Construction Business Owner
APRIL 22, 2019
Construction industry employees weigh in on the incentives behind their long-term stays with their respective companies.
Construction Marketing
APRIL 22, 2019
The welding process has improved dramatically over the past few decades. Today, welding and plasma cutting procedures are fast and more precise, thanks to the invention of highly advanced equipment. Plasma cutting typically refers to the cutting of aluminum, steel and other conductive metals using a stream of hot plasma. It’s a productive and accurate means of cutting metal sheets and blocks.
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Job Order Contracting
APRIL 22, 2019
What is OPEN Job Order Contracting ? LEAN Construction Services Procurement and Project Delivery. OPEN Job Order Contracting – LEAN Construction Service Procurement and Project Delivery. Open Job Order Contracting, as embodied within the OpenJOC(TM) Solution, integrates LEAN construction best management practices (BMPs) with collaborative cloud technology to enable efficient, best value construction services outcomes.
Construction Equipment
APRIL 22, 2019
By the time you reach my age, you are able to take a long-term perspective on things. Long ago and far away, we ran the equipment fleet with little emphasis on preventive maintenance.
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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.
Construction Dive
APRIL 22, 2019
Some have accused state safety inspectors of showing favoritism toward the Detroit project's stakeholders in determining that the death wasn't accidental.
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Construction Dive
APRIL 22, 2019
The real estate mogul wants to finish a construction budget for the property, which a prior developer had sunk billions into before a 2009 bankruptcy.
BD+C
APRIL 22, 2019
Today is Earth Day, and this morning, Turner Construction made public an ambitious program that could burnish its standing as a green builder.
Business Facilities
APRIL 22, 2019
As states are racing to be among the leaders powered 100-percent by renewable energy, industrial giants like Samsung are pledging to join them in adopting this gold standard for sustainability at their manufacturing plants. - Read: Green Development & Sustainability: Letting The Sunshine In at BusinessFacilities.com.
BD+C
APRIL 22, 2019
Today is Earth Day, and this morning, Turner Construction made public an ambitious program that could burnish its standing as a green builder.
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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.
Construction Equipment
APRIL 22, 2019
Construction employment increased in 29 states between February and March, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America. Thirty-eight states also added construction jobs between March 2018 and March 2019.
Construction Marketing Ideas
APRIL 22, 2019
After many years of daily blogging discipline, readers here will notice that the updating cycle of Construction Marketing Ideas blog has become less reliable. This “breakdown” breaks the rules of my blogging experience/history, and probably is a precursor to a much less frequent (weekly) blog updating cycle. Why the change? The challenge is I’m juggling […].
Construction Equipment
APRIL 22, 2019
Call it leapfrogging, one-upmanship, outdoing, or just plain competitiveness. The Big Three builders of commercially oriented pickups—FiatChrysler, Ford, and General Motors—continuously improve their products to try to make them better than the other guys’ versions.
Contractor Magazine
APRIL 22, 2019
In this article I discuss a number of difficulties some ERP systems present and offer a checklist of essential functionality field service software needs to deliver.
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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?
Construction Equipment
APRIL 22, 2019
Research by McKinsey & Co. suggests that governments can help clear a path to bringing new technologies into the construction industry, creating greater value from public and private spending on large capital projects. In the U.S. alone, expenditures on construction reached $1.
Business Facilities
APRIL 22, 2019
An expanded office space in Manhattan and six sound stages in Brooklyn will create up to $100 million in investments and thousands of jobs within five years. - Read: Netflix Expanding With New Production Hub In New York City at BusinessFacilities.com.
Construction Equipment
APRIL 22, 2019
Using electricity to propel vehicles and power equipment work systems is not new. The majority of cars on U.S. highways in the early 1900s were battery powered and far outnumbered those using gas or steam engines.
Construction Cost Estimating
APRIL 22, 2019
To check the strength of bricks, the following 7 tests are conducted. Some tests are performed in laboratory and some are performed in the job site. Compressive strength test The purpose of this test is to determine the compressive strength of brick. It is also known as crushing strength of brick. Normally, 5 samples of bricks are sent to laboratory for testing one by one.
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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.
Construction Equipment
APRIL 22, 2019
The seventh annual Under 40 in Construction Equipment Awards recognize young people who are having a current positive effect on the industry and have the potential to bring even more to the future. This year, 22 young people join the ranks as the Class of 2019.
Green Industry Professionals
APRIL 22, 2019
With the Maxim Tow-Behind Lawn Roller, go from Transport mode to engagement, simply by rotating the tow bar and reconnecting. Eliminate damage your lawn endures from harsh weather conditions. Maxim Lawn Rollers can also be used to pack down sod and.
Construction Equipment
APRIL 22, 2019
The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (ELFF) reported that confidence in the equipment finance market decreased in April to 58.3, down from 60.4 in March. When asked to assess business conditions over the next four months, 13.
Green Industry Professionals
APRIL 22, 2019
All engine powered Iron & Oak Log Splitters are powered by Honda, the best and most reliable engines available! Honda’s GX series engines are legendary for superior reliability and performance.
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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!
Construction Cost Estimating
APRIL 22, 2019
Least Cover for several RCC members Slab = 20 mm Beam = 25 mm Column = 40 mm Footing = 50 mm Exact unit weight of steel The unit weight concerning steel should be 78.5 KN/m 3 Proportion of cement, sand and aggregate for different types of concrete mix grades M10 = 1:3:6 M15 = 1:2:4 M20 = 1:1.5:3 M25 = 1:1:2 M30 = 1:1:1 Exact unit weight of concrete It is based on the type of aggregates as well as the amount of voids.
Green Industry Professionals
APRIL 22, 2019
The JRCO Dethatcher transforms your riding lawn mower into the ultimate spring clean-up tool! Attach it to your mower in the spring to remove thatch, embedded leaves, and debris. At the same time, the tool will comb matted grass delivering the clean.
ENR Construction
APRIL 22, 2019
With levels in Lake Mead declining, the regional water authority had to build a low-level pumping station to guarantee water access.
Green Industry Professionals
APRIL 22, 2019
The BR2528HCO Cold Pressure Washer has 2,800 PSI and 2.5 GPM – Perfect for detailing a vehicle or the nooks and crannies of an asphalt surface. Seeking more power to blast away the toughest grease and grime? The BRP4030HCA Hot Pressure Washer.
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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!
ENR Construction
APRIL 22, 2019
ENR Texas & Louisiana's August 5 print issue will feature our annual Top Contractors ranking. We'll be ranking the region's top contractors by revenue, by state and by sector.
Green Industry Professionals
APRIL 22, 2019
Do you have stumps on your property? Unsightly stumps can stunt your lawn growth and leave you feeling underwhelmed with your yard. Dosko Stump Grinders sheer the stump, preventing it from attempting to regrow. Mini, full-sized, and self-propelled.
Contractor Magazine
APRIL 22, 2019
As I write this I’m just about midway between World Water Day (March 22nd) and Earth Day (April 22nd).
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