Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 1, 2018

For many businesses in locations with moderate climates, winter is a season that brings fewer jobs and contracts. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Construction companies across the continent have started to discover that this perceived offseason holds a different set of opportunities. Some business owners have found that cold-weather services—like snow and ice removal—help maintain consistent cash flow throughout the year.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 1, 2018

Here in Portland, Ore., where Viewpoint headquarters is located, retrofitting buildings for earthquakes is a big topic of conversation — even if building owners aren’t yet scrambling to implement upgrades. If you don’t live on the West Coast, earthquakes probably aren’t exactly top of mind. But even if that’s the case, you’ve likely heard something about the impending “Big One” that The New Yorker reported on in 2015 which is expected to cause significant damage in the Pacific Northwest.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 1, 2018

Imagine your company as a funnel with a shut-off valve controlling the flow of profit output. A steady flow of sales volume enters the funnel in the form of revenue. The funnel absorbs and reduces the profit output by paying invoices for job costs and overhead expenses. In addition, leaks cause some money to flow out of the funnel. The leftover flow is net profit cash exiting the end of the funnel into your equity account.

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Lets Build

AUGUST 1, 2018

Global construction is expected to reach a total value of $10 trillion in 2020. This number shows the great potential that the sector holds. It is no coincidence that construction technology startups and venture capitalists are lately investing heavily in the industry. The new report on the state of construction technology, published by JLL, proves.

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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.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 1, 2018

Revenue is booming, and times are swell for many construction organizations. What could possibly go wrong? Many leaders in the industry believe that the most challenging aspect businesses face currently is the availability of personnel. However, this cycle has played out several times before, and the conclusion is always the same: Undisciplined management and a lack of good strategy lead to failure.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 1, 2018

Summer is in full swing, and, for some parts of the country, that means hurricane season is too. If there is anything to be learned from the damage wrought by last year’s Hurricanes Harvey, Maria and Irma, it’s that having a thorough action plan is paramount. And who better to talk to than Senior Superintendent Tim Ham, who manages field-related aspects of Hoar Construction’s various commercial projects in Central Florida.

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BD+C

AUGUST 1, 2018

When planning a new building, one of the first decisions made is size. Assuming the land is available, most owners will ask themselves how much space do I really need? But, perhaps the right question is, how much space do I need now, and how much will I need in the future?

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 1, 2018

For business owners within the construction industry, one always challenging undertaking is that of finding the best way to manage your machine inventory. Whether you own a few machines or a few hundred, it is important to have a system in place that allows you to know as much as possible about each of your machines on a daily basis because—as we all know—time is money.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 1, 2018

Despite the industry's reluctance towards artificial intelligence, experts said it can help companies expedite early processes, create the best plans for a given project and identify if a project is going awry.

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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.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 1, 2018

Scott Julian. Chief Operations Officer. Lewis Builders Inc.

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BD+C

AUGUST 1, 2018

The Willis Tower recently received an upgrade to its antenna lighting that allows one person to use a smartphone or computer to change the lighting color in a matter of seconds.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 1, 2018

Construction executives' bearish take on technology will continue in the coming year, according to Vistage's Q2 2018 CEO Confidence Index Survey.

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BD+C

AUGUST 1, 2018

Global travel spending hit $1.6 trillion last year. That spending feeds the hotel industry. Last year, the U.S. alone opened 975 properties with 116,838 rooms, had 1,544 hotels with 200,632 rooms under construction, and another 1,506 hotels with 177,849 rooms in early planning stages, as estimated by Lodging Econometrics. “Economic fundamentals appear strong enough to support tempered growth in the hotel space without any additional stimulus,” says Scott Lee, AIA, LEED AP, President and Principa

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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?

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 1, 2018

Developers said the much anticipated 8-acre lagoon feature was not compatible with their goal of filling almost 2 million square feet of office space.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

AUGUST 1, 2018

There is an adage: “Content is king” — increasingly because of the way Google prioritizes materials, and also in the way potential clients build confidence and trust in your business (brand). If your website and social media have great, relevant content that is truly useful, you’ll attract more business, at a cost far lower than […].

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 1, 2018

Rail officials may be rushing the beleaguered Los Angeles-to-San Francisco line, which could end up costing $100 billion, to prevent possible upcoming government transitions from shutting down the project.

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BD+C

AUGUST 1, 2018

At the end of the second quarter, analysts at Lodging Econometrics (LE) report that the total U.S. construction pipeline stands at 5,312 projects/634,501 rooms, up 7% from 2017’s 4,973 projects/598,371 rooms. The pipeline has been growing moderately and incrementally each quarter and should continue its upward growth trend as long as the economy remains strong.

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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.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 1, 2018

Geopipe's AI tools won Cemex Ventures' attention, Leica Geosytems launched a utility locator with cloud-based integration and more digital solutions were announced.

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BD+C

AUGUST 1, 2018

At the end of the second quarter, analysts at Lodging Econometrics (LE) report that the total U.S. construction pipeline stands at 5,312 projects/634,501 rooms, up 7% from 2017’s 4,973 projects/598,371 rooms. The pipeline has been growing moderately and incrementally each quarter and should continue its upward growth trend as long as the economy remains strong.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 1, 2018

Rail officials may be rushing the beleaguered Los Angeles-to-San Francisco line, which could end up costing $100 billion, to prevent a gubernatorial candidate from shutting down the project if elected this fall.

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 1, 2018

The 17th largest economy in the world, Illinois has grown and attracted some of the most innovative and iconic companies on the planet—including Amazon, Caterpillar, Boeing and Wrigley Company—thanks to its many advantages for business and talent. Learn more at intersectillinois.org. - Read: Intersect Illinois – Where Your Business Meets Success at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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!

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 1, 2018

The appeals court found that an electrical subcontractor did not need to conduct its own investigation to verify the general contractor's representations.

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Contractor Magazine

AUGUST 1, 2018

Rule recognizes the ICC certification program for its scale and dependability.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 1, 2018

?Indus.ai recently raised $3.7 million to further develop its machine-learning camera solution used on jobsites of players such as Skanska USA.

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 1, 2018

Locations are crafting incentives that target specific growth sectors, provide support for entrepreneurs and attract projects, promising a bevy of high-wage, high-tech new jobs. - Read: Editor’s Picks: Incentives at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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!

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 1, 2018

The acquisition will be a merging of international giants in the engineering professional services field.

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The Korte Company

AUGUST 1, 2018

From large community parks to tiny green spaces, successful modern outdoor spaces seamlessly integrate with their surroundings and are accessible, welcoming environments—just like any other structure should be. The days of assembling a few picnic tables in an open lawn and calling it a “park” are behind us. Below, we explore a few outdoor construction projects we’ve completed that demonstrate how thoughtful outdoor construction can change communities for the better.

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Contractor Magazine

AUGUST 1, 2018

Company formed by entrepreneur who realized lack of properly-fitting workwear for women, while working to clean up after Hurricane Harvey.

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