Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

The Department of Justice adjusted for inflation the monetary penalties on the False Claims Act this summer. As a result, the civil penalties have doubled as of August 2016. The False Claims Act, known as the Lincoln Law, is a federal law that combats fraudulent claims for payment made to federal programs. In the span of about 30 years, the federal government has collected back $38.9 billion from case brought under the act.

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FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

A federal judge has denied an industry request to delay enforcement of a new OSHA anti-retaliation rule designed to protect workers against reprisals for reporting injuries or illnesses. The rule – and the guidance OSHA has issued about complying with the rule – can have a substantial impact on how employers conduct drug testing after an accident, set up safety incentive programs, and create requirements for employees about reporting accidents.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

For Expose works which shuttering will be used & how to maintain RCC quality of worhs Read More at For Expose works The Constructor

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Recently, millennials have supplanted Baby Boomers as the largest generation on the planet. With such a huge number of people, many of who are 20-somethings beginning to get a little spending power, you better believe companies are doing everything they can to try and crack the enigma that is the millennial buyer and figure out what they value most (beyond ironic t-shirts, protesting, and coffee shops).

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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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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

What are rotational and displacement factor Read More at define rotational and displacement factor The Constructor

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Glass facades cause an estimated 750 million bird deaths each year, according to estimates by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. At some properties, the problem is so bad that skyscraper owners hire workers to remove dead birds from the base of their buildings. To address the problem, the American Bird Conservancy created two avian research facilities at the Powdermill Nature Reserve near Pittsburgh and another inside a modified shipping container at the Bronx Zoo.

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Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

. . Although the Millennium Tower's developer, Millennium Partners, continues to insist the condo building is safe for occupancy and could withstand an earthquake, satellite data shows the tower sunk 1.75 inches over a recent one-year period and almost double that amount —2.95 inches — over its 17-month observation period. Petar Marinkovic, founder and chief scientist of PPO Labs, analyzed Sentinel-1's satellite radar imagery for the ESA along with Norway-based research institute Norut.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

The new Oceania Mall in Moscow, Russia is now home to the tallest cylindrical aquarium in the world. Designed and built by International Concept Management (ICM), the 24-meter-tall, 10-meter-wide acrylic aquarium serves as the centerpiece of the new mall, immersing guests in an underwater environment.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

I have to ask why crack developed over fly ash brick plaster.

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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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BD+C

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

The Marcum Commercial Construction Index highlights the continued spending weakness in nonresidential construction during the first nine months of the year and points to a significant anticipated change beginning in 2017. The change is being attributed to the major infrastructure-led stimulus package expected from the new Presidential administration.

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Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Exports of U.S.-made construction equipment fell 25 percent for the first three quarters of 2016 compared to 2015, according to AEM. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers says U.S. Department of Commerce data indicated $8.2 billion of equipment was shipped to global markets.

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Business Facilities

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Over the next two years, the forklifts and related equipment provider will create up to 71 new jobs at its Columbus, IN corporate headquarters. Read Toyota Forklifts Expanding Workforce In Indiana on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Two workers were found dead yesterday morning by their supervisor in Lockport, Ill. Police says the murders appear to be isolated to the townhome in which the men were working, saying public safety is not an issue. The men were identified as Marco Ceja-Sanchez, 37, of Aurora, and David Ceja-Sanchez, 36, of Aurora. Screen shot and video from Chicago's ABC affiliate.

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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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BD+C

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Virtually every hospital and health system has embarked upon a strategy to employee, recruit and retain physicians, especially primary care physicians, to their delivery networks. With a national deficiency of primary care physicians, these practitioners can pick and choose their affiliations. In addition, since the adoption of the Affordable Care Act, the cost of attracting and hiring these doctors has risen dramatically.

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Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

After granting its approval in July, ISO has finally published its mixed-fleet telematics standard, formally known as ISO 15143-3.

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ProcurementExpress.com

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Do you know if any of your projects are at risk? A huge topic of discussion in the Construction Industry consistently, is the scope of financial risk on a construction project. Some of these contemplations are: Under-funded projects or underbid projects. An inexperienced project team. Improper planning. Contractor default problems. Theft of project funds.

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Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

After granting its approval in July, ISO has finally published the Association of Equipment Management Professionals (AEMP) mixed-fleet telematics standard, formally known as ISO 15143-3.

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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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Contractor Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Receives ANSI approval. MSS announces that the substantially revised Standard Practice, SP-44-2016, Steel Pipeline Flanges, has been approved by the ANSI as a Revised American National Standard (ANS). read more.

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Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Seven miles east of Bullhead City, Arizona sits a long abandoned gold and silver mine waiting to come back to life. Golden Vertex Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Northern Vertex Mining of Vancouver, British Columbia, plans to start mining activities on the Moss Mine on Thursday.

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Business Facilities

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

The facility will bring over 2,000 projected new jobs and more than $700 million in capital investment to Casa Grande, AZ by 2022. Read Lucid Motors Chooses Arizona For Electric Car Manufacturing on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

We’re at Canada’s largest building and construction trade show, The Buildings Show, including Construct Canada. This massive (for Canada) event attracts about 30,000 people representing the design, construction, homebuilding, subtrade, and property managers, and other sectors of the buildings community. Shows are costly, even with the advantage as publishers that we can trade out advertising […].

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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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Contractor Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

At BrassCraft Manufacturing Company, it is not just about being a world-class manufacturer of plumbing and flow control products, it’s about the people. read more.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Only 23 states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between September and October while construction employment increased in 35 states between October 2015 and October 2016, according to analysis of Labor Department data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said declining public-sector investments in infrastructure and other public projects were undermining construction employment growth in many parts of the country. “Firms that p

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Crews are at work demolishing structure deemed to be at risk of collapse and engineers are assessing other compromised buildings nearby, including a car park and cinema complex.

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Green Industry Professionals

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Ashton Group found its dream property and is making it over to become new headquarters by next spring.

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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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ProcurementExpress.com

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Do you know if any of your projects are at risk? A huge topic of discussion in the Construction Industry consistently, is the scope of financial risk on a construction project. Some of these contemplations are: Under-funded projects or underbid projects. An inexperienced project team. Improper planning. Contractor default problems. Theft of project funds.

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Green Industry Professionals

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

January 19 event to help smaller to mid-size companies implement vital businesses strategies and work processes.

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Contractor Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Dunkirk is excited to announce the launch of its on-line dealer portal. read more.

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