Construction Business Owner

JUNE 21, 2017

When pencils, paper and calculators were the go-to tools for estimating, spreadsheets represented a major breakthrough to contractors looking for a smarter solution. Now, contractors who rely on spreadsheets find themselves at a disadvantage when they compete against companies equipped with estimating software. Even processes built around advanced, customized spreadsheets are no match for the collaboration capabilities provided by specialized software.

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The Constructor

JUNE 21, 2017

Quarrying is the process of collecting stones from the natural rock surfaces. Site selection and methods used for quarrying for construction works is.

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Job Order Contracting

JUNE 21, 2017

Open Data Job Order Contracting should be a requirement for any JOC Program. Open Data Job Order Contracting. WHAT… Open Data for JOC means… Independent sourcing… to assure objectivity. Locally researched… to assure value. Transparency… ability to see all components – labor, material, and equipment for each JOC line item task.

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BD+C

JUNE 21, 2017

Collegiate AC specializes in creating and operating luxury student accommodations throughout the United Kingdom. Shortly, Collegiate AC will be expanding its reach into Portugal and Spain, as well. The Marquês de Pombal , located in Lisbon, Portugal, will be the first overseas Collegiate AC location when it opens in January 2018.

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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 Equipment

JUNE 21, 2017

Caterpillar reports an 8 percent increase in worldwide retail machine sales for the rolling three-month period ending in May, compared to last year. This is up from the 1-percent gain seen in both March and April.

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Construction Equipment

JUNE 21, 2017

Two workers are listed in serious condition and one workers is in critical condition after a load of building materials delivered to the top of a family home fell through the roof, crashing to the basement. A two-family brick home was being renovated in Astoria, Queens, New York on Tuesday when about 3:40 p.m. the roof collapsed under the weight of a 1,200-pound laminated beam, bags of cement and concrete blocks.

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BD+C

JUNE 21, 2017

“Stores are closing at an epic pace. In fact, the retail industry could suffer far more store closures this year than ever.” — CNN, 4/24/17.

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Construction Equipment

JUNE 21, 2017

At Tuesday's SelectUSA Investment Summit in Washington, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said upgrading the nation's roads, bridges, public works and other infrastructure will require substantial investment from the private sector, including money invested by other countries. “Working with foreign investors is going to be a critical part of any plan we put forward,” Mnuchin said.

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BD+C

JUNE 21, 2017

In order to keep the global temperature from rising above pre-industrial levels by 2°C, all the world’s buildings must reach net zero carbon by 2050 , according to a report by the World Green Building Council.

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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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Contractor Magazine

JUNE 21, 2017

Are we fully sensing the change IoT is bringing to our industry? Maybe the best way to answer that question is to look at how we are changing the way we are sensing.

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BD+C

JUNE 21, 2017

Design services at architecture firms continue to project a healthy disposition on the construction industry as the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) recorded the fourth consecutive month of growth. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending.

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Construction Equipment

JUNE 21, 2017

Researchers at UC Santa Barbara were able to create three-dimensional images of the objects behind a brick wall in a series of experiments using a pair of drones. Working together, the drones circumnavigate a structure (a brick building in the video) with one UAV transmitting a continuous Wi-Fi signal while the other measures the strength of the signal after it passes through the structure.

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BD+C

JUNE 21, 2017

Foster + Partners’ plan for the Ourense FFCC Station in Galicia, Spain is to bring together high-speed rail and bus stations in a major urban intervention. This will open pedestrian links between the districts on either side of the tracks and create a new public plaza for the city.

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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 Equipment

JUNE 21, 2017

Three workers were injured after a load of building materials delivered to the top of a family home in New York City fell through the roof, crashing into the basement. One worker escaped serious injury; the other two were rescued and listed in critical condition.

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BD+C

JUNE 21, 2017

A recently introduced Senate bill would prohibit the use of taxpayer funds to construct sports stadiums for professional teams. Senators Cory Booker, D-N.J., and James Lankford, R-Okla., are sponsoring the bill that would stop teams from using municipal bonds on stadium projects. Municipal bond interest is exempt from federal taxes.

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Construction Equipment

JUNE 21, 2017

Estimates are 38.5 million people are within driving distance to Idaho's best eclipse viewing spots, but Sun-peepers on Idaho's eastern highway system won't have to worry about road construction delays. On the day of the eclipse, August 21, the Idaho transportation department is taking steps to mitigate danger and inconvenience.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

JUNE 21, 2017

Canadian businesses are feeling some relief now that the government has suspended a key (and scary) provision of its anti-spam legislation (CASL), the right to private action. Under the provisions of the law that went into effect originally two years ago, anyone who would send unsolicited commercial email outside of some very narrow exceptions could […].

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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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BD+C

JUNE 21, 2017

Design services at architecture firms continue to project a healthy disposition on the construction industry as the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) recorded the fourth consecutive month of growth. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 21, 2017

In an effort to reduce unneeded drilling capacity in the North Sea, Shell is decommissioning its four platforms in the Brent oil and gas fields.

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Contractor Magazine

JUNE 21, 2017

A standard water heater can’t take a PVC flue because it melts. That’s preferable to it catching fire and then melting. Photo courtesy of Eric Morrow, Area51HVAC.com.

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Business Facilities

JUNE 21, 2017

Kentucky has experienced record-breaking export growth, and exports in 2015 totaled over $27 billion. Kentucky’s top five exports were aerospace parts and products ($8.7 billion), motor vehicles and parts ($5 billion), pharmaceutical and medicines ($1.7 billion), resin, rubber, fibers, and filaments ($1.2 billion), and basic chemicals ($987 million). - Read: Advanced Manufacturing In The Eight-County Bluegrass Region, Kentucky.

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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!

Contractors

Contractor Magazine

JUNE 21, 2017

A persistent leak, a terrible smell, and no plumber able to identify the problem -- until the homeowners called a plumber who wasn't afraid to rip out the expensive cabinetry. Lo and behold, past the extensive mold and water damage, an old stub capped with a push-type cap. Seems the cabinet installer had bent the pipe ever-so-slightly to get clearance.

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Business Facilities

JUNE 21, 2017

A new study from GOBankingRates identifies the cities across America that have seen the largest increase in cost of living expenses from 2016 to 2017. - Read: Five U.S. Cities Where The Cost Of Living Is Rising Fastest.

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Contractor Magazine

JUNE 21, 2017

Time after time here at the nightmares the worst examples seem to have two things in common: PVC piping and (as here) braided stainless steel hose. And why? Because for the seasoned professional they're a flexible piping option, but for the lazy hack they're a crutch. Thanks for the photo goes to user smccoy1087 on the social media site Reddit.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 21, 2017

The Vastu for Living Room provides a series of fundamental rules and if these rules are pursued properly, you along with your family can live problem free life in the Living Room. It is very crucial to keep the face of the living room to the East or the North direction. It is recommended to keep the face of your living room to the North as it will bring more prosperity.

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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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Contractor Magazine

JUNE 21, 2017

So you're a brand-new plumber and this is what you find on your very first call. Turns out the main line was clogged and before they knew about it the homowners did a load of laundry and followed it up with a bubble bath! Photo and explanation from Reddit user KamikazeWarDog.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 21, 2017

Is there really a one in eight chance that a severe solar wind will hit the U.S. in any given decade?

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Contractor Magazine

JUNE 21, 2017

I guess you can never have enough drains. This is what happens when a homeowner gets hold of some PVC pipe and a can of solvent cement. Photo courtesy of Steve Ebels, Area51HVAC.com.

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