Construction Business Owner

APRIL 17, 2017

Every business owner knows that to be successful, you must always be on the hunt for advances in technology and innovations that help you run a better business. However, an idea is no good without the resources necessary to bring that idea to fruition as a real, usable solution. The team at Autodesk is helping provide those resources by offering a tangible space and the tools needed to create new solutions for the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) space.

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BD+C

APRIL 17, 2017

BD+C's 2017 Design Innovation report is represented by the following people, projects, and innovations that push the boundaries of design. Click on the title or image of each story to view the full article. .

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 17, 2017

It is essential for every leader. It cannot be bought. It cannot be delegated. It is recognized across all cultures, races and eras. It is wholly unassociated with economic status. It is the ultimate measure of a leader.

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Construction Equipment

APRIL 17, 2017

. . Westbound lanes of I-20 between Candler and Gresham, Georgia, buckled Monday morning, throwing a passing motorcyclist from his bike. According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution, crews were pressure testing an empty gas pipe with air, when a leak in the pipe caused the air to push up the pavement. Witnesses said the motorcycle fell into the cracked pavement and tossed the biker on to the pavement.

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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

APRIL 17, 2017

Usually, business owners start their companies on their own or in a partnership. The foundation of the business lies in the ingenuity and creativity of the owners. The value that the owner brings to his/her business eventually fades, but it’s not always for the reasons you might think.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 17, 2017

Maximizing uptime and reducing costs are fundamental drivers of construction fleet management decisions, but a firm’s diverse range of equipment can make life cycle optimization challenging. An optimized life cycle strategy based on specific operational needs and an understanding of maintenance requirements, historical data analysis and potential resale value takes the guesswork out of the equation and saves money long term.

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BD+C

APRIL 17, 2017

When Joe Lozowski took over Tangram Interiors about 15 years ago, the Los Angeles-based distributor of office furniture was down on its heels. “Just being a furniture provider was not an exciting story,” recalls Lozowski about a company that dates back to 1963. So the first thing he did after assuming control was to reach out to architects, designers, and clients about what they wanted from companies like his.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 17, 2017

In Part 1 of this series in CBO’s March issue (read it here ), the scenario involving your employee, Jennifer, took place inside your office, threatening your other employees. However, what are your responsibilities to your employees when they are outside of your office and at one of your jobsites or another employer’s jobsite?

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BD+C

APRIL 17, 2017

I recently had the opportunity to moderate the Spring BIMForum conference (Conference Theme: BIM: What do Owners Want?).

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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

APRIL 17, 2017

The words “data driven” trigger a certain cringe factor. From the transparent e-commerce site that matches your favorite authors with new authors you might like to the businesses that capture your clicks, businesses are continuing to mine the available treasure trove of data to further their strategic aims. Consider the midlevel construction organization—what are they measuring?

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Business Facilities

APRIL 17, 2017

Industry analysts expect overall growth in manufacturing to speed up in the second half of this year and grow even more in 2018. Read Accelerating Manufacturing Growth on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Construction Business Owner

APRIL 17, 2017

Unlike employees in other industries, who increasingly can do their job from any place with an internet connection, construction workers still need to be in a certain place at a certain time to complete their work. In that way, the industry is still largely the same as it always has been. And yet, in other ways, technology is allowing employers in the building trades to dramatically change the way they manage their mobile workers.

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Construction Equipment

APRIL 17, 2017

The same technology that powers your self-winding watch is being tested to see if bumps on roads, runways and sidewalks could be a renewable source of electricity. The San Francisco Chronicle reports a proposal approved last week by the California Energy Commission will direct $2.3 million to two independent road projects designed to test the viability of scaling up piezoelectricity.

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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 Business Owner

APRIL 17, 2017

As a business owner, you are sending jobsite vehicles on the road every day, and each time they leave your parking lot, they face unforeseen risk. If there is a collision, there is risk of injuries to the driver or others, damage to your vehicles and the possibility of a diminished reputation. A 2014 report by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) stated that collisions involving injuries cost almost $200,000 per incident, not including the bent metal damage or the loss of jobs

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Construction Equipment

APRIL 17, 2017

Double-digit price increases for key construction materials pushed up construction costs in March, while the prices charged by contractors remained moderate, according to a new analysis of federal producer price data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials urged policy makers to avoid adopting restrictions on international trade that would add to materials costs and potentially drive up the price of infrastructure, buildings and new homes and apartments.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

APRIL 17, 2017

Take a few minutes now. Relax. Then think about what you really enjoy doing the most. Then think a bit about how you can connect doing what you like, with your marketing. I’m not saying that everything you do with marketing, business development and sales has to be fun — in fact it can’t. But […].

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CK Power

APRIL 17, 2017

Is your facility prepared for a natural disaster? Can you rest assured the power will stay on? May 7 th through the 13 th is Hurricane Preparedness Week. The start of hurricane season is around the corner and it’s important that your facility is prepared should one make landfall near your location. These suggestions are not just for hurricanes, but also for tornadoes and other naturally occurring disasters that have the potential to knock out your prime power source.

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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.

Contractors

BD+C

APRIL 17, 2017

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration will delay enforcement of the crystalline silica standard that applies to the construction industry. The agency says that additional guidance is necessary due to the unique nature of the requirements in the construction standard. It will conduct additional outreach and provide educational materials and guidance for employers.

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ENR Construction

APRIL 17, 2017

The next five to 10 years will see huge changes in how the construction industry operates. The world is rapidly becoming more connected, and arming the industry with data—and data analytics—literally at our fingertips—will open up worlds of opportunity.

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Business Facilities

APRIL 17, 2017

Stephen Moret, President and CEO of the VEDP, discusses the commonwealth’s top priorities for 2017, including becoming one of the South’s fastest employment growth states. Read Snapshots: 60 Seconds with Stephen Moret, Virginia Economic Development Partnership on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Contractor Magazine

APRIL 17, 2017

Proposed standardWK58343, Specification for Cold-Expansion Fittings with PEX CompressionSleeves for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing, is currently being developed by ASTM International’s committee on plastic piping systems. 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!

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Business Facilities

APRIL 17, 2017

ATI Industrial Automation is getting set to break ground on its largest-ever expansion, which will create 275 new jobs at its Apex, NC operations. Read Robotics Manufacturer Expanding In North Carolina on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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ENR Construction

APRIL 17, 2017

Refinery construction is primarily driven by demand for oil products. ENR takes a look at some of the largest-capacity refineries in the world.

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Business Facilities

APRIL 17, 2017

The Salt Lake City-based health technology company will create nearly 600 jobs with help from an Economic Development Tax Increment Finance tax credit rebate. Read Collective Medical Technologies Expanding In Utah on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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BD+C

APRIL 17, 2017

University of Toronto Scarborough Campus’ (UTSC’s) $52.5 million, 126,788-square-foot Environmental Science & Chemistry Building (ESCB) earned LEED ® Gold certification. Rockfon acoustic stone wool ceiling panels and suspension systems supported the project’s sustainability criteria, architectural vision and functional performance requirements, while completing the project within budget and on schedule.

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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!

Construction

Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 17, 2017

The absolute volume method is used to work out the material quantities for forming the necessary quantity of concrete on the basis of specified mix proportions. This method is formulated following the principle that the volume of fully compacted concrete is equivalent to the absolute volume of all the materials of concrete consisting of cement, sand, coarse aggregates and water.

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ENR Construction

APRIL 17, 2017

It is better not to allow choices when the choice can determine life or death.

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ENR Construction

APRIL 17, 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a key component of a two-year roadbuilding effort, valued at more than $1 billion.

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