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Marketing Agency Selection Guide

Construction Marketing

A complete how-to guide for construction marketers in need of identifying and selecting a new marketing, advertising, creative, promotion, public relations, or digital agency. No question, choosing an agency partner is a critical decision. This Marketing Agency Selection Guide will help improve the process by defining the reasons for hiring or firing an agency, along with details on eleven (11) types of agencies, and a 4-Step Agency Selection Process.

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Inside Bechtel's Customized Approach to a Modular Building Training Program

Construction Business Owner

Impressed by the convergence of so many noble aspirations (clean energy, jobsite training and modular construction), CBO chatted with Bechtel Project Director for Vogtle, Brian Reilly, and the Chief Executive Officer of Xtreme Cube, Brandon Main, about their work in the Vogtle power plant expansion in Waynesboro, Georgia. .

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Tallest wood building in North America projected to get even taller

Construction Dive

The Ascent tower in Milwaukee, constructed with mass timber, received approval from authorities to add 9 feet to its vertical height, bringing it to 23 stories by the time construction is finished.

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JCB 3CX Proves to Be a Compact Achiever

Construction Equipment

Introduced in North America at ICUEE in 2015, the 74-horsepower JCB 3CX Compact backhoe loader targets utility applications, road construction, and urban job sites requiring power and maneuverability in a small package.

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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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Independent contractors now a big question mark in California after employment bill passes

Construction Dive

The move will likely reduce the amount construction firms working in the state can rely on short-term independent contractors for labor needs.

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It's wait and see for hospital construction in Florida

Construction Dive

Though the state removed a common restriction on healthcare development, there hasn’t yet been a post-repeal uptick in projects, an observer told Construction Dive. But the potential has some contractors poised to move quickly.

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Vibrant Market Sees Rollers Crushing It

Construction Equipment

These are good times for tandem drum vibratory roller manufacturers, as well as for managers who are buying them, because OEM compaction technology continues to improve operator proficiency and the asphalt mats produced.

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Kistefos Museum’s new art institution doubles as a bridge to connect two riverbanks

BD+C

The Twist, an inhabitable bridge torqued at its center that winds over the Randselva river in Norway, both acts as a piece of infrastructure to connect two riverbanks in northern Europe’s largest sculpture park and doubles the Kistefos Museum’s indoor exhibition space. .

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Electric Trucks on the Near Horizon

Construction Equipment

Electric automobiles are all the buzz in the general news media because they promise so much: no “tailpipe”pollution, quiet operation, fast acceleration, and low maintenance costs. And thanks to companies like General Motors, Nissan, and Tesla, many of them are now in use.

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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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Maintenance contracts: Friend or foe?

Lets Build

We have all been there, you complete a project and then you are not really sure how to best implement a maintenance contract. What you should charge, what you should include, what should you exclude, how often should you make routine upkeep visits, etc. etc. This can be a very tricky thing to get right.

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Bobcat Expands Tractor Lineup

Construction Equipment

Bobcat now has a 15-model lineup of compact and sub-compact tractors, built across four platform sizes and four transmission types, and ranging from 21 to 58 horsepower. Each model varies in size, horsepower, and open-station or cab option, and all are equipped with four-wheel drive.

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ERMCO Creating 150 Jobs In Tennessee

Business Facilities

The transformer manufacturer will invest $12 million to expand its manufacturing operations in Dyersburg, TN. - Read: ERMCO Creating 150 Jobs In Tennessee at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Central Power Systems & Services Expands Doosan Coverage

Construction Equipment

Central Power Systems & Services has added three locations to sell, rent, and service Doosan equipment: Yukon, Oklahoma; Liberty, Missouri; and Wichita, Kansas.

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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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Navistar To Build Benchmark Manufacturing Facility In Texas

Business Facilities

The commercial truck and bus maker will invest more than $250 million to build a new manufacturing facility in San Antonio, bringing 600 jobs to the area. - Read: Navistar To Build Benchmark Manufacturing Facility In Texas at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Sea Change Coming in Asset Management Computing

Construction Equipment

It’s been a wild ride since June 1977 when the Apple II was released and VisiCalc launched the spreadsheet revolution. Business information, from accounting to job costing and estimating, is no longer produced by hand.

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American Wood Council updates free Connection Calculator

BD+C

The American Wood Council (AWC) has released an updated version of its free Connection Calculator. The tool is based on the provisions the National Design Specification (NDS) for Wood Construction that is referenced in the 2015 International Building Code. The updated calculator includes cross-laminated timber (CLT) connection provisions and post-frame ring shank nails.

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Why High Demand Doesn't Always Equal To High Profit In Construction

Contractor Bookkeeping

The business cycle operates like ocean waves that cause a lot of construction business to go out in a year or two. Some grew too fast without reliable financial reporting tools and proper guidance. As you may know, there is an expansion and contraction Isoquant that occurs in all businesses. For construction companies, it is accelerated because of the enormous risks in project work.

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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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Genie GS-4655 Scissor Lift

Construction Equipment

The Genie GS-4655 scissor lift has an indoor working height of 52 feet and an outside height of 34 feet 6 inches. It can lift up to 770 pounds. The unit measures 4 feet 7 inches wide, and has a 4-foot extension deck.

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EGIA’s Cracking the Code Show: Using Technology to Drive Profit

Contractor Magazine

Guest John Anderson, of Silver Bullet Price Page introduces a framework for a clear, concise platform to improve sales and offer financing.

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JCB 19C-1E Electric Excavator

Construction Equipment

The JCB 19C-1E mini excavator is fully electric and produces the same power as the diesel 19C-1 without the emissions and one-fifth the noice, according to the company. Operating weight is 4,193 pounds, maximum dig depth is 9 feet 3 inches, and maximum dump height is 9 feet 3 inches.

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OSHA has a new chief for its construction directorate

BD+C

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA ) has a new head of its Directorate of Construction.

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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!

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Bobcat

Construction Equipment

Bobcat now has a 15-model lineup of compact and sub-compact tractors, built across four platform sizes and four transmission types, and ranging from 21 to 58 horsepower. Each model varies in size, horsepower, and open-station or cab option, and all are equipped with four-wheel drive.

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House Without Shoes in Costa Rica

Natural Building

Located on a 2.5 acre permaculture farm in Costa Rica’s Diamante Valley, the “House Without Shoes” is a Superadobe earthbag complex made up of three interconnected domes, which are joined by an open-air deck that looks out over the stunning valley and ocean views. The main dome, which is approximately 22-feet high, houses the primary living area as well as the dining room and kitchen.

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Allen Engineering MXP475 Riding Trowel

Construction Equipment

The Allen MSP475 8-foot ride-on trowel has a 57-horsepower Kubota gasoline engine with 12-gallon fuel capacity. It has twin 46-inch rotors with five-bladed spiders. A bilingual digital display (below) shows engine diagnostics.

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Kistefos Museum’s new art institution doubles as a bridge to connect to riverbanks

BD+C

The Twist, an inhabitable bridge torqued at its center that winds over the Randselva river in Norway, both acts as a piece of infrastructure to connect two riverbanks in northern Europe’s largest sculpture park and doubles the Kistefos Museum’s indoor exhibition space. .

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!

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Bobcat Launches "Next is Now" Campaign

Construction Equipment

Make a call, respond to e-mail, send a text, consult a website, check the weather—and, oh yes, remotely operate your Bobcat loader—all from your smart phone.

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Some vital tips to control cracking with Reinforce Concrete Slab on Ground

Construction Cost Estimating

Steel reinforcing bars and welded wire reinforcement are used to check crack width in nonstructural slabs-on-ground. Most slabs-on-ground are unreinforced or minimally reinforced for crack-width control. If steel reinforcement is arranged in the upper or top portion of the slab thickness, it restricts the widths of random cracks resulting from concrete shrinkage and temperature restraints, subbase settlement, applied loads or other issues.

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WEBINAR: Autodesk’s FormIt: The Free Tool You Should be Using

Contractor Magazine

Join us for this exclusive webinar, sponsored by US CAD, on October 24th at 2:00PM Eastern!

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