Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Using This Program Could Help You Win Big Government Contracts. Elizabeth Manning. Fri, 02/14/2020 - 09:52. The United States government’s Miller Act of 1935 is a federal regulation that requires performance and payment bonds for principal contractors on federal construction projects of $150,000 or more. This is also true of state and municipal projects, as well as some privately funded projects.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

The energy contractor, which filed Chapter 11 in January, has asked a bankruptcy judge for $26.8 million in total incentives for 13 management team members with the rest intended for 1,112 other key employees.

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The Constructor

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Indian standard codes for brick work are a list of documents that provide general guidance on brick works. These standard codes ensure high quality.

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

The American Rental Association (ARA) held an "ARARentalWorks" Day during its recent trade show in Orlando, Florida, to introduce hundreds of local trade and technical students to service technician careers in the rental 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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Business Facilities

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

The Canadian industrial sound-control equipment manufacturer will invest $700,000 in the Webster Parish project. - Read: E.I. Williams Creating 100 Manufacturing Jobs In Louisiana at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Doosan DX62R-3 mini excavator is a 59-horsepower reduced-tail-swing model with an operating weight of 13,779 pounds. Overhang length is 4.9 inches, and the model expands the company’s lineup of excavators.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Being open to new possibilities is a positive trait shared by most construction company owners —but saying yes to all the people you meet and opportunities that come your way can get you into trouble. When we over-commit —especially when we take on projects that don't benefit our business—our stress can hit the roof. It's much hard to be productive when we're feeling burned out and resentful.

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

A team of researchers at Washington State University are finding a new solution for wasted drywall on construction sites. According to an article in KXLY, the team created a system that blends up drywall, and molds it into the shape of a block for use on building projects.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

At least 13 states have developed performance incentive mechanisms (PIMs) to encourage utilities to deliver energy savings at specific times to optimize the nation’s power grid, according to a report by the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy ( ACEEE ).

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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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Civil Lead

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Difference Between MDF and Particle Board Solid wood is a prefered finishing material for all types of furniture but it comes with one disadvantage that is cost. Furniture manufacturer generally reduced the overall cost of their product by using MDF and Particle board. Both MDF and particle board are composite materials. The big advantage is that these wood-alternative are much less expensive and can be created with the level of consistency.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

The Pinnacle Towers complex, which includes The Pinnacle Tower and Pinnacle Tower II, is currently under construction in Nairobi. Once completed, The Pinnacle Tower will become the tallest tower in both Kenya and Africa.

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Natural Building

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

I have recently noticed several articles claiming that a much greater use of wood for constructing urban buildings, rather than more industrial products, such as steel and concrete, would make a major impact on sequestering carbon, and thus help mitigate climate change. My first thought when I hear this is, “What about the affect of this on our heavily taxed forests?

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

The annual Giants 300 Report ranks the top AEC firms in commercial construction, by revenue. You’ll want to be sure your firm is on the Giants 300 lists, as potential clients look to these rankings for prospective firms to design and construct their future projects. Giants 300 results will be published in the July, August, and September 2020 issues of Building Design+Construction magazine. . .

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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 14, 2020

Camp Hall is a first-of-its-kind, master-planned industrial work space located in Charleston, S.C. As a convergence of people, place and programming, Camp Hall delivers thoughtful infrastructure and logistical features that empower people — and business — to thrive. - Read: BF Location Video: Camp Hall Commerce Park – Charleston, SC at BusinessFacilities.com.

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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Another test of New York State and the MTA's new project delivery methods.

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

An interactive area at Conexpo 2020 will highlight best practices in workforce solutions.

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ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Does your construction project belong in our rankings? See who might make our final list so far.

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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 14, 2020

Purdue graduate was president of Hunt Construction from 1995-2002.

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