Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 12, 2017
I spend most days interacting with our industry’s next generation of leaders, and often have the opportunity to discuss with them their future plans. When the conversation turns to career paths, the typical response involves working as a project manager for a general contractor (GC). While that is inarguably a great career path, why not become an estimator or a superintendent?
BD+C
JANUARY 12, 2017
Big timber is sprouting up in cities in North America and abroad. After years of feasibility studies and design proposals, buildings six stories or taller constructed primarily from pre-engineered wood products are being considered in cities around the world.
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Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 12, 2017
Over the past several years, market research has shown the increasing use of composite matting on a variety of projects and applications, including to create temporary roads and work pads in challenging environments. Research points to an uptick in demand due to the advances in composite matting technology and manufacturing that produces a cost-effective, reliable product.
BD+C
JANUARY 12, 2017
A new hotel being constructed at the intersection of Bowery and Delancey in New York City will stand as the largest modular hotel in the city once it is completed in March. The 20-story, 300-room hotel being constructed at 189 Bowery comprises 210 prefabricated pods that were built in Poland by Polcom Modular and shipped to New York to be stacked.
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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
JANUARY 12, 2017
The new year comes with both an equal balance of guarded optimism and nervous trepidation. The election cycle has concluded, and the only inalienable truth that everyone can agree on is the satisfaction of no more political advertisements blotting the airwaves. However, regardless of affiliation or outcome, construction leaders will need to rise up and lead their businesses through a quagmire of obstacles, challenges and potential opportunities in 2017.
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Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 12, 2017
All things relative, 2017 finds the construction industry doing quite well. The industry has largely recovered from the Great Recession and is moving forward. Construction in the United States has historically been considered a highly cyclical activity. Beginning in about 1991, suddenly, cyclicality seemed suspended. The tech bubble and the associated recession of 2001 were not felt by most industry enterprises.
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 12, 2017
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) said that the company’s global headquarters will move from its current location in Brussels, Belgium to Gothenburg, Sweden. The relocation will facilitate closer cooperation with the Group’s other business areas and allow for better usage of the competence and resources of the whole Volvo Group.
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 12, 2017
Currently, the construction insurance marketplace, excluding health insurance, proves to be a favorable environment for the insurance buyer. According to industry experts at risk management and commercial insurance brokerage firm Cavignac & Associates, in 2017, most business owners will be able to negotiate flat rates and some businesses may even see rate reductions.
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 12, 2017
Reuters reports today the EPA will officially accuse Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV of using software that allowed excess diesel emissions in just over 100,000 U.S. trucks and SUVs sold since 2014. The EPA says auxiliary emissions control software allowed Fiat Chrysler vehicles to emit more nitrogen oxide than is allowed under the Clean Air Act. Vehicles included in the EPA assessment include the 2014 to 2016 model year Dodge Ram 1500 pickup trucks and Jeep Grand Cherokees with 3.0-liter diesel e
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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 Business Owner
JANUARY 12, 2017
Employees operating heavy machinery know the dangers surrounding working with tools, many of which have the ability to scorch, cut and tear metal in an instant. Unfortunately, simply knowing the dangers doesn’t mean that accidents won’t happen. The best way to prevent accidents is by ensuring that employees have the instruments and information they need to handle machinery with caution.
Construction Superintendent Magazine
JANUARY 12, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. — November not seasonally adjusted construction unemployment rates were down in 38 states and the nation on a year-over-year basis, according to an analysis recently released by Associated Builders and Contractors. The rates for two states, Kansas and Texas, were unchanged from November 2015. The national NSA construction unemployment rate of 5.7 percent was down 0.5 percent from a year ago and unchanged from October, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 12, 2017
How does your company’s labor output compare to the competition? How can you achieve improvements when labor productivity in the industry remains static? Benchmarking is a method of improving performance in a systematic way by measuring and comparing performance against others. It involves the identification of improvement needs within an organization and consideration of how organizations can realize improvements via the adoption of best practices, lessons learned or other forms of innovation.
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 12, 2017
CMI Roadbuilding Incorporated has announced plans to start manufacturing operations at the recently vacated Terex crane building facility in Waverly, Iowa. Terex closed the plant in Waverly last July, abruptly laying off 100 UAW Local 411 workers and 75 non-production employees. Terex made the decision to move its crane manufacturing to an Oklahoma location.
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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 Business Owner
JANUARY 12, 2017
Angelo Langadakis III, ESq. Law Office of Angelo Langadakis III, P.C.
BD+C
JANUARY 12, 2017
Survey results released by the Associated General Contractors of America and Sage Construction and Real Estate show 73% of the nearly 1,300 construction firms polled plan to expand their payrolls in 2017. Most firms will only see modest expansions, though, as 66% reported their planned hiring will increase total headcount between 1% and 25%. 6% of firms reported they plan on increasing their headcount more than 25% this year.
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 12, 2017
Compaction equipment is not always the most favorite equipment on the jobsite, but it should be. Soil compaction is a critical component in construction. Compaction reduces the voids in the soil material to create a solid foundation for the project, and it ensures the durability and stability of the structures being supported. Proper compaction means increased load-bearing capacity, higher density of the soil, reduced water permeability and elimination of frost damage.
Construction Dive
JANUARY 12, 2017
By Bruce Jervis Public project owners do it all the time: They provide detailed subsurface site information to bidders and then contractually disclaim responsibility to the successful bidder for the accuracy of that information. Read more.
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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 Business Owner
JANUARY 12, 2017
Quality construction depends, in large measure, on the skill of crews involved in the project process and the quality of materials used. Construction business owners are continually seeking to make operations more efficient and more competitive.
Construction Dive
JANUARY 12, 2017
Major construction is complete on NASA’s largest new Space Launch System structural test stand, and engineers are now installing equipment needed to test the rocket’s biggest fuel tank. The 221-foot tall structure, started in May 2014, is critical for ensuring SLS’s liquid hydrogen tank can withstand the extreme forces of launch and ascent on its first flight, and later on the second flight, which will carry up to four astronauts in the Orion spacecraft on a journey around the
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 12, 2017
To successfully navigate conflict on the jobsite, general contractors and project managers must be able to confront team members and stakeholders in a positive, productive manner. Whatever the situation—whether two people are actively quarreling or one person’s behavior is impacting the entire project—an owner or manager must be able to step in and take charge, and do so in a way that does not contribute to the drama.
Construction Dive
JANUARY 12, 2017
This week's blog highlights from across the industry look at: Hot Work Requires Attention and CautionFanciful Stadium Heading to Vegas; MaybeBeyonce Tower - What Can We Say?Read more.
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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 Business Owner
JANUARY 12, 2017
Most contractors would agree that crawler excavators are a staple product in any construction company’s fleet. These machines regularly handle the heavy digging, lifting and loading in a variety of construction applications. There are two tail-swing types: conventional tail swing and reduced tail swing. So which one is best for you? There are several key factors that may influence your choice between conventional-tail-swing crawler excavators and reduced-tail-swing models.
Construction Marketing Ideas
JANUARY 12, 2017
Jon Goldman has published a newsletter suggesting that the solution to many business and personal challenges involves a reframing of your perspectives, from pessimistic to optimistic. He writes: How many natural pessimists do we have amongst our readers? That’s right, you know who you are! The truth is, pessimism, or what I’ll call Deficit-Based Thinking […].
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 12, 2017
The Oklahoman Newspaper recently featured a question & answer article discussing the various types of insurance companies and drone operators will need should they bring drones into their fleet. Many commercial general liability policies cover most risk but there are additional conditions - such as privacy concerns and how the drone itself is insured (is it an aircraft or a toy?
Digger Blog
JANUARY 12, 2017
Caterpillar will have its usual mega presence at this year’s Conexpo/ConAgg trade fair in Las Vegas. Caterpillar will have its usual mega presence at this year’s Conexpo/ConAgg trade fair in Las Vegas.
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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!
Business Facilities
JANUARY 12, 2017
Statewide legal marijuana is a $6.7-billion industry that may all go up in smoke if the Justice Department enforces federal laws prohibiting it. Read High-Growth Sector on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
Contractor Magazine
JANUARY 12, 2017
The average size of newly built homes decreased in 2016 - a sign that the home building industry is preparing for the coming wave of first-time buyers. read more.
Business Facilities
JANUARY 12, 2017
The healthcare tech company will locate a new Client Services Center in Carmel, IN, creating up to 125 new jobs by 2022. Read Green Circle Health Picks Indiana For Client Services Center on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
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