Tue.Dec 27, 2016

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Tips to Be the Smartest Bidder

Construction Business Owner

Whether you are a first-time buyer or already familiar with the auction process, purchasing heavy equipment, accessories or tools in an auction requires planning so that your dollar can work as hard as you do. In the same way that a project begins with a schedule and budget, your buying process must begin with information on all aspects of the purchase.

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OSHA extends record-keeping liability to five years

FDR Safety

Employers are now liable for potential problems with their OSHA-required records of work-related injuries and illnesses for five years after the occurrence of any violation, under recently revised regulations, and may need to revise their record-keeping practices. The new regulation, which takes effect Jan. 18, is OSHA’s response to a 2012 U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision in the Volks case, which found that the company was not subject to a record-keeping citation after six months had elaps

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Ticking the customer service marketing challenge boxes: Systems, communication and humanity

Construction Marketing Ideas

Readers here know I cringe when I hear companies saying their unique competitive advantage is that they offer “great customer service” This is not a marketing message — unless the customers truly say it themselves. And it is hard to get right in a systematization set-up; because really great client experience occurs when employees have […].

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Some Small Victories in Buildings Sector

ENR Construction

As those on the leading edge know, progress in the buildings sector does not come easily. But that doesn’t stop innovators from working diligently to increase the sustainability and resilience of buildings and to decrease their carbon footprints, while also trying to find ways to boost construction quality and building-team productivity.

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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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5 last minute 2016 year-end tax planning tips to reduce your tax bill

Contractor Magazine

As you finish preparations for your holiday dinner and put a bow on the gift-wrapping, here are five year-end tax-planning tips to put a little more green in your stocking. read more.

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Weekly Product Gallery: Cheviot, RAE, Milwaukee, American Standard, Empire Level and Watts

Contractor Magazine

This week the product gallery includes a cast iron bathtub, a line of heating coils, a wireless job site speaker, an award-winning faucet, a next generation level and more. read more.

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Construction Input Prices Plummet in November

Construction Superintendent Magazine

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Construction input prices experienced their most rapid monthly decline since February 2016 in November, falling 0.5 percent according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Despite the month-over-month fall, input prices are up by 0.5 percent on a yearly basis for the second consecutive month. Nonresidential input prices fell 0.7 percent for the month but are up 0.4 percent on the year.

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Wheeling, Illinois: Location Spotlight Of The Week

Business Facilities

Located in the heart of Chicago’s prestigious northern suburbs, Wheeling is a diverse and dynamic community of 40,000 people, distinguished by its unique balance of industry, commercial development, and residential neighborhoods. Read Wheeling, Illinois: Location Spotlight Of The Week on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Stefan Brosick joins Weil-McLain as General Manager

Contractor Magazine

Weil-McLain has named Stefan Brosick as vice president and general manager, based at the company’s Burr Ridge, Ill., location. read more.

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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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A Year of Mergers and New Technologies for Equipment in 2016

ENR Construction

With signs of improvement in global equipment sales, including a few bright spots in the U.S., the equipment market saw consolidation and new developments in autonomous equipment in 2016.

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The IAPMO Group names Tom Palkon Executive Director of ASSE International Chapter

Contractor Magazine

The IAPMO Group has named Tom Palkon Executive Director of the ASSE International Chapter of IAPMO, LLC. read more.

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Construction Sector Firms Aim For Solid Results in 2017

ENR Construction

Companies' business and workforce moves last year could help, but not all worked out.

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In New Zealand, Costs Climbing on Auckland’s City Rail Link

ENR Construction

Soilmec Continuous Flight Auger sinking piles in East Coast Bays Foundation

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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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Aussie Contractor Lands Front-end Work on Melbourne Metro Tunnel

ENR Construction

Ground conditions include basalt and siltstone bedrock along with clay and silts deposited by watercourses.

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ENR.com's Most-Read Construction Industry Stories of 2016

ENR Construction

What are the construction industry's major takeaways from a the election surprise and technological innovation?

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In Unpredictable Times, Transportation Needs Remain Constant

ENR Construction

Buoyed by the FAST Act, infrastructure projects move steadily forward in 2016.

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Treasury OKs Construction Union Pension Plan's Benefit-Cut Request

ENR Construction

Decision is Treasury's first benefit-cut approval under 2014 multi-employer pension law.

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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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Elections, Safety, Technology Are Top Issues Among ENR.com Readership

ENR Construction

What are construction’s major takeaways from 2016?

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Treasury OKs Construction Union Pension Plan's Benefit-Cut Request

ENR Construction

Decision is Treasury's first benefit-cut approval under 2014 multi-employer pension law.

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Elections, Safety, Technology Are Top Issues Among ENR.com Readership

ENR Construction

What are construction’s major takeaways from 2016?

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