., are popular additions to existing malls. Coming out of the International Council of Shopping Centers’ RECon convention in Las Vegas last month, there’s been a lot of conversation in the media around the future of retail development.

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 20, 2017

In the June issue of Construction Business Owner magazine , we featured The Basics of Bonding: Part 1 , by Marilyn Klinger. Part 1 discussed an explanation of the difference between insurance and bonding, the three Cs of surety underwriting and more. The following article is a continuation of Part 1.

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Lets Build

JUNE 20, 2017

Do you know a person who likes to cut corners? Especially when it comes to fixing stuff around the house for instance. Because they are too proud to order professional help, and because they know they can fix it themselves. Maybe you got a dad, grandfather, or a friend who is always filled with ideas on how to fix stuff. It could be fixing the zink, installing the new washing machine or something else that will make a professional worker drop the jaw.

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BD+C

JUNE 20, 2017

The latest coliving phenomenon has spawned its share of startup businesses, all looking to cash in on the demand among younger workers for relatively inexpensive living quarters in urban job centers where affordable housing is scarce-to-nonexistent.

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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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Digger Blog

JUNE 20, 2017

An interestingly diverse array of opinions about the organisation of Plantworx 2017 can be found online. An interestingly diverse array of opinions about the organisation of Plantworx 2017 can be found online.

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Help Everybody Everyday

JUNE 20, 2017

Many firms send out email marketing campaigns. But there is a question that lingers in many marketers’ minds: “Are we doing it right?” “Right” is a nebulous term. If your goal is to trip and fall, tying your left and right shoe together is the right way to “tie your shoes.” Therefore, whether you are doing something “right” relies on what you are trying to achieve.

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BD+C

JUNE 20, 2017

The west coast states present a special challenge to builders. The area is seismically active and as such has complex building codes for California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and Idaho. Getting a project through plan review can be an unusually long process, anywhere from six months to two years.

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Construction Equipment

JUNE 20, 2017

The Michigan Construction Foundation has a smart idea - talk to the audience in the language they understand. Videos produced by the foundation take familiar pastimes such as gaming and build the messege about construction as a career into the story.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

JUNE 20, 2017

Readers of this blog know that one of my favourite rants and peeves is against the phrase: “We offer great customer service.” You can’t say it. Customers need to use these words voluntarily. An inverse observation of these remarks occurs when I reviewed social media postings from a hotel in San Jose, CA, where Google […].

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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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Construction Equipment

JUNE 20, 2017

Caterpillar Venture Capital Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., announced today a strategic investment in Alight, Inc., a San Francisco-based SaaS (software as a service) technology company that develops industry-specific solutions for financial forecasting and scenario analysis. The unique software has modules that are designed specifically for different industries, with mining and mortgage banking as the first two target industries.

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BD+C

JUNE 20, 2017

Immediately upon entering Mattress Firm’s new 130,000-sf BEDQuarters building, the fact that the company deals in mattresses is on full display. The statement lobby has a front desk decorated with bed coils, puffy, cloud-like pendants hang from the ceiling, and wayfinding signage inspired by the company’s Comfort by Color theme to direct visitors and team members alike.

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Construction Equipment

JUNE 20, 2017

Ford has announced it is abandoning previous plans to relocate its small car assembly production to Mexico as announced last year. Instead, Ford will start making the next generation of its compact Focus models in China beginning in the second half of 2019. The redesigned Focus for the North American markets will be produced at a joint-venture plant in Chongqing, China.

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Contractor Magazine

JUNE 20, 2017

The anticipated move of Sioux Chief’s production facilities, which has already begun and is scheduled to continue over the summer of 2017, will pose some very unique challenges for the new team. read more.

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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

JUNE 20, 2017

Matt Hurlbutt, executive vice president and chief operating officer, Greater Rochester Enterprise, discusses the Economic Gardening program, local talent, food processing, photonics, higher education and the importance of water. - Read: Snapshots: 60 Seconds With Matt Hurlbutt, Greater Rochester Enterprise.

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Contractor Magazine

JUNE 20, 2017

This week, the spotlight is on ball valves: a combined ball valve and relief valve; PEX ball valves with dual EPDM O-ring stem seals; a 4” stainless-steel ball check valve; PEX-to-PEX brass ball valves; lead-free hose ball valves; and a lead-free ball valve for copper potable water systems. read more.

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Business Facilities

JUNE 20, 2017

Mauser will establish a new packaging facility in the Talon Industrial Park in Geismar, LA, creating 75 new jobs. - Read: Mauser To Invest $10M In Louisiana Industrial Packaging Project.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

JUNE 20, 2017

NEW YORK, N.Y. – Following a dip in April, the Dodge Momentum Index advanced 4 percent in May to 139.1 (2000=100) from its revised April reading of 133.7. The momentum index is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year.

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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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PC Construction

JUNE 20, 2017

This week, Craft Development Manager Bob Morris and I will be at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Louisville, Kentucky. With more than 16,000 people expected to attend, the event will provide leadership.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

JUNE 20, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Construction input prices remained unchanged in May, ending five consecutive months of price expansion, according to analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics data released by Associated Builders and Contractors. Construction input prices expanded 3.4 percent on a year-over-year basis. Nonresidential construction input prices also remained unchanged on a monthly basis but increased by 3.1 percent on a yearly basis.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 20, 2017

Reason For Floor Heating: Concrete floor heating is carried out by employing the high thermal mass concerning a concrete slab or floor with preservation of heat in the floor and it performs similar to a large heating panel, to heat the interior space over it and arrange a convenient living surroundings for the occupants. The hot floor heats the whole space over it and is mostly suitable for finishes like polished concrete floors.

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Contractor Magazine

JUNE 20, 2017

Welcome to the new Contractormag.com. We’re getting better here at Contractormag.com at a breakneck pace.

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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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ENR Construction

JUNE 20, 2017

According to recent testimony, contractors on the Plant Vogtle nuclear project saw their plan to accelerate construction fall far short of its intended effect.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 20, 2017

According to recent testimony, contractors on the Plant Vogtle nuclear project saw their plan to accelerate construction fall far short of its intended effect.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 20, 2017

Is there really a one in eight chance that a severe solar wind will hit the U.S. in any given decade?

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ENR Construction

JUNE 20, 2017

Public and industry leaders emphasize technology as a means to reducing transportation's carbon footprint.

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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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ENR Construction

JUNE 20, 2017

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ENR Construction

JUNE 20, 2017

Building trades say they believe construction is exempt from executive order; AGC says industry impact uncertain.

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