Construction Business Owner
MAY 1, 2018
On a construction jobsite, innumerable things can go wrong—many of which might be completely out of your control. For example, you cannot control who will show up for work, when equipment might break down, if the weather will be favorable or whether plans will be complete and accurate.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 1, 2018
The construction industry has seen significant growth over the past few years, and the trend is projected to continue —although at a slightly slower pace—through the rest of 2018. In February, we also saw the biggest jump in construction jobs filled since March 2007 , which shows that contractors are hiring. Contractors need skilled labor as there’s plenty of work out there.
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Construction Marketing
MAY 1, 2018
The Construction Marketing Association announces a CALL FOR ENTRIES for the annual Construction Marketing STAR awards. The program recognizes marketing effectiveness in the construction industry in North America and worldwide. Winning entries are posted in STAR Awards Winners Gallery. Early entry deadline is September 28 , 2018. Final entry deadline is October 26.
FDR Safety
MAY 1, 2018
When developing a project of any scale, the distribution of funds is critical to the project’s success. Deciding how much to invest in each project area and phase can directly affect the project’s schedule and bottom line. While there are certain areas of a project that can subsist with lower funding, safety is not one of them. There is an abundance of reasons why it pays to spend more money on safety professionals as opposed to trying to save money in this department. .
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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
MAY 1, 2018
We are excited to offer an Introductory LEAN Job Order Contracting Webcast. This is a free webcast, however, will be limited to 45 attendees. The 30 minute webcast will include… Best practices for minimizing facility repair, renovation, and minor new construction costs through integrated LEAN processes, a common date environment, and supporting cloud-based collaborative technology.
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Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 1, 2018
How Can Contractors Manage Risk?
Construction Dive
MAY 1, 2018
Thirty-five OSHA citations involved contractors that allegedly failed to measure silica levels, with the biggest fine being $9,239.
BD+C
MAY 1, 2018
Portals to other worlds typically come in inconspicuous packages: closets, cupboards, overgrown gates, or train station lockers. The key is making the ordinary become extraordinary, and that is how Studio Weave approached the Belvue School’s new woodlands classrooms project.
Construction Marketing Ideas
MAY 1, 2018
This morning, some information came to mind that could open up a significant market for our business. I won’t go into the specifics now — there are many facts and systems that need to be checked before we hit the final – “go” button, but it looks like this launch will be possible with minimal […].
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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.
BD+C
MAY 1, 2018
ASHRAE recently released a new standard describing a methodology to apply building energy modeling throughout the design process. ASHRAE Standard 209-2018, Energy Simulation Aided Design for Buildings except Low Rise Residential Buildings , defines minimum requirements for energy design assistance using building energy simulation and analysis. The standard defines consistent energy modeling procedures to analyze the impact of design decisions.
Construction Dive
MAY 1, 2018
The project could create up to 1,500 construction jobs and 500 full-time positions when complete.
BD+C
MAY 1, 2018
Located on Bay Harbor Islands in Miami, a new 41 residence boutique luxury condo building is currently under construction. The new building is just a short distance away from the Bal Harbour Shops. . .
Construction Equipment
MAY 1, 2018
Terex Corporation reported a strong start to 2018 with first quarter 2018 sales of $1.3 billion, up 25 percent versus Q1 of 2017. The growth reflects the improvements made to the company’s operations and broad-based growth across its global markets.
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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
MAY 1, 2018
For engineering firms, capturing billable time and expenses, developing accurate budgets and forecasts, and maximizing profitability should always be among your top priorities. Project accounting provides you with the ability to accurately assess and monitor budgets and measure the financial performance of projects.
Construction Equipment
MAY 1, 2018
Total Construction Construction: Spending during March 2018 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,284.7 billion, 1.7 percent below the revised February estimate of $1,306.4 billion. The March figure is 3.6 percent above the March 2017 estimate of $1,239.6 billion. During the first three months of this year, construction spending amounted to $279.0 billion, 5.5 percent above the $264.5 billion for the same period in 2017. .
Construction Dive
MAY 1, 2018
A group of major Miami retailers said that public subsidies for what will be the largest mall in America would create an unfair playing field.
Construction Equipment
MAY 1, 2018
The White House announced yesterday it is delaying a decision on on 25 percent tariffs on steel and 10 percent duties on aluminum for several close U.S. trading partners until June 1. Negotiations will continue with Canada, Mexico and the European Union for the next 30 days. Agreements i principle with Australia, Argentina and Brazil will likely be finalized in the next month.
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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
MAY 1, 2018
Fortune 250 firm’s Digital Transformation Center represents Louisiana’s largest technology project to date; Louisiana campuses to provide talent pipeline through historic higher education initiative. - Read: Tech Takeover: How Louisiana Has Become a Substantial Hub for Digital Development at BusinessFacilities.com.
BD+C
MAY 1, 2018
We're looking for experienced designers and builders who have installed a bicycle storage or bicycle maintenance and repair center (a/k/a "bicycle kitchen") in a recent multifamily project (last 24-30 months). We'd like to interview you to gather information for a "how-to" article in the next issue of Multifamily Design+Construction (which reaches 44,213 architects, builders, and developers in the apartment/condo field).
Contractor Magazine
MAY 1, 2018
This week we spotlight wrenches and other hand tools: a line of fiberglass handles for sledge and specialty hammers; an adjustable wrench in two sizes; tool for repairing broken drain snakes; a ratcheting wrench with additional laser-marked scale; a pliers wrench; and a 12” self-adjusting pipe wrench.
Construction Dive
MAY 1, 2018
The majority of citations were issued to contractors that failed to measure silica levels, with the biggest fine being $9,239.
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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!
Contractor Magazine
MAY 1, 2018
The optics of a moment, photo, movie, speech or other incident do not appear the same to everyone.
Construction Dive
MAY 1, 2018
The project could create up to 1,500 construction jobs and 500 full-time positions when complete.
Contractor Magazine
MAY 1, 2018
Have you ever heard someone say, “Nice Guys Finish Last!”? Ever been to a funeral for a MEAN guy? Not too many people attending.
ENR Construction
MAY 1, 2018
In response to customer demands to deliver projects more quickly and cheaply, design firms increasingly are looking at modular design and construction to streamline the construction process.
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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!
Contractor Magazine
MAY 1, 2018
Empire State Associates is a manufacturer's agent covering the plumbing and HVAC industry across New York.
ENR Construction
MAY 1, 2018
The fjord at the new Nordic Museum in Seattle's Ballard may not have ocean water flowing through it, but still serves as a symbolic architectural focal point for the $45-million, 57,000-sq-ft building.
HardHatChat
MAY 1, 2018
One of the things we’ve been most proud of at Englewood Construction over the last several years is the growth of our Facilities Management Group. This division started as a way for us to extend our relationship with clients to include planned, preventative and emergency commercial facility maintenance; while it certainly wasn’t typical, then or now, for a national construction firm to also be a facility maintenance provider, we saw a lot of benefits to a general contractor offering these servic
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