Construction Marketing
JANUARY 19, 2018
Leads are essential to any construction company. WIthout new work, there’s no way to keep the business going. The right practices can help you increase the volume of leads you collect. Ensure your business’ stability by employing any of the following lead generation tips below. Look at Your Network. Improving your overall network can mean new leads.
Lets Build
JANUARY 19, 2018
It shouldn’t come as a surprise to learn that the U.S. and Canada, among many other places around the world, are facing the lowest rate of employable skilled workers in construction in the last decade. Since the beginning of the global financial crisis, there has been a certain degree of.
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Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 19, 2018
Are you looking for information abut Job Order Contract Unit Price Books? What construction task are needed for a Job Order Contract UPB? What level of detailed is required for JOC UPBs? Are assemblies good or bad in a JOC Unit Price Book? How important are modifiers Job Order Contract Unit Price Books? What at the most common abuses of JOC UPBs by owners and contractors?
Lets Build
JANUARY 19, 2018
Robotics are steadily transforming the construction industry with self driving vehicles, drones and automated technology. And, it is not just in construction – even when we are out and about in society, we are surrounded by robotics that are slowly replacing jobs such as bank ATMs, automated petrol pumps and.
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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.
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 19, 2018
5 Basic Steps to Efficient Repair, Renovation, and New Construction Project Delivery. Focus upon CHANGE MANAGEMENT. Continuing to conduct day to day business in the same way will improve nothing. Understand the principals of a Job Order Contract Operations Manual (also called a Job Order Contract Execution Plan). The fundamental LEAN AECOO processes and workflows are key to achieving measurable improvement.
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BD+C
JANUARY 19, 2018
The Spark, Washington State University’s (WSU) new 83,295-sf high-performance digital classroom building, provides the campus with a network of flexible, technology-enabled learning environments. The ZGF Architects-designed facility includes a variety of classroom types including formal, informal, large group, small group, individual, active, problem-based, and maker spaces.
Construction Dive
JANUARY 19, 2018
Design errors have contributed to project delays and cost overruns, with another contractor still required to fix hundreds of small design mistakes.
BD+C
JANUARY 19, 2018
Fatal work injuries in the U.S. rose 7% to a preliminary total of 5,190 in 2016, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Of the total private industry fatalities in 2016, 22.2% were construction fatalities. Deadly injuries among construction trades workers increased 6%, or a total of 991 fatalities, in 2016. The fatal injury rate for roofing workers increased from 39.7% to 48.6%.
Construction Dive
JANUARY 19, 2018
Building more resilient structures and ones to higher-than-required building codes could create as many as 87,000 new jobs.
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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.
Contractor Bookkeeping
JANUARY 19, 2018
Two Construction Companies do similar work for the similar customers using similar labor, materials, and subcontractors yet Company "A" earns twice the profits over Company "B.". Inside Company "B" Ten Minutes Of Waste Is Killing Their Profits! It Is The Little Leaks That Sink The Big Ship! Contractors and construction company owners see the value of spending time and money on finding new leads and new jobs, which makes sense.
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 19, 2018
. . New York City Council measure 1653-B was signed into law by Mayor Bill de Blasio this week, which may make the city that never sleeps a bit quieter.
BD+C
JANUARY 19, 2018
Smart design means simplifying the lodging experience. dormakaba is unmatched in quality and service among global companies that supply the full range of hospitality solutions. .
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 19, 2018
. . New York City, Boston, San Francisco, Seattle, and Portland, Oregon are the few major cities in the country that do not have a water filtration plant between their fresh water sources and their customers. The tap water New Yorkers drink flows from three lakes and 19 reservoirs from as far away as the Catskill Mountains.
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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?
BD+C
JANUARY 19, 2018
CTBUH recently announced the finalist projects from around the world for the inaugural Tall + Urban Innovation Conference, which will take place in Chicago from May 30–31.
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 19, 2018
The Zapata EzFly is the brainchild of jet skier Franky Zapata. The hoverboard is powered by airplane engines and consumes about one gallon per minute. It's only being considered for military use, but just think how fun bridge inspections will be if you could find the $250,000 to spring for one.
Construction Dive
JANUARY 19, 2018
Lack of affordable housing and traffic congestion were at the heart of the disagreement between Santa Clara and San Jose.
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 19, 2018
The Zapata EzFly is the brainchild of Franky Zapata and a couple of retired Special Ops friends. EzFly is a gas hog, using one gallon per minute and right now it's only being considered for military use, but just think how fun bridge inspections will be if you can get the public works department to spring for 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.
Business Facilities
JANUARY 19, 2018
CEOs are heading into 2018 with more optimism about the global economy, according to a new report from The Conference Board. - Read: C-Suite Execs’ Recession Fears Fade, Talent Concerns Remain at BusinessFacilities.com.
Contractor Magazine
JANUARY 19, 2018
Steve Piatt will manage the Electrical Operations Department, while Shawn Tillman heads Call Center Operations.
Business Facilities
JANUARY 19, 2018
Amazon narrows its HQ2 site selection to 20 regions containing about a third of the population of the U.S. - Read: The Amazon Derby at BusinessFacilities.com.
Construction Cost Estimating
JANUARY 19, 2018
If the design is modified at the design stage of a construction project, the project costs are constantly estimated and evaluated to keep the project costs within the budget of the owners. This working budget is normally known as the engineers or architects estimate. As soon as the design is completed, the field cost-control system is prepared with a final, detailed cost estimate of the total work.
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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
JANUARY 19, 2018
Self-consolidating concrete alias self-compacting concrete (SCC) is a concrete mixture that can flow into very complex forms with various reinforcing bars (rebar congestion) and leaves no voids. It can be arranged with its own weight devoid of any mechanical vibration. SCC retains all the conventional mechanical and durability characteristics of concrete.
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