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3 Construction Marketing Resolutions for 2020

Construction Marketing

2020: new year, new decade. January is the time that most people make resolutions to better themselves. What about you marketing resolutions for 2020? How could you improve your construction marketing in 2020 and beyond ? Marketing is now mission critical to achieve growth and success in the construction industry. Continue reading to discover the top 3 construction marketing resolutions for this year from the Chairman of the Construction Marketing Association, Neil Brown.

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8 Main Purposes of Dams

The Constructor

The primary purpose of dams is for storage and safe retention of water in large quantity which is subsequently released to achieve various purposes.

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Inside Turner Construction Company's Long-Term Strategy for Hiring Better Workers

Construction Business Owner

Inside Turner Construction Company's Long-Term Strategy for Hiring Better Workers. Elizabeth Manning. Fri, 01/17/2020 - 09:13. If you're a construction company seeing any success right now, you're likely also having difficulty finding and keeping skilled laborers to staff all of your projects. And you're not alone. Turner Construction Company is taking action through a program partnering a school system in one of the communities near its Nashville, Tennessee, office. .

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Job Order Contracting Tools and Services

Job Order Contracting

Reliable construction cost management is virtually impossible without locally researched detailed line item unit price cost data and LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery processes. Truly collaborative, mutually beneficial partnering relationships are required and characterized by increasing involvement of all participants and stakeholders.

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Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP

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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St. Louis subcontractor releases rap video to promote construction careers

Construction Dive

UPCO's “Old Town Road” parody song highlights the brand and aims to draw new recruits to the industry.

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Mortenson: Roof issues won't delay $1.9B Allegiant Stadium opening

Construction Dive

Despite reports to the contrary, construction of the Raiders' football stadium in Las Vegas is on track for a July opening, a VP told Construction Dive.

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Toyota Announces Additional $700M Investment In Indiana

Business Facilities

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana will complete the modernization project at its Princeton operations, and add 150 more new jobs. - Read: Toyota Announces Additional $700M Investment In Indiana at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Construction Dive's 'mini megacities' to watch: Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Construction Dive

From medical marijuana manufacturing to infrastructure upgrades, a range of diverse projects is fueling a massive uptick in construction activity.

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5G to Provide Enhanced Data Access on Site

Construction Equipment

The construction industry has entered a new phase of digitization through Internet of Things (IoT) technology, and will soon rely on innovations in connectivity, such as 5G.

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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

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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RMJM designs conjoined, twisting towers in Hengyang, China

BD+C

After an international design competition, RMJM Shanghai was selected to design the Xiangjiang Gate in Hengyang, China. The project will be built at the confluence of the Xiang, Zheng, and Lishui rivers. The mixed-use project will serve as a tourist information center and a monument with a panoramic viewing platform. The goal of the design was to step away from the traditional vision of a gate and move toward a more contemporary depiction. .

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All State Named Potain Dealer in Michigan

Construction Equipment

All State Crane and Rigging has been named a Potain dealer by Manitowoc Cranes. Based in Holland, Michigan, the company will sell and rent the entire range of Potain self-erecting cranes, as well as offer parts, service and training.

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Adient Investing $23.5M In Tennessee Expansion

Business Facilities

The automotive seating maker will create approximately 330 jobs as it expands its Lexington, TN manufacturing facility for the second time since 2018. . - Read: Adient Investing $23.5M In Tennessee Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.

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How To Find And Keep Top Construction Employees

Contractor Bookkeeping

We all know the usual process of finding new employees. Advertise a job, read resumes, conduct a telephone interview, conduct a face-to-face interview, then choose someone. The steps to recruiting new talent have been the same for decades, leaving many construction business owners to think these are the only way to find new employees. There are many top-notch employees that you might not find if you don't change your strategy, however, these days there are many new and exciting ways to connect w

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Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business

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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Several states with ambitious climate goals will have to restrict natural gas as a fuel

BD+C

Most of the 10 states that rely the most on natural gas or propane for heating and cooking have ambitious climate goals. Some aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by as much as an 80% by 2050. “Combustion emissions produced within these jurisdictions suggest it will not be possible to meet climate goals without immediate and durable action on building fossil fuel use,” according to an article by the Rocky Mountain Institute.

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Video Tour of Fun “Tree House” in the UK

Natural Building

This is a fun, ecological retreat house surrounded by trees in the United Kingdom. Much of the material used was recycled or gathered locally. You can find out more about Ravendere Retreats at ravendere.co.uk. You can watch the video at www.youtube.com. The post Video Tour of Fun “Tree House” in the UK appeared first on Natural Building Blog.

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Epiroc SmartROC D60 Update

Construction Equipment

The Epiroc SmartROC D60 down-the-hole (DTH) surface drill rig has been updated with an automation-ready platform. It features automated drilling and rod handling that increase safety, efficiency, and consistency for a lower total cost of ownership, according to the company.

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Spellmon Nominated to Be Next Chief of Corps of Engineers

ENR Construction

Spellmon now is deputy commanding general overseeing Corps civil works and emergency-response activities.

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

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!

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Industrial Roof Trusses: Understanding and Designing

Construction Cost Estimating

The industrial buildings such as godowns and factory floors are often low rise structures with few or none internal walls. In such buildings, special Care needs to be taken while designing industrial roof trusses , since large spans need to support the entire roofing system without intermittent support. Trusses with roof covering materials make up of the entire roofing assembly here.

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Spellmon Nominated to Be Next Chief of Army Corps of Engineers

ENR Construction

Spellmon now is deputy commanding general overseeing Corps civil works and emergency-response activities.

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Epiroc DM30 II Drill Rig

Construction Equipment

The Epiroc DM30 II drill rig is a crawler-mounted, hydraulic tophead-drive rig the can reach 28 feet deep for single-pass applications and up to 148 feet for multi-pass applications. It features a 30-foot drill pipe change and a four-rod carousel.

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California Moves Forward with Delta Tunnel

ENR Construction

Scoping and environmental review underway for controversial water project.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

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!