Construction Business Owner
MARCH 21, 2017
No construction company can complete a project without access to the right equipment. As your business fluctuates, it is important to monitor your equipment inventory, reallocate when necessary or expand your fleet to keep up with project schedules and potentially gain an edge over the competition.
The Constructor
MARCH 21, 2017
Cable supported bridges perform better during earthquakes compared to other types of bridges. Performance of various types of cable supported bridges.
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Construction Business Owner
MARCH 21, 2017
As a business owner, your work trucks are the titans of your jobsite. The Work Truck Show, hosted by The Association for the Work Truck Industry (NTEA), is one of the best resources available for learning about new products on the market and changing trends in jobsite trucks. The CBO team recently traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana, for the show, held annually at the Indianapolis Convention Center.
Lets Build
MARCH 21, 2017
A 2015 study in the United States revealed that as many as around 70% of government’s heavy construction equipment remains unused. In fact, the government equipment that’s sitting inactive for years in one state is, in a huge demand in another. Many departments responsible for managing the equipment are trying their best to renting out the stored machinery.
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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 Business Owner
MARCH 21, 2017
Do your business practices expose your construction company to potential IRS penalties? The implications of how you report revenue or account for your labor force can vary from year to year and change when certain financial milestones are achieved. Does your CPA keep you informed of the benefits available to your business? The following are some common tax reporting issues that can impact construction contractors.
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Construction Business Owner
MARCH 21, 2017
Do your business practices expose your construction company to potential IRS penalties? The implications of how you report revenue or account for your labor force can vary from year to year and change when certain financial milestones are achieved. Does your CPA keep you informed of the benefits available to your business? The following are some common tax reporting issues that can impact construction contractors.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MARCH 21, 2017
Investing in new equipment is really investing in your business, not to mention giving your team the tools to succeed.
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 21, 2017
Construction Cost Estimator – Line Item. A superior line item construction cost estimator generally has an intricate knowledge of field construction techniques, uses a common data environment, and is skilled at both collaboration and LEAN construction and/or facilities management. Field construction knowledge – Without knowing what types of crews are currently used for drywall installation or asbestos removal, impacts of site conditions or security/access issues, etc., it’s
BD+C
MARCH 21, 2017
Contractor: JBK Roofing. Project: Lynn Camp Elementary School. Location: Corbin, Kentucky. Square Feet: 119,000. Products: Duro-Fleece®, Duro-Tuff® and Duro-Last® membranes; Vinyl Ribs; Duro-Guard® EPS Flute Fill Combo insulation; Duro-Guard ISO HD insulation, Duro-Guard DensDeck® cover boards, EXCEPTIONAL® Metals accessories and edge details, Duro-Grip® CR-20 adhesive; Duro-Caulk® Advanced. .
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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.
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 21, 2017
Job Order Contracting Guide. A job order contracting guide is a required component of any best practice Job Order Contract. Also referred to as a JOC Operations Manual, or JOC Execution Guide, the Job Order Contracting Guide is a written document that contains all of the strategic and operational elements and requirements associated with the JOC Program.
The Korte Company
MARCH 21, 2017
The productivity and value of any built space is arguably a function of its interior design. That’s why, in educational settings , intelligent interior design matters a great deal. Originally built more than a half-century ago for 400 students, Mooresville High School in Mooresville, Indiana was in sore need of an update and expansion to accommodate 1,350 students and a 21st century curriculum.
Green Industry Professionals
MARCH 21, 2017
The Michelin X Tweel Turf was offered on select John Deere ZTrak mower models, now available for standalone purchase at Deere dealers.
BD+C
MARCH 21, 2017
Lots of shopping malls have water features. But few compare, in size and potential drawing power, with WaterGarden, a giant mall that opened in the Atasehir district of Istanbul, Turkey, earlier this year.
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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
MARCH 21, 2017
VIDEO: Click here to watch. Bridge crews are tying up loose ends on the Governor Malcolm Wilson–Tappan Zee Bridge, installing 192 stay cables on the new $3.9 billion bridge. The stay cables are anchored to alternating sides of each tower and are designed as a protective sheath with smaller metal strands threaded through it. Installation starts with just the sheath and a few of the strands, then more are packed in to strengthen it.
BD+C
MARCH 21, 2017
Washington Fruit & Produce Company’s new headquarters building appears to have taken a few design cues from Frodo and Bilbo’s Shire. The building is tucked neatly behind landforms and site walls to blend in with the landscape and provide a refuge from the noise and activity of the industrial processing yards nearby.
Construction Equipment
MARCH 21, 2017
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) 30th annual International Roadcheck will take place June 6-8, 2017. Over a 72-hour period, CVSA-certified commercial motor vehicle inspectors in jurisdictions throughout North America will conduct inspections of commercial motor vehicles and their drivers.
Construction Marketing Ideas
MARCH 21, 2017
Things don’t always work right in marketing. You spend money, time and effort on a project and achieve weak or results. The most problematic situation occurs when you spend cash and nothing happens. (This is a real risk, especially since most architectural, engineering and construction businesses are selling large-ticket products and services.
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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 Superintendent Magazine
MARCH 21, 2017
Construction employment showed a mixed pattern geographically in the latest 12 months, increasing in 219 out of 358 metro areas between January 2016 and January 2017, declining in 104 and stagnating in 35, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials noted that firms in many parts of the country are either benefitting from growing demand for construction or having a hard time finding enough qualified worke
BD+C
MARCH 21, 2017
The Oaks, a shopping center in Thousand Oaks, Calif., is the first property to earn certification of the new BREEAM USA In-Use standard certification. Administered by BRE America, the new standard is an offshoot of the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Methodology (BREEAM) rating system, which has been used in the U.K. for more than 25 years.
Contractor Magazine
MARCH 21, 2017
This week the gallery features a commercial lavatory system, a point-of-use kitchen faucet, a water heater shut-off, a new sink and pedestal combination, a series of low-flow, electronic faucets and more. read more.
Green Industry Professionals
MARCH 21, 2017
Drafix Software says this latest version gives users all the tools necessary to create the highest quality photo imaging designs, accurate site plans in any size or scale, and complete, professional proposals.
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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!
BD+C
MARCH 21, 2017
International design and architecture firm Perkins Eastman recently announced the publication of its 2017 Survey on The State of Senior Living: .
Construction Cost Estimating
MARCH 21, 2017
This construction video tutorial will introduce you to the stress and strain curve/diagram for steel structures. Definition of stress When an applied force creates alteration in the dimension of the material, then the material is supposed to be in the state of stress. The stress can be detected by dividing the applied force (F) by the cross sectional area (A).
BD+C
MARCH 21, 2017
Studio Gang is set to make its first mark in the Great White North as Slate Asset Management has selected the Chicago- and New York-based firm to design a mixed-use tower in Toronto. Later this spring, Studio Gang will work with Slate to host a public consultation to gather community input for the building. Consisting primarily of rental units, the final structure will also provide ground level retail space.
Green Industry Professionals
MARCH 21, 2017
Combined company will service nearly 4,000 customers in Northeastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania.
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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!
BD+C
MARCH 21, 2017
Incorporating natural daylight into new buildings is of ever-increasing importance. These 12 glazing and daylighting products offer innovative ways to get the most out of a project's windows and glass components. . 1. SunGuard CrystalBlue. Guardian Industries.
ENR Construction
MARCH 21, 2017
The complex maneuver of lifting heavy prefabricated modules out of New York City’s East River to build a university laboratory took careful planning and the work of one particular heavy-lift floating crane with a complicated past.
Green Industry Professionals
MARCH 21, 2017
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